The Utica Art Association (UAA) welcomes members and nonmembers to enter
The Utica Palette: An Open Exhibition
hosted at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501.
EXHIBITION DATES: The exhibition will be on public display from June 30 - August 1, 2026.
A public reception will be held July 9 from 4:00-6:00pm.
ELIGIBILITY: Submission of your entry indicates acceptance of the rules of the show. Only original work created by the entrant are eligible. No early or late entries accepted. No refunds. Utica Art Association reserves the right to reject copies, or entries improperly prepared or not in good taste.
ENTRIES DUE: Deliver on Saturday June 27, 2026 between 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Utica Public Library 2nd Floor Art Gallery, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. Early registration may be done online. In-person registration and check-in of early registrants will occur during delivery of entries. Fill out the attached Entry Forms. Form 1 is presented with Entry Fee, attach Form 2 to reverse upper corner of art, Form 3 is your receipt and Pick Up date reminder.
CATEGORIES: Oil & Acrylic; Watercolor; Pastel, Drawing & Mixed Media; Digital Art, Traditional and Non-Traditional Photography; Sculpture; Generated, augmented or enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) models
FEES: Current members of the Utica Art Association may submit up to three (3) pieces for this exhibit. The entry fees are $10 for the first piece, and an additional $5 each for the second and third entries.
Artists that are not members of the Utica Art Association may submit one (1) piece to the exhibit. The fee for non-member entry is $15.
Utica Art Association memberships are $20 for individuals, $30 for couples, $150 for lifetime membership, and $8 for students. For artists wishing to join, the UAA will accept new memberships and renewals along with your entry fee.
FRAMES: All hanging works must be suitably framed or gallery wrapped, and wired for hanging, clip hangers are not acceptable.
SIZE LIMIT: Maximum outside dimensions of art/frame are 36” wide x 48” high. Free standing sculptures are limited to 36”w/ 6 ft high. Pedestal Sculptures limited to approx. 30 lbs.
SALES: All entries considered for sale unless listed “not for sale” (NFS). If NFS provide value. The Utica Public Library does not charge a fee for works sold during the show. The UAA requests artists donate 10% of net proceeds to the Utica Art Association and the Utica Public Library. Artists shall assume the responsibility of the sale, packaging, and shipping of works sold. (All work must remain on display until the end of the show.)
LIABILITY: The Utica Art Association and the Utica Public Library do not assume liability for any work while on the premises or in transit.
REMOVAL OF WORK: No work may be removed before August 3, 2026. THE LIBRARY HAS NO STORAGE SPACE. A late fee of $10 may be charged if you fail to pick up your work or did not arrange to have someone else pick it up for you. Work may be picked up by an agent. Receipts to be left at UPL Main Desk.
AWARDS: A judge will choose five Artistic Merit awards with $50 prizes; and one work for a Best of Show $200 award. Additional sponsored awards are possible.