The exhibition opens November 5th, and can be viewed Monday – Friday 10-6 pm, Thursday 10-8 pm, and Saturday 10-4 pm until November 23rd
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 10th from 5 to 7 PM
About John Krifka
John Krifka has been painting for over 40 years. He had lived and painted in NYC for 25 years, before moving permanently to the Pioneer Valley in the early 2000s. His work is either graphically colorful or intimately serene, large or small, depending upon neighboring observation or studio confines. Most subjects have centered around still life, cityscapes, or landscapes.
PLEASE NOTE: walk-ins are welcome for the gallery.
This year we’re doing it again: we providing a 6×6″, 5×7″ and 8×10″ birch panel to create your masterpiece on! This is the BIGGEST Small Works has ever gone! 6×6 and 5×7″ entries are $32 a piece and 8×10″ entries are $45. The entry fee includes one panel, a frame, and glass. A variety of custom frames will be available for you to choose from when you drop off your entry (All panels and frames are first-come, first-serve).
Submission requirements:
Limit 3 entries per person.
Frame and/or glass not required (but please stay within 6×6, 5×7 or 8×10 panel size).
Work must be for sale. There is a $375 price cap for all small works. Gallery commission is 30% of sale price.
3D/assemblage work is allowed – it must be attached to the panel and able to hang on the wall (and stay within the three panel sizes).
Plastic and clip frames will not be accepted.
Wet pieces are not accepted – please make sure painted pieces are dry.
A limited quantity of shadowbox frames will be available (first come, first serve) but there will be a $5 fee for fitting.
Please make sure work on paper is cropped to 6×6″, 5×7″ or 8×10″ – we are happy to crop for you for a $5 fee. No exceptions!
Panels & submission forms are available at the shop.
The show will be hung salon-style and is cash-and-carry which means that as art sells, it leaves the gallery and new work is hung in its place. While this allows us to accept many pieces, the show is still curated based on uniqueness and presentation. Due to limited wall space, even if work is accepted it may not make it into the first hanging of the show.
Panels Available: October 1st – until they run out! Submissions Accepted & Frames Available: October 10 – November 23 Finalists Notified: by November 30 Unsold works pick-up dates: January 17th- 28th
Exhibit Dates: December 1, 2022- January 12, 2023 Holiday Pie Party: Thursday, December 1st, 5-8pm
Can’t get to the shop during business hours?Enter online! Just pick Small Entry or Large Entry
Dates & Deadlines
Panels Available: October 1st – until we run out.
6×6″, 5×7″ and 8×10″ panels available
Submissions Drop Off
& Frames Available: October 10st – November 23rd
Jamie Malcolm Brown is an aerial and landscape photographer based in New England. He is passionate about teaching others about drones, creative editing, and all things related to photography. This series is a unique look at the trees in our area.
From the Artist:
The Pioneer Valley and surrounding hill towns showcase some of New England’s most beautiful trees and forests. This collection of images by photographer JamieMalcolm-Brown highlights some of the trees we visit and appreciate as we explore the valley. Jamie explores the valley throughout the year, searching for different perspectives, weather events, and timely moments to create unique images of the trees we value and love.
Come to the Talk: Exploring the trees of the Pioneer Valley and the future of photography
September 17th 4:30 to 6:00 PM
Come listen to Jamie Malcolm Brown talk about his experience capturing these images, as well as the current changes in landscape photography. Find out how Jamie can capture incredibly dynamic images.
PLEASE NOTE: walk-ins are welcome for the gallery.
