We are excited to announce that we’re celebrating America 250 in a county-wide traveling exhibition starting June 20th and culminating on August 30th. Each exhibition will include a one day exhibition as well as talks presented by the artist and a local historian. We welcome submissions in traditional revolutionary mediums.There are reduced submission fees, $6 for everyone.
Revolution in Ink is a county-wide humanities and arts initiative exploring how traditional art materials—posters, pamphlets, broadsides, and newspapers (and more)—shaped civic dialogue during America’s founding era. Presented by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, the project brings together scholars, artists, and community experts to examine the power of print as a catalyst for revolutionary thought and public participation.
A series of four outdoor pop-up exhibitions will take place in Ogdensburg, Gouverneur, Waddington, and Massena, each highlighting a distinct historical theme, such as freedom of the press, women in revolutionary print culture, political cartoons and propaganda, and the spread of revolutionary ideas through local presses. Each event will include interpretive displays, scholar talks, and hands-on workshops where participants can experiment with art forms like printmaking techniques, cartoon creation, and modern day zine-making.
The program will culminate in ZineFest in Potsdam, a county-wide celebration featuring a community panel, artist tables, and opportunities for visitors to share their own printed creations and civic reflections.
June 20th: Ogdensburg, NY – venue TBD
June 21st: Massena, NY – venue TBD
July 18th: Gouverneur, NY – venue TBD
July 19th: Waddington, NY – venue TBD
August 30th: Potsdam, NY – Ives Park Farmers Market Pavilion
Link to submit: https://forms.gle/P7YD16a1o8S1AR1v6
Guidelines:
- SLC Arts will hang and transport art to the various locations.
- Artists will use a traditional revolutionary medium, such as (but not limited to): print making, broadsides, pamphlets, posters, lyrics, poems, textiles (if you feel another art form fits this theme PLEASE do submit and provide why!)
- Artists are strongly urged to have their work for sale – listed price should include 60% for the artist and 40% commission for SLC Arts, unless the artist is a Creative Partner then the commission prices move to 70% for the artist and 30% for SLC Arts. NYS Sales Tax ID required for all artists selling work.
- Artist must provide their own transportation to drop off at SLC Arts.
Timeline:
Submission Deadlines: June 1, 2026 at 11:59pm
Notice of Acceptance: June 5, 2026 at 5:00pm
Drop off Timeframe: June 6 – 13, 2026 during Creative Spirit Hours