MORRIS - Butternut Valley Alliance (BVA) is accepting artist submissions for On the Trail of Art, its annual forest exhibition, to be held June 13-14 at General Jacob Morris State Forest.

Artists are invited to submit weatherproof work for outdoor display along a forest trail transformed into an immersive gallery. Artists may also contribute work to BVA’s online auction. Submissions can be made at butternutvalleyalliance.org or by emailing info@butternutvalleyalliance.org.

“This is BVA’s sixth year presenting this outdoor art show, which highlights the region’s artists and connects art and environment in a meaningful way,” said Maggie Brenner, BVA Chair. “With wandering musicians, poetry readings, and performances tied to America’s 250th anniversary, it’s shaping up to be a magical event.”

Selected artists will install work on Friday, June 12, from noon to 5 p.m., with deinstallation on Sunday, June 14. Overnight security will be provided, and additional details will be shared with participants.

The exhibition will be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An opening reception will be held Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dunderberg Gallery in Gilbertsville.

On the Trail of Art features work by student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Morris, and Laurens Central schools alongside local artists with deep ties to the Butternut Valley. This year’s festival will include strolling musicians, poetry, live bands, art demonstrations, and a treasure hunt for commemorative hand-blown crystal balls. Select installations and events will reflect on America’s 250th anniversary.

For more information about BVA, visit butternutvalleyalliance.org or email info@butternutvalleyalliance.org.

Butternut Valley Alliance (BVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that unites communities across the Butternut Valley to advance projects that support sustainable economic growth, environmental stewardship, and the promotion of art, culture, and history. BVA serves as the steward of Texas Schoolhouse State Forest and works with regional partners to improve the health of the Butternut Creek watershed. The organization has led major initiatives to strengthen the Valley’s future, including helping secure designation as a New York State Banking Development District and supporting the Village of Morris in its successful $4.5 million NY Forward grant award.

- Information from the Butternut Valley Alliance