SunnysideArtists is a non-profit group of over 200 visual artists and 800 arts supporters formed to promote local artists, local history and hold events for community betterment in Sunnyside and Woodside. is a non-profit group of over 200 visual artists and 800 arts supporters who seek excellence in local fine art and to promote confidence in artists and supporters to self-determine what is valuab
le – and help all to regain our innate but often forgotten exhilaration about art, local history, culture, and community betterment – through the creation of public art exhibitions and good will events. SunnysideArtists is local, grassroots, all volunteer, and has held 76 events in Sunnyside, Woodside, and Long Island City, Queens, NYC, since its founding year, 2007, excepting this past year, often attracting over 1000 visitors in a day. Events include the Annual Queen of Angels Fine Art Show (Church kindly sponsors as a community outreach and does not censor), the Annual Craft Fair, juried competitions, street fairs, one-person shows, Art Parties, fundraisers, the "Firewater and Fine Art Walk" on Skillman Avenue, and organizing community events such as the “Du Premier Coup” speed drawing competition for kids. A free art pin is given out every year at the Fine Art Fair to qualify bearer to local restaurant discounts. UPCOMING SHOWS
• Sunnyside Artists Queen of Angels Fine Art Show November 14, 2021
• Sunnyside Artists Crafts & Fine Art Show, December 5, 2021
• Sunnyside Artist Street Art Mural Competition, prospectus available August, 2021
• In planning: transit-related art event, in collaboration with Access Queens/7 Train Blues
ARTISTS
Entrants must be 16 or older and live or work in Queens. Some artists are emerging, and some are well known. Approximately 40% of entrants are selected as finalists. We originated the blind juried finalist process by jury or participating artists. All who enter shows become members. GRANTS • MONEY
We are self-sustaining from generous sponsors, fundraisers, and have accepted one grant in 14 years for the BLVD Film Festival, courtesy of a private foundation, unconnected to government or officials. We co-sponsored four film festivals with Thalia Spanish Theater, to launch festival founders Amanda Barker/Matthew Carlson’s BLVD, who now operate solely. A donation is made every year, approximately $500, to local food pantries and a donation to the Skillman and 43rd Avenue Winter Light Festival. This year during Covid quarantine, with the Sunnyside Chamber, we helped collect over $16,400 for four food pantries. Work sold at events has ranged from $1 to $2000, and 100% of funds are retained by artists. Underwriting the Luke Adams Fine Art Prizes, this year, $1000, $500, and $300, come from donors and artist entry fees (the lowest in Queens), raffles, and was set up for the Roel Vanderkooi Estate by Antony Kulzer.
Email: [email protected]
We use email sparingly and only in regard to SunnysideArtists shows. Mailing address: Sunnyside Artists, Inc. 45-12 46th St. #166, Luke Adams Way, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Tel: 718-909-4806
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