Art & Garden Party: Semiquincentennial Exhibition

Sat, Jul 4 2026, 11am - 2pm
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Art & Garden Party is from June 20, 2026-July 4, 2026

We're happy to announce the sixth annual Tinker Homestead Art and Garden Party! It's time to start submitting your work! We would like to accept as many entries as possible, so please remember to submit before the deadline! We will be curating the displays throughout the Tinker Homestead Farm Museum and grounds. We will be inviting all artists to provide information for sales. 

In recognition of the 250th Anniversary of our country, the 2026 Art Show Theme is Freedom

The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States, ratified by Congress on December 15, 1791 provide the basis for the freedoms that we have come to take for granted. The first amendment lists the freedoms with which we are most familiar:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the prompt as freely as they wish. What does the word “freedom” make them feel? What does “freedom” mean? Do they have a piece that inspires “freedom”?


PLEASE NOTE: This year as part of the exhibition, we are excited to offer two juried cash prizes. These awards will be given to artists whose works demonstrate exceptional creativity, technical skill, and originality, as determined by: The Friends of Tinker Board & Members, and a second "crowd favorite" prize as voted on by visitors.

Here are some things to consider:

Eligibility

Submissions must follow these three principals:

  1. is the artist’s original work
  2. shows imagination and originality.
  3. is of professional quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Categories of Work

  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Fiber
  • Glass
  • Digital art
  • Jewelry
  • Leather
  • Metal
  • Mixed media
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Wearable art
  • Wood

 

Submission Process

  1. Email to naturecenter [at] henriettany.gov (naturecenter[at]henriettany[dot]gov) three (3) photos that demonstrate clearly the style and quality of your work
  2. LABEL your photos LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME 1..2..3...
  3. Include a description detailing how your work interprets the prompt "What does the word “freedom” make them feel?"
  4. Add a short description of your work, materials and technique. If selected, this will be displayed along with your piece.
  • Submissions are due by MAY 30. Anything later can not be guaranteed to be reviewed.
  • There are no admission fees for this show, it is exhibition only!
  • If you are submitting work in multiple categories, submit separate images and descriptions for each. You may exhibit work only in categories that have been reviewed and accepted.

 

 

 

 
Not Allowed
  • work made from commercial kits, patterns, stencils or molds
  • buy and sell items
  • personal care items
  • edible items
  • candles
  • plants
  • flowers (fresh, dried, silk)
  • beaded jewelry made solely by restringing commercially produced or purchased beads.
Selection Process

Submissions will be selected on a rolling basis by a committee, during the months of April and May. All applicants will be informed of the decision by June 6 at the latest.
Display

The Tinker Homestead will be providing space and tables, gallery mounts, easels etc... for pieces chosen to be placed within the House, Barns, and Museum. If the artist has special requirements for display, then special arrangements may be made.

 

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