Call for Art! Poets Respond to Art
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: Artists and Poets must primarily reside in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, or Westchester Counties in New York State.
Timeline:
Deadline for poets and artists: February 10
Notification of acceptance & artwork made available to poets: February 14, 2025
If the poet is selected, poems written in response to a piece of art are due: March 7, 2025 by 5pm
Artwork drop-off dates: March 5-7, 2025
Show on view: March 20 - April 22, 2025
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