CALL FOR ART
The Upstate Artists Guild (UAG) and Hudson Valley Writers Guild (HVWG) are proud to present Poetic License 2024, a collaboration between poets and artists, to be held at Honest Weight Food Coop, Albany in October (10/4-10/31)
Eligibility:
Open to all past and present UAG Members. All media will be permitted. Work must have been completed in the last 24 months. Work must be able to be delivered and picked up on the dates specified. THE UAG CANNOT STORE WORK!!!!
Specifications:
Entrants must select a curated poem from a HVWG member, and the artwork should be inspired by the poem. Otherwise, your work is limited only by imagination, ability, and the following:
- Maximum size of work in any direction is 6 feet
- Work must be wired & ready to hang (3-D or media work must come display ready)
- Work must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name, name of work, price, and contact information (including app-based pay options if applicable)
Entry procedure and fees:
Browse poems curated by the Hudson Valley Writer’s Guild (HVWG) between today and September 15th to select a poem for inspiration.
- Select your poem from the drop-down list on the submission page.
- Once the artwork is complete, Artists are encouraged to email artist/artwork information, images of the work, and a 1-2 page artist bio to info@upstateartistsguild.org
- There is no submission fee for this show.
- Submission information and images of completed work must be received by midnight on September 25th 2024.
The Show:
Drop off dates for accepted work are tentatively set for Sunday, 9/29 2-4pm and Monday, 9/30 6:30-8:30pm at Honest Weight. Please contact Rebecca ahead of time if other arrangements are necessary.
The show will run from 10/4 through 10/31/2024 at Honest Weight Food Co-op.
The tentative date for picking up un-sold artwork is Friday, 11/1/24 Time TBD. Thank you for your patience.
Events:
- First Friday, 10/1 5-8pm- Opening Reception at Honest Weight Food-Co-op
- *Saturday or Sunday, 10/2 or 10/3 2-5pm Collage Workshop-Words theme
- *Monday or Tuesday, 10/7 or 10/8 or 10/14 or 11/15 6:30pm- Poetry Reading/Open Mic
- *Wednesday or Thursday, 10/9 or 10/10 6-8pm Collage Night-Words theme
*Dates/times finalized soon!
Sales:
Artists whose work is sold will receive 100% of the sale price. There will be no commission fee. Patrons will be encouraged to pay cash, write a check directly to the artist or be provided the artist’s PayPal, Venmo or other app-based payment.
We strongly suggest submitting by email.
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
E-mail:
App-based payment method (if applicable):
Name as you would like it on art label, if different from above:
1.Title:
Size:
Price:
Medium:
Title of Selected Poem:
In the event that you selected two poems, enter second entry info here:
2. Title:
Size:
Price:
Medium:
Title of Selected Poem:
The UAG will take all possible precautions for the protection and care of all works for the duration of the show.
The UAG CANNOT STORE WORK: Artists MUST pick up the work on the dates specified or make arrangements with the gallery ahead of time if you cannot make it during the pickup times. Artwork left at the gallery for over 30 days becomes property of the UAG. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, we cannot accept your artwork for display.
Signature
Print Name
Date
The UAG is open to all and was established to promote the appreciation, practice, and enjoyment of art; art education and artistic endeavors throughout the community; and to work with the community to stimulate an interest in the arts.
It also works to support emerging artists, by providing them the opportunity to exhibit their work in a gallery. The UAG is a not-for-profit volunteer organization.
For more information write to: Info@upstateartistsguild.org