HERKIMER, NY, October 16, 2026 — The Cogar Gallery at Herkimer County
Community College will present Makers of the Mohawk Valley from Oct. 29 through
Dec. 11, celebrating the art and finely crafted objects produced throughout the region.
The exhibit will showcase the diverse creativity of makers associated with the Mohawk
Valley. Artists and craftspeople ages 18 or older who live or work in the region are
invited to submit up to two pieces created within the past three years. There is no entry
fee.
Artwork must be hand-delivered to the gallery on Oct. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. or Oct. 24
from 10 to 11 a.m. Entry forms will be available at drop-off and must be completed.
Accepted media include two- and three-dimensional fine art, pottery, photography,
video, textile arts, glass and woodworking. All submissions must be ready for display.
Two-dimensional work must be ready to hang, and three-dimensional pieces must
measure no more than 72 inches in any direction. Video art must be accompanied by its
own interface. AI-generated images will not be accepted.
The gallery reserves the right to refuse artwork because of physical or content concerns.
It will retain 20% of all sales.
Artwork pickup is scheduled for Dec. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m., or by appointment.
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About Herkimer County Community College: Located in central New York State, just off the NYS
Thruway exit 30, Herkimer County Community College is one of 30 community colleges in the State
University of New York (SUNY) system. Herkimer offers a quality and affordable educational
experience and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and
graduation rates. Herkimer County Community College offers a variety of associate degree and
certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law, education,
healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully-online
degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,500 students hails from throughout the nation
and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing for more than 600 students, a nationally-
ranked athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs and events, Herkimer County
Community College students enjoy the complete college experience. Herkimer County Community
College is a fundamental contributor to the economic development of Herkimer County and the South-
Central Adirondack region. More information is available at
