Thank you for your interest in participating in our SLC Arts events! We encourage you to visit our website http://slcartscouncil.org/ to learn more about our organization.
If you are submitting art to be featured in one of our exhibits, you are required to submit a jury fee. You may do so by going to https://slcartscouncil.org/jury-fee/.
If you are participating in one of our events that involves the selling of your work directly to customers (for example, in a booth space at a festival), you must have your own NYS Sales Tax ID #. Learn more at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/how_to_register_for_nys_sales_tax.htm.
If you are selling your work through a Gallery Show with SLC Arts, we handle sales and sales tax on purchases.
If you have any additional questions please contact us at 315-265-6860.
Please complete and submit this form within 30 days of the completion of your project, no later than December 31, 2023. Failure to submit this report may render you ineligible for future funding. The final report is intended to verify that you have:
- Used all grant monies exclusively on the project as described in the grant application budget
- Prominently credited SLC Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts Statewide Community Regrants Program on all publicity, advertisements, and acknowledgements related to the project
- Informed SLC Arts of any changes in the project as originally described in the grant application immediately upon making decisions that would affect the project
Questions about content? Contact Grant Coordinator, Alicia Murphy at grants@slcartscouncil.org.
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*Draft copies of your Final Report can be saved for 21 days after your last saved copy.
Made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by SLC Arts.
SLC Arts Call For Artwork: “Faith and House of Worship” Exhibition
SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2023 Town Hall exhibit, "Faith and House of Worship!" We are asking for submissions of any 2D medium relating to themes including but not limited to the relationship with your faith, a physical structure or nature of place of worship, importance of faith in our lives, gratitude, etc. The submission deadline is November 4, 11:59 pm.
This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more accessible exhibit series for our creative community.
Artwork may be created using any 2D medium. Framing, matting, etc is not required as SLC Arts plans to handle installation as a way to make this exhibit more accessible to the community. If artists would like to submit pieces that are framed, etc, please closely follow these size guidelines: Photos should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware. There is no jury fee required for this exhibit.
The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, November 16th at 5pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Artists will be given the opportunity to discuss their work. If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, please contact our Co-Executive Director, Katharine Dinneen, at kat@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts manages all sales, collects sales tax and shipping fees (if applicable), and covers credit card fees. The artist will receive a commission of 70% of the sale price.
Submission criteria:
- Each entrant may submit 1-5 works to be juried. Accepted works must be brought to SLC Arts by Monday, November 13, 2023.
- Artwork submitted may have been created at any time; there is no restriction on date of creation.
- Photographs should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware.
- Artists must include Title of Work, Year of Work, Artists' Name, Medium, and Total Sale Price (that the customer will pay).
- Artists strongly urged to have their work for sale - listed price should include 70% for the artist and 30% commission for SLC Arts.
- Artists who do not wish to sell their work must still provide an estimate of value for insurance purposes.
SLC Arts Call For Artwork: “New Work for a New Year” Exhibition
SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2024 Town Hall exhibit, "New Work for a New Year!" We are asking for submissions of new, never before exhibited work in celebration of the new year and the opportunities for growth that it brings along. The submission deadline is Saturday, January 6th, 11:59 pm. Please submit online through https://slcartscouncil.org/exhibits/
This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more accessible exhibit series for our creative community.
Artwork may be created using any 2D medium. Framing, matting, etc is not required as SLC Arts plans to handle installation as a way to make this exhibit more accessible to the community. If artists would like to submit pieces that are framed, etc, please closely follow these size guidelines: Photos should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware. There is no jury fee required for this exhibit.
The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, January 18th at 5pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Artists will be given the opportunity to discuss their work. If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, please contact Kat Dinneen at kat@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts manages all sales, collects sales tax and shipping fees (if applicable), and covers credit card fees. The artist will receive a commission of 70% of the sale price.
Submission criteria:
- Each entrant may submit 1-5 works to be juried. Accepted works must be brought to SLC Arts by Monday, January 15, 2024.
- Artwork submitted may have been created at any time; there is no restriction on date of creation.
