Location: 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 

Show Dates: July 5, 2025 through July 27, 2025

Awards:(1) $100 Juror’s Best in Show, (2) $50 Juror’s Honorable Mention Award

Opening Reception: Saturday July 5,  2025, 5:00 to 7:00pm

Submission Deadline: May 23, 2025 11:00pm EST

Entries received after this date will not be accepted.

Artwork should be submitted digitally via entrythingy.com with all required and pertinent information included.

Acceptance Notification: Friday June 6 via email 

 

Specifications:

Artists 18 years and older living in the United States are invited to submit up to three works of original fine art for juror consideration. 

All  2-dimensional artwork will be considered.

Work must be for sale.

Work must be original artwork (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor) 

Work must be submitted by the artist.

Work must not have been previously exhibited at Gallery 40.

Work must be professionally presented: wired and ready to hang. Hangers such as velcro or sawtooth hangers may disqualify work from being included. The gallery reserves the right to reject works that are not ready to hang or differ from the digital representation submitted. 

 

For this exhibit, we invite each artist to submit one or two words (or a short phrase) in response to a question about their portrait. The goal is to spark curiosity, add layers of meaning, and engage viewers by sharing a glimpse of the artist’s perspective or creative process. Responses should be concise, imaginative, and reflective of your portrait’s essence—whether straightforward, mysterious, or playful (to be uploaded in the ‘Description of Work’ section of Entrythingy).

Questions:

1. What inspired this portrait?

2. What is the most striking feature of your subject?

3. What story does this portrait tell?

4. What’s the hidden secret in this portrait?

5. What does the subject smell like?

6. What’s one thing we can’t see but should know?

7. What would the subject say to you right now?

8. If this portrait had a flavor, what would it be?

9. What color is this subject’s soul?

Size: The maximum (framed) width is 36 inches, maximum height is 48 inches.

Work must be 2-dimensional wall art - We are not accepting 3-d work for this show.

All works must be clearly labeled with the artist name somewhere on the piece. Orientation of artwork should be indicated if not obvious.

 

Exhibition Terms: Work must remain in Gallery 40 for the duration of the exhibit. All works in the exhibit must be for sale. Gallery 40 will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Retail sale price is determined by the artist.

 

Submission  Fee: A  non refundable $35.00 entry fee for up to 3 entries total will be collected at time of submission by entrythingy.com. Multiple entries from the same artist must be submitted at the same time to take advantage of the Entrythingy fee.

If a submitted entry needs to be changed please contact Gallery 40 at gallery40pok@gmail.com for instructions.

 

Juror of Selection: William Noonan

William Noonan originally from Monroe, New York was born in 1962. After a career in graphics and publishing at The Village Voice in New York City, William returned full-time to his first love: fine art, and to the Hudson Valley, where he now resides in Newburgh, New York. He has a BFA from the State University of New York at Purchase and has since studied at the New York Academy of Art, the Woodstock School of Art, The International School of Art-Umbria Italy, and the Art Students League of New York.

An inclination for the figure, a deep love of Italian art and the investigation of his own Italian heritage, through travel and study, inform his work. While drawing on European traditions, his work is part of the continuum of American Realism.

He teaches at the Wallkill River School of Art and out of his home studio.  Primarily working in oils he also includes pastels, acrylics, watercolor, drawing and printmaking techniques in his repertoire. His work has been exhibited locally, on Cape Cod, and through various Internet venues. He is in numerous private collections, home and abroad, and has several pieces in the corporate collection of Nielsen and Bainbridge.

 

Presentation: All artwork will be hung in the gallery’s physical space, will be posted on an online web gallery, and on social media.

Gallery 40 has the right to use images of any art in this exhibit to promote the exhibition, on the website exhibit gallery page. When possible, artist credit lines will be given, but Gallery 40 is not responsible for omissions.

 

Promotion: A digital promotional graphic will be supplied by the gallery for all participants to use for promotional purposes. Gallery 40 will promote the exhibition via online and print media through press releases and online event scheduling. The show will also be promoted through the gallery’s social media and email accounts.

