GEN-ART 2024 Open Juried Exhibition

Exhibition Open: November 2 – December 8, 2024
An All-Ages National Open Juried Show Exploring Creativity Across the Generations

Finalists have been selected. Congratulations to those whose art will be showcased across our two galleries:
EEA Main Gallery & 11 West Gallery [Riverhead, NY]

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Awards Ceremony: Saturday, December 7 6PM 

Juror: Kenneth Jackson

GEN-ART: An Exploration of Creativity Across Generations

Never before in history have so many generations actively existed at once- Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. Generational differences emerge as each has distinct skillsets, life experiences, perspectives, opinions, interests, beliefs, communication styles, and values. Juror Kenneth Jackson, a multi-generational art teacher, brings artists from all generations together to reflect on the differences and distinctions of their creative expression.

GEN-ART is a national all-ages open juried exhibition inviting artists to submit work as a personal representation of their generation. This open call welcomed all mediums and styles, including sculpture, installation, digital, and literary work.  

Artists were able to enter up to three [3] submissions of work. Works must be the artist’s original design and concept, fit within the theme, and not previously shown at East End Arts.  

Prizes:

  • Best in Show = $800 cash prize
  • 1st Place = $400 cash prize
  • 2nd Place = $200 cash prize
  • Honorable Mention recognitions
  • Prizes and Honorable Mentions are selected by the Juror and awarded by East End Arts.

About the Juror:

Kenneth Jackson is an award winning artist and multi-generational art teacher. Noticing the generational differences of his students inspired this exhibition. 

Kenneth’s tryst with art started with graphic creations and comics, but his fascination for painting techniques soon took over, prompting an all-encompassing exploration of this expressive medium. With each stroke of his brush, Kenneth infuses his artwork with inspiration drawn from a palette of words and colors. 

Kenneth’s influence extends beyond teaching – his multi-panel portrait of Obama inspired the East End Arts MLK Portrait Project, a collaborative project with local high schools, promoting talent and echoing a strong message in support of the Civil Rights Movement.

Furthering his commitment to art education, Kenneth took part in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Educators Institute, refining his skills in art analysis and interpretation. This experience enriched his teaching methodologies, enabling him to seamlessly incorporate masterpieces into his classes and fostering a deeper appreciation for art among his students.  

In Kenneth Jackson, East End Arts is privileged to have an artist and teacher par excellence. His unwavering dedication to the growth of his students underscores his invaluable contribution to our artistic community.

Finalists

Bill Albertini • Diana Aliberti • Norman Aragones • Antoinette Autorino • Annemarie Baldauf • Efrat Baler-Moses • Kelly Bandalos • Beth Bei • Keira Bree • Roger Chudzik • Alonzo Crawford • Jody Cukier • Madeline Daversa • Kat Dwyer • Mitchell Eismont • Tracey Elizabeth • Janet Fink Julie Flores • Matt Gallien • Jacques Garant • Stephanie Giovinco • Jessamyn Go • Anika Griffing • Rainer Gross • Susan Guihan Guasp • Consi H Bennett • Glen Hansen • Christopher Hanson • Dave Hanson • Sean Hottois • Holly Hunt • Edgar Jerins • Morgan Johnson • Kris Jonz • Christie Jones • Tobi Jones • Zach Karp • Stella Keating • Eileen Kelly • Patricia Kelly • Ellen Kingston • Andrea Kostyal • Jacques LeBlanc • Danielle Livoti • Veronique Louis • Kathy Maher • Ellen Maidman-Tanner • Eve McDavid • Ruby Ann McDavid • Demarcus McGaughey • Scott McIntire • Kerri McKay • Mike McLaughlin • Cheryl Molnar • Sabrina Montella • Barbara Morcerf • Nancy Muller • Catharine Norris • Linda Pasca • Maureen Pouder • Melissa Pressler • Caitlyn Reardon • Julianna Reiher • Kirsty Reyes • Alan Richards • Paul Rodriguez • Mimi Saltzman • Christopher Servedio • Jenna Servedio • John Sheridan • James Slezak • Lisa Stanko• Christina Stow • Adam Straus • Eli Stoneman • Elizabeth Sweeney • Ted Thirlby • Leah Tomaino • Benjamin Truong • Andi Vinciquerra • Charles Wildbank John Wittenberg

Literary Finalists:

Antoinette Autorino • Stella Keating • Eve McDavid • Eli Stoneman

A sampling of entries for the Gen-Art Juries Exhibition 2024