Deadline: 10 February 2025
The Arts Mid-Hudson seeks poetry and visual art submissions for inclusion in the upcoming exhibition, Poets Respond to Art, which will be on view in Arts Mid-Hudson’s gallery opening on March 20, 2025.
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
- Details for 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.
- Details for 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.
- All submissions will be accepted using this online form.
- Arts Mid-Hudson receives a 25% commission on sale of artworks.
For more information, visit Arts Mid-Hudson.
