HERKIMER, NY, August 17, 2026 — The Cogar Gallery at Herkimer County Community
College will present the Herkimer County Community College Alumni Art Exhibition
from Aug. 28 through Oct. 16, showcasing the creative work and artistic
accomplishments of college alumni.
The exhibition is open to all Herkimer County Community College alumni and is
intended to provide graduates from across the years with an opportunity to reconnect
with the College, share their work with the community and exhibit alongside fellow
alumni.
Artists may submit up to two original works in traditional or contemporary media.
Accepted media include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, graphic
design, printmaking, woodworking, fiber arts and textiles, mixed media, fine crafts and
other finely crafted original objects.
Each piece may not exceed 6 feet in any dimension, including the frame or base. All
submissions must be the original work of the artist. AI-generated images will not be
accepted.
Entries may be delivered to the Cogar Gallery from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, or
from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 28.
Submitted works may be picked up from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, or by
appointment after Oct. 17. All pieces must be delivered to and picked up from the Cogar
Gallery.
Works may be offered for sale during the exhibition. The Cogar Gallery will retain 20%
of all sales.
The Alumni Art Exhibition is designed to recognize the artistic achievements of
Herkimer County Community alumni, highlight a broad range of creative expression,
strengthen connections among alumni, students, faculty and the community, and
underscore the role of the arts at the College.
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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 http://www.herkimer.edu.
