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 in October.
Poetic License is 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.
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 2-4 pm and Monday, 9/30 6:30-8:30 pm at Honest Weight. To make special arrangements or for questions, please email info@upstateartistsguild.org with the subject of “Poetic License.”
The tentative date for picking up un-sold artwork is Friday, 11/1/24 Time TBD.
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.