- Photographs should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware.
- Artists must include Title of Work, Year of Work, Artists' Name, Medium, and Total Sale Price (that the customer will pay).
- Artists strongly urged to have their work for sale - listed price should include 70% for the artist and 30% commission for SLC Arts.
- Artists who do not wish to sell their work must still provide an estimate of value for insurance purposes.
SLC Arts Call For Artwork: “Sincerely Yours” Thank You Card Exhibition
SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2024 Town Hall exhibit, "Sincerely Yours!” This exhibition celebrates the power of gratitude and the timeless tradition of showing appreciation with a thank-you card.
We are asking for submissions of handmade cards inspired by the recognition of the profound impact others have in each of our lives. The submission deadline is Saturday, May 11th, 11:59 pm. Please submit online through https://slcartscouncil.org/exhibits/
This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more accessible exhibit series for our creative community.
Artwork may be created using any 2D medium. Framing, matting, etc is not required as SLC Arts plans to handle installation as a way to make this exhibit more accessible to the community. If artists would like to submit pieces that are framed, etc, please closely follow these size guidelines: Photos should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware. There is no jury fee required for this exhibit.
The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, May 23rd at 5pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Artists will be given the opportunity to discuss their work. If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, please contact Kat Dinneen at kat@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts manages all sales, collects sales tax and shipping fees (if applicable), and covers credit card fees. The artist will receive a commission of 70% of the sale price.
Submission criteria:
- Each entrant may submit 1-5 works to be juried. Accepted works must be brought to SLC Arts by Monday, May 20, 2023.
- Artwork submitted may have been created at any time; there is no restriction on date of creation.
- Photographs should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware.
- Artists must include Title of Work, Year of Work, Artists' Name, Medium, and Total Sale Price (that the customer will pay).
- Artists strongly urged to have their work for sale - listed price should include 70% for the artist and 30% commission for SLC Arts.
- Artists who do not wish to sell their work must still provide an estimate of value for insurance purposes.
SLC Arts Call For Artwork: “Summer Waterflow” Exhibition
SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2024 Town Hall exhibit, "Summer Waterflow!" Embrace the dynamic beauty of flowing water for the warmer months. We are asking for submissions of any 2D medium inspired by bodies of water, summer water activities and the refreshing qualities of water. The submission deadline is Saturday, July 20th, 11:59 pm. Please submit online through https://slcartscouncil.org/exhibits/
This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more accessible exhibit series for our creative community.
Artwork may be created using any 2D medium. Framing, matting, etc is not required as SLC Arts plans to handle installation as a way to make this exhibit more accessible to the community. If artists would like to submit pieces that are framed, etc, please closely follow these size guidelines: Photos should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware. There is no jury fee required for this exhibit.
The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, August 1st at 5pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Artists will be given the opportunity to discuss their work. If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, please contact Kat Dinneen at kat@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts manages all sales, collects sales tax and shipping fees (if applicable), and covers credit card fees. The artist will receive a commission of 70% of the sale price.
Submission criteria:
- Each entrant may submit 1-5 works to be juried. Accepted works must be brought to SLC Arts by Monday, July 29, 2023.
- Artwork submitted may have been created at any time; there is no restriction on date of creation.
- Photographs should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware.
- Artists must include Title of Work, Year of Work, Artists' Name, Medium, and Total Sale Price (that the customer will pay).
- Artists strongly urged to have their work for sale - listed price should include 70% for the artist and 30% commission for SLC Arts.
- Artists who do not wish to sell their work must still provide an estimate of value for insurance purposes.
SLC Arts Call For Artwork: “Fall’s Full Display” Exhibition
SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2024 Town Hall exhibit, "Fall’s Full Display!" Celebrate the harvest after Nature’s hard work with pieces inspired by the Autumn season. We are asking for 2D submissions of work inspired by the sights, sounds, and smells of Fall. The submission deadline is Saturday, October 5th, 11:59 pm. Please submit online through https://slcartscouncil.org/exhibits/
This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more accessible exhibit series for our creative community.
