Painters Being Sought for Genesee Valley Art Project

Genesee Valley Conservancy is seeking 100 painters for this year’s Genesee Valley 100: Community Painting Project.

Painters will be given a 12×12 canvas upon which to create a piece inspired by the Genesee Valley landscape.  The project aims, through art, to celebrate the diversity and importance of the Genesee Valley landscape that the Conservancy works to protect.

The subject and style of the painting is up to each individual artist.  Paintings are due October 14 in preparation for the in-person and online show.  Signups will be accepted until all slots are filled.

In person signup and pickup of canvases is taking place in Perry at the Silver Lake Brewing Project, 14 Borden Ave on Sunday February 6 from 1-3pm.  After that, artists can visit the Conservancy website for details on signing up and receiving their canvas.

All paintings will be pulled together at the end of the year for a show at the Silver Lake Brewing Project in Perry where the paintings will create a mosaic that represents the diversity and beauty of the Genesee Valley.  The works will also be online for viewing and purchase.

There is a $10 fee to participate, but school classes are encouraged to reach out to Ben at the Conservancy to waive this fee as part of a class project.

The Genesee Valley 100 is proudly underwritten by Steed Energy. 

Genesee Valley Conservancy is a nationally accredited non-profit conservation organization working to protect the habitat, open space, and farmland in the Genesee River watershed.  Over 26,429 acres of natural habitat, productive farm, and forest land have been conserved by Genesee Valley Conservancy’s work with private landowners.  The organization also owns nature preserves open to the public year-round for recreation and education.  For more information visit www.geneseevalleyconservancy.org