4 Elements Studio Solo Exhibition Application 2025 

4 Elements Studio offers three solo exhibitions annually to New York State artists of any medium at no charge. Applications for 2025 will be accepted through March 31, 2024 at Midnight EST. 
4 Elements Studio encourages artists of any media, 2-D and/or 3-D, to apply. Collaborative teams are also eligible to apply.
The solo exhibition space is approximately 1,100 square feet and located within the 4 Elements Studio facilities in Utica, New York. 

Artists selected for exhibition receive:

• A solo exhibition for a 6-week period in February-March, April-May, or September-October 2025.
• Artist exhibition stipend of $200
• Exhibition installation support
• Staff support for your exhibition during business hours
• Opening reception and promotional support
• Artwork for sale | 4 Elements Studio collects 35% commission of the selling price to cover administrative costs
• Opportunity to participate in an artist talk or artist talk/demonstration at 4 Elements Studio, with additional artist honorarium. Grant/funding dependent

Applications are reviewed by the 4 Elements Artist Committee. Applications will be reviewed in April 2024 and notifications will be sent out in May 2024 via email. The committee will choose artists to be shown in our 4 Elements Studio or Satellite locations. 

Once the artwork has been selected by our committee, artists must include all artwork in the exhibit without change. 

​Questions? Email us at [email protected]. 

Application Instructions:
NOTE: Materials are submitted via a Google Form at 4elementsstudio.org.
Applicants must have a gmail.com email address to upload images and PDFs. 

1. Contact Information

    New York State Artists Only

1. Artist Bio

Please provide 1-2 paragraphs about yourself written in third person.  Include significant facts/accomplishments including education, awards, residencies, along any relevant background information, your journey with the arts, etc.

1. Artist Statement

Please provide 1-3 paragraphs about your work and artistic practice.  Provide insight into the themes and concepts behind your artwork/what it represents, your material choices and techniques, etc. The "what," the "how" and the "why" of your art practice.

1. Resume/CV

    Please format a single PDF document to upload. 

1. Medium

Check each media you are considering showing in your solo exhibition from the provided list. NOTE: All 2-D work should be framed and have components for hanging.

1. 10 Image Samples 

Please upload 10 images of artwork that is representative of what you would include in your solo exhibition. Each image file must be labeled as below and it must correspond with your image script.

• Name each file: 01_LastName_FirstName
• Accepted file formats include: .jpg .png. .gif .mov .avi
• Images should not exceed 5MB. Links to full video works may be included in the image script with stills included in the samples. 

 

1. Image Script

Please upload a PDF document that includes the following details for each image that is submitted:

1. Corresponding image number | 01_LastName_FirstName.jpg
2. Title of artwork
3. Medium
4. Year
5. Dimensions 
6. Pricing Information | Please indicate if not for sale
7. Short Description | Optional

 

1. Artist Talk/Artist Demonstration

Please indicate if you are interested in participating in an artist talk or artist demonstration as part of your solo exhibition in the provided check box. These are optional. Stipends may be available dependent on grant funding.

About 4 Elements Studio
4 Elements Studio Is A 501(C)3 Community Arts Center dedicated to engaging and educating the community through a range of artistic experiences and programming. We strive to provide opportunities and resources to artists and the community including individuals with a wide spectrum of disabilities by offering workshops, gallery space, exhibitions, work space and equipment to the public. 

4 Elements Studio, Inc. 
1607 Genesee Street 
Utica, New York
(315) 765-6923
www.4elementsstudio.org

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

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