Artwork may be created using any 2D medium. Framing, matting, etc is not required as SLC Arts plans to handle installation as a way to make this exhibit more accessible to the community. If artists would like to submit pieces that are framed, etc, please closely follow these size guidelines: Photos should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware. There is no jury fee required for this exhibit.
The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, October 17th at 5pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Artists will be given the opportunity to discuss their work. If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, please contact Kat Dinneen at kat@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts manages all sales, collects sales tax and shipping fees (if applicable), and covers credit card fees. The artist will receive a commission of 70% of the sale price.
Submission criteria:
- Each entrant may submit 1-5 works to be juried. Accepted works must be brought to SLC Arts by Monday, October 14th, 2023.
- Artwork submitted may have been created at any time; there is no restriction on date of creation.
- Photographs should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware.
- Artists must include Title of Work, Year of Work, Artists' Name, Medium, and Total Sale Price (that the customer will pay).
- Artists strongly urged to have their work for sale - listed price should include 70% for the artist and 30% commission for SLC Arts.
- Artists who do not wish to sell their work must still provide an estimate of value for insurance purposes.
SLC Arts Call For Artwork: “Action in the Kitchen (My Favorite Holiday Dish)” Exhibition
SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2024 Town Hall exhibit, "Action in the Kitchen (My Favorite Holiday Dish)!" Embrace the chaos and creativity that comes with holiday cooking! We are asking for submissions of any 2D medium relating to themes including but not limited to holiday cooking; favorite dishes, recipes, traditions in the kitchen. The submission deadline is Saturday, December 7th, 11:59 pm. Please submit online through https://slcartscouncil.org/exhibits/
This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more accessible exhibit series for our creative community.
Artwork may be created using any 2D medium. Framing, matting, etc is not required as SLC Arts plans to handle installation as a way to make this exhibit more accessible to the community. If artists would like to submit pieces that are framed, etc, please closely follow these size guidelines: Photos should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware. There is no jury fee required for this exhibit.
The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, December 19th at 5pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Artists will be given the opportunity to discuss their work. If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, please contact Kat Dinneen at kat@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts manages all sales, collects sales tax and shipping fees (if applicable), and covers credit card fees. The artist will receive a commission of 70% of the sale price.
Submission criteria:
- Each entrant may submit 1-5 works to be juried. Accepted works must be brought to SLC Arts by Monday, December 16, 2023.
- Artwork submitted may have been created at any time; there is no restriction on date of creation.
- Photographs should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware.
- Artists must include Title of Work, Year of Work, Artists' Name, Medium, and Total Sale Price (that the customer will pay).
- Artists strongly urged to have their work for sale - listed price should include 70% for the artist and 30% commission for SLC Arts.
- Artists who do not wish to sell their work must still provide an estimate of value for insurance purposes.
SLC Arts Call For Artwork: “Happy Time” Exhibition
SLC Arts invites artists to submit artwork for their 2024 Town Hall exhibit, "Happy Time!" Everyone’s definition of happiness is different…what makes YOU happy? We are asking for submissions of any 2D medium relating to themes including but not limited to personal happiness, expressions of joy, and gratitude. The submission deadline is March 9th, 11:59 pm. Please submit online through https://slcartscouncil.org/exhibits/
This exhibit is curated by Sharon H.J. Cheng, an artist working with SLC Arts through the Creatives Rebuild New York grant program. Sharon has put together a series of Town Hall exhibits with the intention of offering a more accessible exhibit series for our creative community.
Artwork may be created using any 2D medium. Framing, matting, etc is not required as SLC Arts plans to handle installation as a way to make this exhibit more accessible to the community. If artists would like to submit pieces that are framed, etc, please closely follow these size guidelines: Photos should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware. There is no jury fee required for this exhibit.
The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, March 21st at 5pm at the Potsdam Town Hall. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Artists will be given the opportunity to discuss their work. If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, please contact Kat Dinneen at kat@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts manages all sales, collects sales tax and shipping fees (if applicable), and covers credit card fees. The artist will receive a commission of 70% of the sale price.
