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exhibit & event
schedule 2027

our monthly exhibits are free, open to thepublic, and feature art by local artists.

Exhibition categories

Open Juried: Open to all artists. Submit your artwork for consideration by a guest juror. Each exhibition has a different juror, so if your work isn’t selected, we encourage you to try again.

Member Exhibition: Open to SCAA members. Not a member? You can join when you drop off your artwork.

Invitation: The SCAA Exhibitions Director curates these exhibitions and invites selected members to show their work in the Main Gallery.

Submission: A new exhibition opportunity in our Small Gallery. Artists are invited to submit exhibition proposals for two exhibitions each year. Proposals are reviewed by an SCAA committee. [Submission details →]

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  • WINTER ALL MEDIA

    January 21 - February 13
    Open Juried
    ​Juror TBA
    Drop Off: Jan 13 - 17

    Open to all artists - Original works in any media. 

  • PAINT, PRINT, DRAW

    February 18 – March 13
    Open Juried
    Juror TBA
    Drop Off: Feb 10 - 14

    ​Open to all artists working in any 2D media excluding photography.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY ANNUAL

    March 18 – April 10
    Open Juried
    Juror TBA
    Drop Off: March 10 - 14

    Open to all artists with photography based media.

  • 54th EARTHWORKS CLAY ANNUAL

    April 22 – May 15
    Open Juried
    Juror TBA
    Drop Off: April 10 - 11 & April 14 - 16

    Open to all artists working in clay.

    Public Jurying: April 17 Starting 10 Am
    Earthworks Workshop: April 18

  • FEATURED MEMBERS | BIG IDEAS

    May 21 – June 13
    By Invitation | Submission

    Main gallery: Featuring the work of invited member artists. Curated by SCAA Exhibitions Director.

    Small gallery: Big Ideas special exhibition. Proposals juried annually by SCAA committee.

  • ANNUAL QUALITY SECONDS POTTERY SALE

    May 27, 9am-2pm

    Slightly Imperfect pottery made by our members and available for a great price. Explore the Kingston Village Fair.

  • 99 1\2 MEMBERS ANNUAL

    June 19 – July 17
    Members Exhibit
    Awards Juror TBA
    Drop Off: June 9 - 13

    Open to all members. One piece per artist.

    Members Event: June 26
    (Rain Date: June 27)

  • ALL MEDIA: HERE & NOW

    July 22 – August 14
    Open Juried
    Juror TBA
    Drop Off: July 14 - 18

    Open to all artists - Original works in any media. 

    What does it mean to be here, now? Artists are invited to explore the present moment in all its complexity. Work may reflect personal experience, current events, everyday observations, changing landscapes, relationships, or simply the feeling of being alive in this time and place.

  • 22nd ANNUAL GREAT ART HEIST

    August 19 – September 11
    By Donation
    Please deliver donations of artwork by August 15

    Art Heist Event: Sept. 11
    (Rain Date: Sept. 12)

    A fundraiser where everyone goes home with an original artwork.

  • FEATURED MEMBERS | BIG IDEAS

    May 21 – June 13
    By Invitation | Submission

    Main gallery: Featuring the work of invited member artists. Curated by SCAA Exhibitions Director.

    Small gallery: Big Ideas special exhibition. Proposals juried annually by SCAA committee.

  • AUTUMN ALL MEDIA

    October 21 – November 13
    Open Juried
    Juror TBA
    Drop Off: Oct. 13-17

    Open to all artists - Original works in any media. 

  • 56th HOLIDAY POTTERY & ART SALE

    November 26 – December 18
    Wednesdays - Sundays
    10am - 6pm

    Registration required for participating artist

    Assorted pottery, ornaments, jewelry, small paintings, prints, drawings and photography, all by SCAA members.

bring home a piece of our creative community
artwork in our exhibits are for sale.

Stop by the gallery, Wednesday - Sunday 1-5pm

meet our exhibits director

Jason Fong oversees SCAA’s exhibitions program, working closely with artists and volunteers to bring each show to life. A ceramic artist working in both sculpture and pottery, Jason earned his BFA in ceramics and printmaking from the University of Michigan and has been dedicated to working in clay ever since. He also maintains a studio at Shady Lea Mill, where he continues to develop his own work. Learn more about Jason in his maker monday Interview.

You’ll find Jason involved in every stage of the exhibition process—from receiving artwork to installing shows—and always ready to connect with artists and visitors alike. For Jason, it’s the people and sense of community that make his role most rewarding.

Email Jason with any exhibit related questions.

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what our members say…

  • "There is a perpetual flow of infectious creativity at the SCAA, stemming from the staff and permeating everyone involved."

    — Brian Dougan

  • "I love SCAA so much, you believed in me before I believed in myself"

    — Rene Syed

  • “After attending the opening the other evening it is clear that this is a great place, run by awesome people.”

    — Suzanne Starr

  • “Thank you so much for the precious opportunity to participate!  Every year it's so much fun! “

    — Pedro Jimenez

  • “I have enjoyed being involved at the SCAA for a long time. There is always someone there to greet me with a friendly smile. I always feel like I belong there, even when I haven't been around in a long while.”

    — Jill Heffernan

  • “When I took my first pottery class it opened up a new world of doing art rather than observing it. It really changed a lot in my life.”

    — Dorrie McCaffrey

  • “SCAA is approachable! I find that is the biggest way to support artists as a gallery is to be approachable while still maintaining high standards.”

    — Michele Hoben

  • “An evening very well spent! I know I walked away tonight having learned several things that I had not been aware of or understood properly. I am sure other folks did too!”

    — Kyzysztof Mathews

  • “Thanks so much for all the staff does to make SCAA such a welcoming and wonderful gallery. You all do such a great job of making it the best art association around, and we're so happy to be a small part of it.”

    — Markham Starr

  • "You know why I love this place? Your staff are smart and warm and supportive … like no other place. Stay wonderful!"

    — Cathy Mansell

  • ​”I love the warmth of the staff and members of SCAA. I have always felt it to be a welcoming place to visit and exhibit.”

    — Marc Jaffe

  • “The whole event was great. I didn’t realize it is such a vibrant and engaging community. And you guys did a wonderful job. Honestly, absolutely amazing.”

    — Iwona Lapczyk

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