Annual Exhibitions

The Art Center hosts two annual juried exhibitions: Made in NY and Quilts=Art=Quilts.

CLOSED CALLS

Made in NY

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

Made in NY is an annual exhibit that features work by New York artists. The exhibit is an opportunity for artists residing in New York State to showcase their work in a competitive, juried exhibition. Prizes will be awarded, including $1,000 for Best of Show. The exhibit is open to all media, such as photography, sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber, installation, and video.

2026 Jurors: Jeremy Randall and Anita Welych

Quilts=Art=Quilts

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED 



Quilts=Art=Quilts is an annual juried quilt exhibition that has been held since the Art Center’s opening in 1981. Each year the exhibit attracts competitive entries from some of the world’s leading quilt makers and fiber artists. This year's exhibition will be Oct. 25, 2025 - Jan. 4th, 2026. Deadline to apply is August 5th, 2025.

2025 Jurors: Petra Fallaux and Paula Kovarik

Member Show

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED 

All Art Center member artists are invited to participate in the Member Show, which will run from Aug. 30 through Oct. 11, 2025. the show is open to painting, drawing, photography, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, and more. There is no entry fee for this exhibit and all submissions are accepted into the exhibition.



Members must submit an application online by July 18. Artwork dropoff will be Aug. 11-16, and pickup will be Oct. 14-17.

Joint Exhibition at Schweinfurth & Cayuga Museum

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

Cayuga Museum & Schweinfurth Joint Exhibition Call for exhibition proposals

The Cayuga Museum and the Schweinfurth Art Center is seeking seek proposals from emerging artists for exhibitions that will be held in both the Cayuga Museum and Gallery Julius at the Schweinfurth. It is a unique opportunity for artists to present an exhibition in both a contemporary gallery space and an historic space at the same time.



The exhibit will be on display at both the Cayuga Museum and the Schweinfurth Art Center, which are located next to each other. Special consideration will be given to artists whose proposal reflects on the juxtaposition of exhibiting in both locations simultaneously.

The selection committee consists of Julia Banfi, Kevin Carr, Kirsten Gosch, and Miranda Traudt. Selections will be made in February.

Exhibition Proposals

In addition to the Schweinfurth’s curated and juried exhibitions, proposal concepts are accepted for review on a rolling basis, and decisions are made twice each year in June and December. Please keep in mind that the galleries are typically scheduled two to three years in advance. Proposals received in 2026 will be reviewed for possible inclusion in 2028 or later.

To be considered, please email the following information to cunderhill@schweinfurthartcenter.org:

• A one-page proposal summarizing the theme or concept of the proposed exhibition. Please include the proposed artist(s) with website and social media links for each.
• A one-page summary bio/CV, including relevant exhibitions and collections, if available.
• If a solo show is proposed, please include your artist statement.
• Attach 4 – 7 images (jpg or png format) representative of the work being proposed.

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the Schweinfurth! We’ll be in touch with proposal decisions following the June and December review sessions. 

"Earthen," by Karen Schulz First Prize, "Quilts=Art=Quilts 2024"

"Emma and Clarke2 composition 1," by Fuzzy Mall Best in Show "Quilts=Art=Quilts 2024"