Submission criteria:
- Each entrant may submit 1-5 works to be juried. Accepted works must be brought to SLC Arts by Monday, March 18, 2023.
- Artwork submitted may have been created at any time; there is no restriction on date of creation.
- Photographs should be printed to 5 x 7”; Unframed paper and other 2D media should be no larger than 8 x 10”; Frames, canvas, or other non-paper surfaces should be no larger than 20 x 24” and must be fit with hanging hardware.
- Artists must include Title of Work, Year of Work, Artists' Name, Medium, and Total Sale Price (that the customer will pay).
- Artists strongly urged to have their work for sale - listed price should include 70% for the artist and 30% commission for SLC Arts.
- Artists who do not wish to sell their work must still provide an estimate of value for insurance purposes.
Please complete and submit this form within 30 days of the completion of your project, no later than December 31, 2023. Failure to submit this report may render you ineligible for future funding. The final report is intended to verify that you have:
- Used all grant monies exclusively on the project as described in the grant application budget
- Prominently credited SLC Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts Statewide Community Regrants Program on all publicity, advertisements, and acknowledgements related to the project
- Informed SLC Arts of any changes in the project as originally described in the grant application immediately upon making decisions that would affect the project
Questions about content? Contact Grant Coordinator, Alicia Murphy at grants@slcartscouncil.org.
Technical questions about Submittable.com? Please click the "Help" button at the bottom of the page.
*Draft copies of your Final Report can be saved for 21 days after your last saved copy.
Made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by SLC Arts.
Please use this form to submit 2023 event information so that we can support your grant-funded events.
Creative Spirit Volunteer Store Associate
Up to 30 hours available weekly
This unpaid volunteer position is available to anyone interested in serving their community, spending time engaged in the arts, or looking to gain experience in a retail setting. Volunteer hours are on-site but can be flexible enough to be worked around a job or class schedule. Availability for 4-6 hour time blocks is preferred. Internship credit may be available to eligible students upon advance request.
Description: The Creative Spirit Volunteer Store Associate will assist the SLC Arts staff with tasks revolving around the store and programs. Our volunteers are an essential component of running daily operations and allow staff to continue applying focus on our organizational growth and development. Projects and duties may include:
- Store: enter new inventory into Shopify Point of Sale (POS) system, accurately barcode artwork, greet customers and handle sales, maintain general store cleanliness, and answering the phone
- Display: arrange store and window displays, switch displays monthly to have a fresh store appearance, and prepare space for new inventory arrivals
- Programs: assist in preparation and clean up for community programs
- Marketing: distribute marketing materials and fliers around town, update chalk sign
Successful applicants will be comfortable using an iPad, handling cash and card transactions, communicating clearly in person and on the phone, and demonstrate a professional and welcoming attitude. Retail experience is not required, and ample training will be available. SLC Arts strives to provide an accessible volunteer environment; please reach out to us if you have specific accessibility requirements.
SLC Arts is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide Local Art for Everyone by connecting community members and arts organizers with local, contemporary artists and fostering community partnerships to serve underserved populations. SLC Arts is located in Potsdam, NY, and primarily serves St. Lawrence County in New York State, offering exhibits, classes, performances, art sales, and organizing community festivals and cultural events. In St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties, SLC Arts distributes state grant funding for community arts programming and offers consultation to organizations. Please visitwww.slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts Call for Artists - 2023 Solo Exhibition Opportunity
Ogdensburg International Airport
About
SLC Arts is accepting submissions for their second series of solo exhibition shows held at the Ogdensburg International Airport in 2024. Each show will feature an individual artist and will provide the opportunity to exhibit their work in the North Country. The deadline for submission is Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Through a juried process, artists will be selected for up to one of the six available solo exhibitions throughout 2024. Accepted artists will have their work on display for two months in a seated waiting area inside the airport. Artists may submit for multiple show dates, but selection is limited to one show per artist.
There is a jury fee of $30. All sales will be handled by the artist with no commission to SLC Arts. Artists will be asked to provide their own installation materials and labels, and will be responsible for installing and taking down their artwork within the dates provided by SLC Arts.
