A winning submission from last year's "On My Own Time" exhibition: "Orchid Wail" (mixed media) by Jaime Banks, professor in the School of Information Studies
Faculty, Staff Artists: Show Your Work in ‘On My Own Time’ Exhibition
The University is once again taking part in “,” the long-running celebration of visual arts organized by CNY Arts that spotlights the creative talents of avocational artists across the region. This year marks the program’s 53rd anniversary.
Active, full-time or part-time faculty and staff who paint, sculpt, photograph, weave, weld or create using a number of other media are invited to submit original work for the campus exhibition, “On My Own Time — Celebrating the Artistic Talents of Íø±¬ÃÅ Faculty and Staff.” The show will be on display at Bird Library from May 28-June 11 during regular library hours.
Artists must by May 15 and be able to submit finished pieces on or before May 28. Colleagues are encouraged to visit the exhibition and vote for their favorite piece in the People’s Choice Award.
A selection panel that includes a CNY Arts representative will also choose standout works to advance to the “On My Own Time Grand Finale,” a five-week exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art running Oct. 3-Nov. 8.
A reception for artists, University colleagues, family and friends will be held Oct. 8. Finale tickets will go on sale in September.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer to assist with the exhibition at Bird Library, email OMOT@syr.edu.
