Family Day Art Show
Follow In Their Footsteps
Attention artists of all ages! Historic Geneva is excited to announce a unique opportunity for artists to showcase your creative talents at Rose Hill Mansion.
Rose Hill Mansion by Agnes Swan Hutchins, 1912
Born into wealth in the 1800s, Agnes Swan Hutchins (1864-1951) and her daughter Margaret Hutchins (1897-1961) had the leisure time to pursue their own interests. Freed from the demands of domestic labor and economic necessity, Agnes and Margaret were able to develop their own artistic talents. Inspired by the Finger Lakes region and their travels, they expressed themselves through paintings and sketches. Whether alone or with groups of fellow artists, Agnes worked in watercolors while Margaret preferred oil. Without Asking Permission: The Art of Agnes Swan Hutchins and Margaret Hutchins will be on display in the East Tenant Cottage at Rose Hill from May 1 to October 31, 2025
To celebrate Agnes and Margaret, Historic Geneva invites artists of all ages to go outside and create their own works of art for an art show at (Saturday, August 9). Artists can submit up to two original works of art.
Who can participate? This is open to artists of all ages regardless of experience level or background. We welcome submissions from inspiring artists as well as established professionals.
What is eligible:
- Original paintings (oil, acrylic, or watercolor) and/or drawings that are inspired by the artists Agnes Swan Hutchins and Margaret Hutchins.
- Only original paintings and drawings will be accepted.
- No multiples, prints, copies, photography, sculptures or reproductions.
Rose Hill Mansion by Margaret Hutchins
Size and Format:
- A complimentary 5”x7” canvas panel is available for pick-up at two locations starting May 1 –
- Carriage House Visitor Center and Gift Shop at Rose Hill Mansion (3373 Rt 96A, Geneva): Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am – 4pm and Sunday 12pm – 4pm.
- Geneva History Museum (543 South Main Street, Geneva): Tuesday – Friday 9:30 am -4:30 pm and Saturday from 12 pm – 4 pm
- Artists may use their own canvases and materials, but entries must be at least 5”x7” but no larger than 8”x10” (this maximum size includes image area and margin and borders).
- Entries must be made on a canvas, stiff board, or paper mounted on board.
- All works must be unframed as they will be displayed either with hooks or wires attached directly to the back.
- Guidelines may be downloaded here.
How to enter:
- Artists may submit up to 2 original artworks.
- To be included in the exhibit, works must be delivered with a completed entry form to Rose Hill Mansion or the Geneva History Museum on or before Friday, August 1.
- Entry forms may be downloaded here.
- There is no fee to enter.
The artwork will be on display at Family Day Saturday, August 9, from 12 pm to 4 pm.
For more information or questions contact Rose Hill Mansion at 315-789-3848 or email: rosehill@historicgeneva.org