Solo Show Dates
- 1st Solo- Monday, January 8, 2024- Friday, March 8, 2024
- 2nd Solo- Monday, March 18, 2024 - Friday, May 3, 2024
- 3rd Solo- Monday, May 13, 2024 - Friday, July 5, 2024
- 4th Solo- Monday, July 15, 2024 - Friday, September 6, 2024
- 5th Solo- Monday, September 16, 2024 - Friday, November 8, 2024
- 6th Solo- Monday, November 18, 2024 - Friday, January 10, 2025
Measurements of the Gallery Area
- Distance from floor to ceiling: 10’
- Length of railing for hanging artwork from: 15.5’
- Distance from railing to floor: 91”
- Distance from railing to top of benching: 6’2”
Eligibility
- Artists must be a resident of St. Lawrence County
- Artists have sole discretion in choosing final work to exhibit
- Work of any medium or theme can be exhibited
- Artwork must be original work created by the artist
- Artists must not have had a solo exhibition through SLC Arts within the last 12 months
- Artists must provide installation hardware, wire, fishing line, specialty mounts, or any materials required to hang artwork from the gallery railing
- Artists must provide all work suitably presented and ready to install
- Artists are responsible for installing work during the timeframe provided by SLC Arts in coordination with the Airport. SLC Arts may offer assistance with installation if notified and coordinated in advance
- Artists are responsible for handling any sales of artwork in their solo show
- Artists will have sole use of the gallery space for the assigned solo show
Submissions will remain open until each show has been filled. If you have any questions, please email arts@slcartscouncil.org.
SLC Arts plans to expand their educational programs in 2023, offering more class workshops, developing longer-session classes, and creating new opportunities for our community to engage and strengthen their creative skills. As a part of their new, accessible pricing model for classes, the organization has set a standard Guest Instructor rate at $30 per instructional hour, and SLC Arts will purchase all required materials.
We want to hear what ideas our community has for teaching a class, workshop, or hosting a demonstration. Proposals may include a class you have taught before, or a new class idea. If you have more than one class proposal, please fill out an additional submission form per proposal or contact lacy@slcartscouncil.org.
Please note, submitting a class proposal does not automatically guarantee that class will be selected to schedule. If your proposal is accepted, our Arts Center Manager will reach out to coordinate plans and scheduling. Please be prepared to submit a completed W9 form and sign a SLC Arts Guest Instructor Letter of Agreement upon request.
For the purpose of creating small workshop groups, please fill out this form. Everyone is welcome, and no one will be turned away. We will create groups will similar goals and interests. Please submit up to two pages of work samples in your genre.
This unpaid internship is intended to result in academic credits earned towards a degree through a partnership with the applicant's college or university. Applicants should speak with their academic advisor about the process for registering for an internship through their college or university. Internship hours are onsite but can be flexible enough to be worked in around a job or class schedule. Some nights and weekends may be required. Students may work anywhere between 8 and 32 hours per week for this internship.
Description: The intern will assist the Executive Director with program and event planning and implementation for the current and upcoming seasons. The primary objective of the internship is to complement the student's academic studies with professional work experience, and SLC Arts is committed to our interns' intellectual and cultural development.
Successful applicants will be comfortable using computers for a wide range of tasks and writing for a public audience, communicate clearly in person and through email, and demonstrate consistently professional conduct in on-line interactions including utilizing social media etiquette. Basic spreadsheet experience required.
To apply: Submit the following application materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 professional references
- (recommended) Please choose one of the following application projects to submit with your application:
- Create a planning document for holding a social party at your (or your parent’s) house. You choose the format.
- Create a directory of all of the college professors you’ve had thus far to help potential incoming students get to know professors. You choose the format.
SLC Arts is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide Local Art for Everyone by connecting community members and arts organizers with local, contemporary artists and fostering community partnerships to serve underserved populations. SLC Arts in located in Potsdam, NY and primarily serves St. Lawrence County in New York State, offering exhibits, classes, publications, rentable workspace, and organizing community festivals and cultural events. In Jefferson and Lewis Counties, SLC Arts distributes state grant funding for community arts programming and offers consulting support to organizations. Please visit www.slcartscouncil.org.
