Arts Center Juried Shows
Arts Center Lake Placid is proud to feature the art of the region in our annual Themed and Open Juried Shows. Information is posted here leading up to the exhibits each Fall and Winter.
Questions? Please contact Anya Villeneuve at [email protected].
The Self-Portrait
In the Annex Gallery April 10 – May 16, 2026
Online Registration: Sunday, March 8 – Saturday, March 14, 2026
Self-portraiture has a long history rooted in antiquity. From the painted masterpieces of the Renaissance to today’s ubiquitous “selfie”, artists have long turned the lens, brush, or pen on themselves. Now it’s your turn! Artists are invited to explore the timeless tradition of self-portraiture in this themed juried exhibition.
Self-portraits can be so much more than just a likeness. They can capture identity, emotion, reflection, and imagination. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own unique way. How do you see yourself? How do you want to be seen? Whether working in realism or abstraction, artists are encouraged to explore light, movement, reflections, fragmented or partial figures, transformation, temporal or environmental elements, tell a story or make a bold statement. Let your work open a window into your world.
Themed Juried Art Show
Submissions will open on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Fall 2026 Open Juried Exhibition
In the Annex Gallery September 25 – November 7, 2026
Online Registration: Sunday, August 30 – Saturday, September 5, 2026
For over 25 years, the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (now Arts Center Lake Placid) has presented a fall juried art exhibition to celebrate the extraordinary talent of artists in our region and beyond. This long-standing tradition brings to life not only the astounding beauty of the Adirondack landscape, but also a broad range of viewpoints in all mediums that explore subjects beyond the familiar wildlife, mountains and lakes. Always free to the public, this annual exhibit features work from 50-100 artists and distributes $5,000 in cash prizes to the authors of the top three works, as selected by each year’s jurors. From paintings and pottery to photography and fiber arts, we are proud to highlight and support local art.
Submissions will open on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Apply for a Solo Show
Interested in applying for an exhibit at the Art Center Lake Placid Fine Arts Gallery?
To be considered for exhibition, please submit as much of the following information as possible:
- Slides or photographs of original art work (or links to websites featuring your work)
- Dimensions of work
- Price/Value of work
- Resume
- Biographical information
- List of previous exhibitions
- Awards/Honors
- Artist Statement
Email your information to [email protected] or mail your information (including a pre-paid return envelope) to:
Gallery Submissions
Arts Center Lake Placid
17 Algonquin Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Arts Center staff meet annually to review submitted artwork. We will inform you of a decision as soon as possible.