The Village of New Paltz Historic Preservation Commission’s 12th annual Community Art Show will be on view from May 5 until June 30, 2026 at Elting Memorial Library's Steinberg Room. Similarly to previous years, we will be accepting pieces depicting local and area historic landmarks, architectural details and landscapes, but would like to put special emphasis on impressions of life within a historic context and preservation’s role in promoting equality and justice in order to highlight New Paltz’s layered history – from its origins as the home of the indigenous Munsee Lenape People, through the Revolutionary era, to the present day. This year the exhibit will be a part of an event series called “Revolutionary New Paltz” – more will be revealed about that at the reception!
We encourage participants to peruse Elting Library’s Historical Collection, Historic Huguenot Street, and other local resources for inspiration.
Some longtime participants might have already completed their artworks since our first publication about the annual show in February, but if this is the first time you hear about it, there are still a few more weeks left to start a piece or take photographs! The Commission invites artists of all ages to submit their artworks between April 24 and April 30 during the library’s regular operating hours.
Winners will be announced at 2 PM during a festive reception
on Saturday, May 30, from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Dates: Exhibit open during library hours. Reception, Saturday, May 30 from 1 PM to 3 PM, learn more here: https://www.revolutionary-newpaltz.org/calendar/event-reception-twelfth-annual-art-show
Admission: Free. There is no charge for submissions and no charge for the public to see the exhibit.
Accessibility: The library is handicap accessible, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Parking: The library parking lot is located on the corner of North Front Street and Church Street. Library visitors are welcome to park for free in our lot for as long as they are at the library.