*To apply, you must create an account; it's easy and it's free.
- Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence Counties | NY
- $300 - $5,000 grants to artists or organizations for K-12 In-School Projects, as well as After-School or Community-Based Learning.
- Free informational workshops September - November, 2022. For projects taking place January - December, 2023.
- Application Deadline: Thursday, December 15, 2022, 4:00pm. We recommend that you submit early, in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- BEFORE Submitting: Please read the complete GUIDELINES for this grant.
- Questions about the grant? Please contact Grant Coordinator, Alicia Murphy, at grants@slcartscouncil.org.
- Technical questions about Submittable.com? Please click the "Help" button at the bottom of the page. *You must create a user account to submit an entry; it's easy and free. Draft copies of your application can be saved for 21 days after your last saved copy.
- “Made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.”
- Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence Counties | NY
- $1,000 - $2,500 grants to individual artists for creation of new work that engages a segment of the community through a public program, such as a public exhibition or performance, and/or the inclusion of community involvement in the project’s development and creative process.
- Free informational workshops September - November, 2022. For projects taking place January - December, 2023.
- Application deadline: Thursday, December 15, 2022, 4:00pm. We recommend that you submit early, in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- BEFORE Submitting: Please read the complete GUIDELINES for this grant.
- Questions about the grant? Contact Grant Coordinator, Alicia Murphy, at grants@slcartscouncil.org.
- Technical questions about Submittable.com? Please click the "Help" button at the bottom of the page. *You must create a user account to submit an entry; it's easy and free. Draft copies of your application can be saved for 21 days after your last saved copy.
- “Made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.”
SLC Arts accepts nominations (including self-nominations) for art jurors who are willing to volunteer for a one-time task.
If selected, art jurors will be asked to evaluate and rate images of two- and three-dimensional artwork by regional artists submitted for consideration to SLC Arts.
Potential jurors should:
- be arts professionals or have a broad understanding of the arts in general (for example, a knowledge of 2D & 3D visual art forms; a working artist with experience participating in shows; experience with community based visual art and cultural diversity);
- have the ability to evaluate other people's work and make comparisons;
- be able to articulate their opinions and be open to the ideas of others; and
- have experience in group decision making.
To nominate someone, please complete this form.
*You must create a user account to submit an entry; it's easy and free.
Panel nominees should:
- be reliable,
- have a commitment to the arts,
- be able to articulate their opinions and be open to the ideas of others,
- be comfortable with group decision making,
- have a knowledge of Northern New York communities, and
- expertise in an artistic discipline, arts administration, community arts programming, community development, or financial expertise.
SLC Arts strives to appoint panels which are diverse in terms of ethnicity, gender, age, culture, geographic representation*, and artistic focus. Because of the need to form well-balanced panels, we may not be able to consider all the qualified people who are nominated. However, it is very helpful to have a pool of candidates for future years. Thank you for your assistance in this process!
*At this time we are especially seeking potential panelists from Jefferson or Lewis counties.
To nominate someone, please complete this form. You may self-nominate.
*You must create a user account to submit an entry; it's easy and free.
Please complete and submit this form within 30 days of the completion of your project, no later than December 15, 2022. Failure to submit this report may render you ineligible for future funding.
The final report is intended to verify that you have:
- Used all grant monies exclusively on the project as described in the grant application budget
- Prominently credited SLC Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program on all publicity, advertisements, and acknowledgements related to the project
- Informed SLC Arts of any changes in the project as originally described in the grant application immediately upon making decisions that would affect the project
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Made possible with funds from the State Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by SLC Arts.
Please complete and submit this form within 30 days of the completion of your project, no later than December 15, 2022. Failure to submit this report may render you ineligible for future funding.
The final report is intended to verify that you have:
- Used all grant monies exclusively on the project as described in the grant application budget
- Prominently credited SLC Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program on all publicity, advertisements, and acknowledgements related to the project
- Informed SLC Arts of any changes in the project as originally described in the grant application immediately upon making decisions that would affect the project
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Made possible with funds from the State Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by SLC Arts.
