Deadline: 10 February 2025
The Arts Mid-Hudson is seeking poetry and visual art submissions for inclusion in the upcoming exhibition titled “Poets Respond to Art”.
Selected visual art submissions will be compiled, and made available to the selected poets; poets will then choose one of the art pieces to respond to through their work. The poems and artwork will be displayed together in the final exhibit.
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists and Poets must primarily reside in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, or Westchester Counties in New York State.
Application Requirements
- Poets:
- Poets may submit two poems as a sample of their work. These individual poems will not be included in the show. The poet will be asked to write a new poem responding to artwork they select.
- Poems must fit on one 8 1/2 x 11 page at 12 pt font.
- Poems must be suitable to be hung in a public gallery at the discretion of the selection committee and Arts Mid-Hudson.
- Visual Artists:
- Artists may submit up to three art pieces for consideration.
- There is no size limit.
- All visual artistic mediums are eligible, 2-D and 3-D (sculpture).
- There is no specific theme or prompt for visual artists. The selection committee will seek a variety of work to inspire participating poets.
- Work must be suitable for the gallery at the discretion of the selection committee and Arts Mid-Hudson.
For more information, visit Arts Mid-Hudson.
