Herkimer, NYPublished •Verified 2026-10-21
Herkimer College Wants Local Art for 'Makers of the Mohawk Valley': Drop-Off Oct. 23–24
Why it matters here
It's a free, no-jury-fee chance for Mohawk Valley artists and craftspeople to show — and sell — work in a college gallery through the holiday shopping season.
Herkimer College's Cogar Gallery, 100 Reservoir Road in Herkimer, is taking walk-in entries for its "Makers of the Mohawk Valley" show, with drop-off Friday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. or Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m., the Daily Sentinel reports. Entry is free.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Who can enter | Artists and makers 18+ who live or work in the Mohawk Valley |
| How many | Up to two pieces, made in the last three years |
| Media | Painting and 2-D art, pottery, photography, video, textiles, glass, woodworking |
| Rules | 2-D work ready to hang; 3-D work 72 inches max; video brings its own player; no AI-generated images |
| Show runs | Oct. 29 – Dec. 11 |
| Sales | Gallery keeps 20% |
| Pickup | Saturday, Dec. 12, 10–11 a.m., or by appointment |
Entry forms are filled out at drop-off; there's no online application. Herkimer is about 20 minutes east of Utica on Route 5 or the Thruway.
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