Please complete and submit this form within 30 days of the completion of your project, no later than December 31, 2023. Failure to submit this report may render you ineligible for future funding. The final report is intended to verify that you have:
- Used all grant monies exclusively on the project as described in the grant application budget
- Prominently credited SLC Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts Statewide Community Regrants Program on all publicity, advertisements, and acknowledgements related to the project
- Informed SLC Arts of any changes in the project as originally described in the grant application immediately upon making decisions that would affect the project
Questions about content? Contact Grant Coordinator, Alicia Murphy at grants@slcartscouncil.org.
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*Draft copies of your Final Report can be saved for 21 days after your last saved copy.
Made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by SLC Arts.
Each year the St. Lawrence County Arts Council recognizes someone in the North Country for their dedicated service to the Arts in our region.
These individuals don't have to be artists themselves, but their passion, devotion, and work may have made the North Country a better place for artists to live, work, and create.
To nominate someone for this award, please complete this form. Nominations will be considered by SLC Arts' Board of Directors.
*You must create a user account to submit an entry; it's easy and free.
Arts Center Manager Job Description
The Arts Center Manager is a self-motivated, independent full-time manager leading our operations within the Creative Spirit Community Arts Center. The manager will handle sales and inventory, artist communications and recruitment, community programs, and other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate must have an organized and collaborative planning approach, have a welcoming attitude, communicate in a professional manner sometimes under pressure, be willing to learn and adapt, and be able to manage a variety of tasks to reach specific outcomes.
What you will do:
- Work directly with Co-Executive Directors to manage earned income programs in the Arts Center including store sales, space rental, equipment rental, and classes/workshops.
- Collaborate with Finance Manager on monthly sales and consignment reports.
- Assist in the development and execution of educational programs including but not limited to, weekly community class workshops, multi-week educational programs, and Teen Summer camp
- Organize and photograph store inventory on Point of Sale to be available for in-person and online sales.
- Communicate with artists selling work in the store to replace and shift inventory in order to increase sales.
- Recruit new artists to become Creative Partners, sell in the store, run programs, teach classes, etc.
- Collaborate on informative and interesting marketing campaigns to promote the center operations, including, but not limited to press releases, press kits, newsletters, print newsletter, blog, regular weekly email newsletter, social media, and website.
- Maintain a routine cleaning schedule of the arts center, which includes semi-frequent reorganizing of store layout to ensure a fresh and inviting appearance.
- Build relationships with companies and nonprofit partners.
- Work with other staff and community partners to generate new ideas and strategies.
- Supervise interns and volunteer support to grow center operations.
- Keep abreast of best practices of retail and gallery spaces and bring ideas and solutions for implementing to Co-ED’s and BOD to enhance value for SLC Arts
- Identify barriers that hold back the center's potential, and find solutions for eliminating the barriers
- Other duties as assigned.
SLC Arts’ mission is to enrich the vibrancy of the North Country community by cultivating art appreciation and inspiring creative expression. SLC Arts is a small non-profit organization based in Potsdam, NY serving St. Lawrence County that provides multi-disciplinary arts opportunities to local communities and supporting local artists. We are developing the Creative Spirit Community Arts Center, planning the annual North Country Arts Festival, and building our grant funding and professional development support services for artists and arts organizations.
The position is full-time, 35 hours per week at $20/hour. In your first year, you will receive performance evaluations at 3-month and 6-month intervals, and then annually, at minimum. Annual benefits, as well as other policies about the position, are laid out in the SLC Arts Employee Handbook. The Arts Center Manager and all other employees of SLC Arts must adhere to the policies of the SLC Arts Employee Handbook. This position reports directly to the Co-Executive Directors.
Work schedule for this position includes store coverage from 12 pm - 7 pm Tuesday through Friday and 10 am - 5 pm on Saturdays with some additional evening and weekend events. Other weekly work hours can be flexibly scheduled based on the needs of the candidate.