November 8, 2024–  (Note: Deadline has been extended!) All submissions must be delivered, emailed, or postmarked by this date.

December 2, 2024– By this date, artists will receive confirmation of the status of their submissions.

January 24,  2025 – The Grand Opening of the Community Arts Challenge Exhibition will take place in the evening.

Jan 14 - Feb 21, 2025 – Exhibit of all the accepted artworks and written works will be open to the public.

March 2025 - Prize winning visual-art entries will be exhibited at the Cortland Free Library.