LIBRARY TO HOST MARK EXHIBIT

Tompkins County Public Library has announced the opening of “MARK-up,” the fourth exhibit in the 2010 series, A Year of Art at Your Library.

“MARK-up” is an eclectic exhibit featuring the work of 17 local artists who participated in the 2008 and 2009 MARK programs. Sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts and the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, MARK is designed to help visual artists develop the professional skills necessary to better market and promote their work. By providing insight into professional traits such as goal setting, organization, networking and presentation, MARK serves as an invaluable tool for artists looking to enhance their business skills.

Many of the artists who participated in the MARK program have remained in contact, sharing ideas, pooling resources, celebrating professional successes and commiserating over professional rejections. “MARK-up” is a result of this continued contact, and is a visually stimulating sampling of the artists’ varied talents and styles of work .

This exhibit will be on display throughout the Library from July 6 through the end of September. A closing reception and panel discussion will be held Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room.