Call for Artists: By the Book: A Celebration of Art and Text

Since ancient times, visual imagery and the written word have evolved as uniquely interrelated forms of communication. From ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and medieval illuminated manuscripts to contemporary graffiti art and graphic novels, the relationship between art and text remains both dynamic and relevant. Particularly pertinent in this time when traditional books and reading are at the mercy of digital media and book bans, Westbury Arts is celebrating the art of the written word by hosting an exhibition that presents a variety of ways of combining art and text, to what effect, and with diverse results. We invite artists to submit original works of art that incorporate text in various forms, as well as written works that heavily rely on imagery. This may include painting, drawing, photography, collage, sculpture, mixed media, artists’ books, illustrated manuscripts, poetry, and more.

SUBMISSION FEE (for up to three works):$30.00 for Westbury Arts members; $35.00 for non-members.

DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Entries must be submitted online before 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2024
  • Acceptance notification sent to artists by Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  • Artwork Delivery at 255 Schenck Ave. on November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
  • Opening Reception: Sunday, November 16, 2024, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Exhibition Dates: November 14, 2024, until December 2oth.
  • Pickup/Return Artwork: Saturday, December 21st , 2024 from 10 to 1 PM

SALES:

You may offer your artwork for sale, or it will be marked NFS (Not for Sale). Artists agree to donate 20% of the sale price to Westbury Arts of any work sold during this exhibition. The artist will handle the sales.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Emerging and established artists must be 18 years or over and reside in the U.S.
  • Only original creative works to be considered can be either 2- or 3-dimensional, no larger than 36″ on any side.
  • Artwork that has been previously shown in any other Westbury Arts exhibition may not be submitted.
  • 2-D artwork submitted must be suitably framed, firmly wired, prepared and ready for hanging, and professionally presented. No saw-tooth hangers; no sandwich frames.
  • 3-D work will be displayed on tables or shelves.
  • Work that is not family-friendly or is political or overtly controversial will not be accepted. (Please note: Westbury Arts reserves the right to not accept, hang, or display art at our discretion.)
  • Please only submit work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety.
  • All entry submission information on the application should be included. Selection of 2-D and 3-D works will be done entirely from JPEGs or PNGs, labeled with your name and the title of the work. No other formats will be accepted. The maximum file size for each image is 100 MB. An artist can submit up to three (3) works. Your completion of the entry form serves as your acceptance of the terms and conditions stated herein. All decisions will be final.