Central New York Artist Initiative

Call for Entries for 2025 Exhibitions

The Central New York Artist Initiative builds upon the Everson Museum of Art’s ongoing support of the region’s vibrant arts community. Launched in January 2022, the Everson CNY Artist Initiative is a competitive program that highlights the multi-faceted talents of regional artists. Each year, Everson curators select artists to display their work in solo exhibitions at the Museum. Selections are based on the innovative quality of the work, how the work aligns with the Museum mission, and its relevance to the community.

CNY Artist Initiative exhibitions run for six to eight weeks and are displayed in the Everson’s Members’ Council Gallery. The gallery is 18 by 32.75 feet; proposed work must fit within this space.

Artists selected this year will show their work in exhibitions in 2025.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Artists must live and work within a 75-mile radius of Syracuse, NY.

APPILCATION REQUIREMENTS
Artist statement
Resume or CV
20 images of artwork; include the title, date, medium, and dimensions

TIMELINE
Submission portal opens: August 18, 2024
Submission portal closes: September 30, 2024
Notification of decisions emailed to applicants: October 2024
Public announcement of selected artists: November 2024

TO APPLY
Apply here. You will need to create a free profile to apply. All entries must be submitted through the callforentry.org platform. Entries not submitted through the platform will not be considered.

QUESTIONS
Please direct all questions about the CNY Artist Initiative to [email protected] with “Everson CNY Artist Initiative” in the subject line. For questions about how to use the callforentry.org platform, please contact their customer support.

2024 Exhibitions

David Edward Johnson: No Roses in December

No Roses in December features a series of works in which Skaneateles-based artist David Edward Johnson explores his father’s diagnosis of and descent into dementia.

Rachel Ivy Clarke: Material Interactions

Material Interactions showcases Rachel Ivy Clarke’s innovative approach to librarianship, where she uses textile arts to transform data into tangible, visual experiences, blending her expertise in information studies, design, and creative expression.

Manuel Matias: Alphabet City Chronicles

Alphabet City Chronicles is a captivating exhibition by Manuel Matias, featuring intricate miniature tableaus that reflect his childhood in New York City’s Lower East Side, blending memory, humor, activism, and social commentary.

Cali M. Banks: I’ve Learned to Hold Myself Softly

I’ve Learned to Hold Myself Softly features a body of work by Cali M. Banks that draws on her experience of moving back to Syracuse after a significant time away.