Open Call for Artists: Upcycled Art Exhibition

November 15th is National Recycling Day, and we are celebrating the pursuit of repurposing everyday items into art by sustainable means and processes. Showcase your art at the library! 

Theme: Upcycled Art Exhibition 

Deadline: October 31st, 3pm - We encourge artists to drop off ASAP in advance of this date.

Exhibition Opening: November 1st, 6:30pm-7:30pm 

Artists of all ages are welcome to submit works to be displayed in our second-floor display case.  Artwork will be shown for the month of November.  Our goal is to showcase the wonderful creative talent that our community has by providing a space to present their artwork.   

This is not a vendor fair, and no currency will be exchanged, however you are welcome to include your artist handle/business card along with your work. 

If you are interested in showing your work and for more info on the guidelines, please e-mail athompson@bklynlibrary.org 

Guidelines: 

• All materials must be made of recycled, upcycled or found materials  
• No balloons or glitter 
• No nudity or profanity 
• Limit submissions to 1-2 per person 
• Size of artwork must fit within dimension of display case shelves. 

Display Case Info: 

Shelves are 58" long, with top two shelves at 14 3/4 deep and bottom shelf 16 3/4 deep. 

All shelves have 15" height.  Unfortunately, not adjustable. There is a support bar in the middle of each shelf.