Robert Burns is the Director of the Mattatuck Museum; a position he has held since 2012. He recently led a successful multi-year, $9 million capital project to reimagine the museum. The completed project, which included the addition of a new tower and roof terrace, new classrooms, gallery and collections storage, was completed in February 2021. Burns is on the Leadership Council of W3R (The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association Inc.) and is an at-large member of the Executive Committee of the Western Connecticut Tourism District. He currently serves as vice president of Main Street Waterbury and a member of the board of the Waterbury Development Corporation. He serves in an advisory role on the Post University Masters in Public Administration program, the Shippensburg University (PA) Interdisciplinary Arts program, the Naugatuck Valley Community College Regional Advisory Council, and the Waterbury Community Investment Program. He has been a juror for many exhibitions at museums and organizations across Connecticut. Bob has been identified as one of the “50 Most Influential People in Litchfield County” by Litchfield Magazine and he received Main Street Waterbury’s Community Partnership Award in 2018. A native of West Virginia, he earned his MFA from the University of South Carolina and BFA from West Virginia University. He currently resides on a former dairy farm in Goshen, CT with his husband, writer Gary Schiro.
To be eligible, artists must be from the northeast, including New York and New Jersey. Artists may submit up to three artworks. The active members fee for the first submission is $20 and $10 for each additional submission. For all other artists, the fee is $30 for the first submission and $10 for each additional submission. Entering through OnlineJuriedShows.com begins on February 12, 2023 and ends on March 18, 2023. Artists will be notified by April 3, 2023.
All media and styles are acceptable, including photography and digital art, except video and ai generated work. No wet work will be accepted. All art must be original; no class work, reproductions or giclees. Work must have been produced in the last three years and not previously exhibited with the New Haven Paint & Clay Club. Work produced with watercolors, pastels, graphics, photography and mixed media on paper supports must be framed and under glass. All wall art must be securely wired for hanging. No clip or saw tooth brackets. All sculpture must be under 75 pounds and, if appropriate, accompanied by a stand. No work greater than 48 inches in width including frames will be accepted. All work must remain for the entire exhibition, through 3 pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Drop off will take place on Thursday, May 4th from 5-7 pm and Saturday, May 6th from 9 am to 12 noon. Pick up dates are Saturday, May 27th from 3-5 pm and Wednesday, May 31st from 1-3 pm.
The New Haven Paint & Clay Club receives a 20% commission on all works that are sold.
We hope all artists can enter this prestigious exhibition that showcases the creative energy and talents of regional artists.
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