Annual High School Juried Show at The Hyde Museum

The upcoming Annual High School Juried Show 2023 will showcase the artistic talents of young artists from Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Hamilton, and Essex counties. The art will be comprised of a variety of styles and mediums including drawing, painting, digital illustration, photography, mixed media, jewelry, sculptures, and ceramics, and local art professionals will make up the jury and review all submissions. This exhibition will be on display from May 6th to June 4th, and is sponsored by Sarah Parker Ward, Chris Ward, SUNY Adirondack, and Salem Art Works.

The Juried Art Show is a competitive event designed for artists who would like to see how their work stands up against others’. Participation in juried art shows can also improve their resume, and satisfy their desire to win approval for their work… There is a strong competitive aspect to juried art shows, because not all artists are chosen. Juried art show allow the artist to think critically and tactfully about their art, and provide an opportunity of reflection for the artist as they compare their own work to that of their peers. Artists who are not chosen for a juried show can still learn from the experience – it allows the artist to look critically at their work, and discover how it could be improved.

A juried show is based on the jury’s opinion, and a piece may not be selected due to need for balance in the show. There are some categories that are more competitive than others – more traditional mediums will have more submissions than other categories. Juries often provide written feedback about their impressions of the entries, and what they look for in an entry… This information, although often broad, can help the artist evolve and improve upon their entry.

The Hyde Collection’s Annual Juried Art Show will display 100 pieces narrowed down from 500 submissions. Along with the Juried Art Show, visitors to the Hyde will have the opportunity to see other exhibits as well – The Hyde will be featuring “Celebrating 60 Years: The Collector Charlotte Pruyne Hyde”, a showcase of works acquired by museum founder Charlotte Pruyne Hyde, and The Hyde will also have recent acquisitions on display.

For more information, please visit hydecollection.org