 

Notification: June 6, 2025  via email 

 

Delivery of Artwork by hand: Gallery 40, Poughkeepsie, NY,  Tuesday July 1st 10:30-noon, or by appointment.

 

Delivery of Artwork by shipping: Received no later than June 27 - Art shipped must be in a sturdy reusable container, and include a UPS or FedEx pre-paid return shipping label. The shipping address will be provided at the time of acceptance.

  

Pick-Up of Artwork: Pick-up of unsold work is on Tuesday July 29, 2025 10am-noon or by appointment. Unless prior arrangements have been made, artwork left 14 days after the pick-up date will be charged a $5.00 per day storage fee. Any item left longer than 90 days after the last pick-up date will be forfeited by the owner and considered property of Gallery 40 to dispose of as it sees best.

  

Liability: 

Gallery 40  is housed in the atrium  of what was originally a boutique style hotel built in 1915. The upstairs has been beautifully renovated into luxury apartments, the atrium has been transformed into an art gallery and has been exhibiting work each month since the renovation in 2018. The building also includes a wine bar, a cafe and a microbrewery. The doors to the gallery are open from daily 9am - 4pm. There is not a daily ‘sitter’ at the gallery during the weekdays. The gallery is under 24 hours surveillance.

Gallery 40 will not be responsible individually or collectively for damage or loss, regardless of the cause, to any artwork submitted under this agreement for exhibition and/or sale at Gallery 40. Artist releases Gallery 40 from all liability with respect to loss or damage to the artist’s works of art. It is suggested that artists carry their own insurance. Artists give permission for their work to be photographed for promotional purposes and do not hold the gallery responsible for any unauthorized photography.

Submission Deadline: Saturday June 7, 2025 6pm EST

Drop off: June 13, 2025 - 3-5pm 

Shipping: By June 13, 2025 to Gallery 40 c/o Paola Bari, 5 Barnard Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Exhibition Dates: June 20, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Venue: Mercat Art Space, 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Art Space managed by Gallery 40

 

Prizes: 

-- Best in Show: A 6-week solo show in the Mercat Art Space in the year 2026 - time to be discussed with the gallery

-- 2 Honorable mentions:  A 6-week 2 person show in the Mercat Art Space in the year 2026 - time to be discussed with the gallery

 

Submission Guidelines:
1. Format: Artworks must be created on a standard postcard size (4 x 6 inches) An example is available HERE

The medium is open, and artists are encouraged to explore a variety of styles, including but not limited to painting, drawing, collage, digital art, photography, mixed media, and textile art, written word, poetry. The artwork submission will be on one side of the postcard and on the other side will be set up like the mailing side of the postcard with address, sender and dream information. Be creative.

2. Theme: Submissions should reflect the theme of the exhibition —Dreams: Postcards from the Soul. Consider using dream symbolism, surreal imagery, abstract representations, dream fragments or any visual or artistic language that conveys the essence of a dream or a message from the soul.

3. Number of Submissions: Artists may submit up to three pieces. Each piece should be an original work created specifically for this exhibition. Depending on the quality of the work and the number of submissions, the submissions that align most closely with the theme will be placed on the exhibition wall and others may be placed in a Dream Box for viewing.

4. Submission Process: - Fill out the submission form. Send a postcard in an envelope or as a postcard to the gallery address specified above. If you would like the postcard returned after the exhibition, if not sold, please include a self addressed stamped envelope for return. There is a $10.00 submission fee per postcard to be paid (instructions at the end of the application form). All the artwork must be for sale. There is a 20% gallery commission fee.

5. Deadline for Submissions: All submissions must be received by June 13, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

6. Exhibition Details: Selected artworks will be displayed in the gallery as part of a larger installation, where viewers will experience a tapestry of dream-inspired postcards. Artworks will be mounted on walls and displayed in creative arrangements that encourage contemplation and dialogue. Some artworks may be viewed individually from the Dream Box.

