Arts & Entertainment
Calling All Artists
Painters? Photographers? Here's your chance to apply for exhibit space or enter a contest.
The Library is currently accepting submissions from local artists. Fine artists are encouraged apply for space at the Palmer Museum during the 2011-2012 exhibition season and photographers can vie for a spot in a special Museum exhibit to be held from November 15 through December 28, 2010.
Fine arts applicants are asked to submit a current resume; ten slides, prints or computer files representative of the work; and a stamped self-addressed envelope large enough to accommodate the submission. All applications are due no later than September 13, 2010.
Due to increased use of the space for programming, no sculpture will be exhibited in the future unless the pieces can be hung on the wall or displayed on wall-mounted shelves. Limited pedestal space is also available.
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The Library is also co-sponsoring a photography contest with Mack Camera: Springfield at Work & Play, which is open to amateur photographers of all ages. Each contestant may enter two 8x10 or 11x14 photographs, framed in basic black. Additionally photos must be submitted on a CD as a tiff file. Contestants may obtain one (1) free print from Mack Camera, an entry form and coupon can be found on the Springfield Library site.
All entries are due by October 15, 2010.
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Mail or drop off applications to either contest to the Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, N.J. 07081. Please send the fine arts application c/o Susan Permahos, The Donald B. Palmer Museum. Photography entries should be labeled "Photography Contest Entry".
The Palmer Collection was started in 1939 when the Library Board of Trustees appropriated $25.00 to Springfield resident Donald Palmer to purchase pictures of Springfield. The collection grew to include historical mementoes, antique guns, toys, tools, glass & china, etc. Portions of the permanent Palmer Collection are on display throughout the year. Since 1992, the Museum has provided space for the exhibit of art and historical works and for the presentation of cultural programs. During these years, the Museum has exhibited the works of many fine local and regional artists. Exhibits featured have included photography, sculpture, paintings,ceramics, glass work, handmade paper and prints. The 36x50 foot Palmer Museum was opened at its current site in 1975.
