CALL for ENTRY – Artists: 1-3 works / Poets: Sample Portfolios
Original Art with Responsive Poetry on the Theme of: COLOR

“Silver Lining” from 2020 Poetry & Art by William Roche – Oil
October 6 – October 24, 2021
Application
All submissions must be made through our NEW online system. Â Artists are asked to complete the form and upload up to three electronic images (low-resolution JPGs) by April 2, 2021 on the theme of: COLOR; up to one image may be selected by a jury-panel of Juried-Artist-Members. Â Poets are asked to submit SAMPLE portfolios that demonstrate your versatility; these writings do not need to reflect the theme. Â Poets should complete the form and upload three samples in .DOC format by April 30, 2021.
Notification of Acceptance
Submitted works of art will be reviewed by our jury-panel and accepted artists will be notified by e-mail by April 23, 2021. Â Participating artists will be required to provide a high-resolution JPG by May 31, 2021; further details will be provided. Â Poets written portfolios will be reviewed by a jurist and accepted writers will be notified by May 28, 2021 and assigned an artwork to create a responsive poem. Â Final responsive poems will be due by June 30, 2021.
Eligibility
All Members and Non-Members are invited to apply as artists or poets.
Entry Fee
$50 per artist/poet; all accepted artists and poets will receive a complimentary copy of the P&A publication.
Delivery of Works
Final artwork can be hand-delivered to 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown on Monday: October 4 (noon-4pm), Tuesday: October 5 (noon-4pm).
Opening Receptions
Pending – Wednesday: October 6, 2021…Artist & Poets Meet, time: TBD; Saturday: October 9 and Sunday: October 10…Poetry Readings, times: TBD; links to reserve tickets will be provided.
Sales
WAA retains 30% on all sales by member exhibitors, 40% on all sales by non-member exhibitors.
Pick-up
All work should be collected on Tuesday: October 26 (noon-6pm) or Wednesday: October 27 (noon-3pm).
For ARTISTS: Registration is open 02/19/2021 thru 04/02/2021
For POETS:Â Registration is open 03/19/2021 thru 04/30/2021