7. Shipping and Handling: All artwork that follows the submission guidelines will be accepted. Artist is responsible for dropping off or shipping to gallery and return postage. Shipping address is: Gallery 40 c/o Paola Bari, 5 Barnard Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

8. Sales and Promotion: All works may be made available for sale at the artist’s discretion. The exhibition will be promoted across various platforms, including gallery networks, social media, and press releases.

 

9. Artist will be paid at the end of the exhibition via check, Paypal or Venmo.

 

What We Are Looking For: We are seeking works that are: - Imaginative and evocative, capturing the essence of dreams or subconscious messages. Thought-provoking and reflective, encouraging viewers to ponder their own inner worlds. - Visually compelling, with strong use of composition, color, texture, and symbolism. Works must be in 4x6 postcard format.

Promotion: Featured in the exhibition catalog, press releases, social media campaigns, and more.

Join us in this creative exploration of the subconscious. Share your dream postcards with the world!

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

 

Exhibit curators and jurors of selection:

Tara O'Grady is an intuitive educator, author, and singer-songwriter who explores dreamscapes to enhance her imaginative thinking and creativity. She has produced and recorded five albums of jazz, blues and folk music, and published two books - Migrating toward Happiness: The Soundtrack to My Spiritual Awakening, and The Gods of Clown Alley. As a Bliss Ambassador she guides food, music, and writing tours to Ireland
and Europe. O'Grady lives in Beacon, NY and is currently writing a novel featuring dreams.

www.taraogradymusic.com

www.butterflycoach.org

Amy Lloyd, Chicago/Tuscany is a classically trained visual artist and painter that uses her dreams as inspiration and cues to create work that expresses the visions and meaning within the dream space. She believes that the imagery within the dream potentially reveals glimpses of the soul and universality. In this exhibition, Dreams; Postcards from the Soul, she will exhibit 3 oil paintings; one large scale(48” x 48”) and 2 smaller scale, that take you on that journey into the subconscious, collecting the keepsakes, fragments(postcards) from the dream.
www.amylloydart.com
@idreamipaint

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For any questions, please contact the gallery at info@gallery40pok.com

Each exhibition will run in 2 month intervals, and will be comprised of 2-3 artists during one exhibition at a time. Each artist will be able to use approximately 16' of wall space for relatively priced 2D artworks.

Once the gallery receives the application, the artist(s) will be contacted to determine the availability and the booking of the space.

 

Artist Fee/Payments: A one time Artist Fee of $25 will be due before the time of Installation. Once accepted, an online invoice will be sent to be paid before installation. It is at the discretion of the Gallery Director to approve or deny any artwork/collection for any reason. Artists with an unpaid Artist Fee will be removed for the exhibition's roster.

Accepted Payment Forms: Cash/Check/Paypal/All Major Credit Cards 

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Cancellations: In the event of a cancellation, Gallery 40 will need to be notified at least ONE WEEK before scheduled installation for exhibition for a full refund of their fee payment.  

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Sales/Commission Rates: Gallery 40 will handle sales for all artwork and other items being displayed during exhibitions, and will collect and pay sales tax and cover all credit card fees. 

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Exhibition Commission Rate: 30% to Gallery/70% to Artists. At the end of each exhibition, all artists will receive their 70% commission rate in the form of a check.

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Gallery Hours: The exhibition will be open during Mercat Cafe' and 1915 Wine Cellar regular business hours. 

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Gallery 40 will not organize an opening reception for the Mercat Art Space exhibition, but artists are welcome to have a private reception, group of people, a coffee talk etc etc. Please contact Gallery 40 if you would like to use the gallery space to avoid calendar conflict or you can reach out to Mercat by 1915 Cafe' directly. 

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Liability: Gallery 40 will not be responsible for damaged or lost artwork, regardless of the cause to artwork submitted under this agreement. 

Exhibition Installation/De-installation: Work must be professionally presented and ready to hang  (No sawtooth hangers, and no unframed paper and fabric works will be accepted). Scheduling dates for installation and de-installations will be discussed between the Artists and the Gallery curator via Email.

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Gallery 40 will showcase the artwork in an online website gallery.