Poetic License – Albany

The Deadline to select a poem is 9/15/2024. 
The Deadline to submit your art is 9/25/2024.
Call For Art

Inspired by a project created by the Poetry Barn in West Hurley, NY & the Arts Society of Kingston (ASK), the Hudson Valley Writers Guild & the Upstate Artists Guild created our own version of this project which we called Poetic License – Albany.

In 2022, 113 individual poems were submitted by 62 poets; ultimately, 18 works of visual art were exhibited at the Art Associates Gallery & at Lark Hall in Albany, with 3 readings held in conjunction with the exhibits. 
In 2023 the show exhibited in November at the Fish Market Project in Troy AND in December at the Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany. 42 individual poems, submitted by 38 poets; 21 poems were selected by 19 artists; who ultimately, made 31 works of visual art.

In conjunction with the art show, PL-A will present Artist/Poet receptions, poetry readings by the PL-A poets and collage workshops with a focus on words.

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 Writers Guild (HVWG) between today and 9/15 to select a poem for inspiration. Poems are available at  https://www.poeticlicensealbany.com/poems/ .  From there, you will be able to select a poem (or 2) that inspires you to make a visual work of art.

• Select your poem from the drop-down list on the submission page.
• Fill out and submit the form.
• 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 10/4/2024  through 10/31/2024 at Honest Weight Food Co-op. 

Un-sold artwork must be picked up from Honest Weight Food Coop on a date/time to be shared ASPA***Most likely 11/1/2024 Time TBD. Please contact Rebecca ahead of time if other arrangements are necessary. THE UAG CANNOT STORE WORK.

Events:
First Friday, 10/4 5-8pm- Opening Reception at Honest Weight Food-Co-op
Sunday, 10/6 11am-2pm Collage Workshop-Words theme
Monday, 10/14 6:30pm Poetry Reading/Open Mic
Thursday, 10/10 6-8pm Collage Night-Words theme
Dates are finalized (and corrected)!

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.  

Please see PoeticLicenseAlbany.com for the Call for Art and other important information.