A Poetic Response Curated by Samuel Peralta

Description

A Poetic Response: Call for Artists
Curator: Dr. Samuel PeraltaGallery: 33 Contemporary Gallery at Palm Beach Art & Design Showroom, 500 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL
Exhibition Dates: July 3 to August 22, 2025
Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 5 at 12:00 PM EST, 2025Opening Reception, Thursday, July 3 from 6 to 8 pm

About the Theme:
We invite artists to participate in A Poetic Response, a curated exhibition that explores the powerful dialogue between poetry and visual art. Curated by Samuel Peralta, this unique exhibition invites artists to select a classic or modern poetic verse and create an original artwork inspired by it.
Each accepted piece will be featured in a professionally designed exhibition catalogue, which includes an introduction by curator Samuel Peralta and highlights the intersection of literary and visual expression. Exhibition will be hosted in our location at the Palm Beach Art, Antique and Design Showroom in South Florida and available online in Artsy.net.
Guidelines:
Choose a poetic verse (classic or contemporary) that resonates with you.Create an original artwork in response to that verse.The title of your artwork must include a portion of the selected verse.All mediums welcome.
This is a chance to bring timeless words into a new light, giving form and feeling to the rhythm and meaning found in poetry. Let the verse guide your hand, and let your art become a poetic response.

Online Sales via Artsy:The entire exhibition will be available for sale online through Artsy under the 33 Contemporary Gallery listing, maximizing the exposure for participating artists. This effort ensures that the artworks will reach a larger audience, offering additional opportunities for sales and visibility.
Exhibition Catalog:To complement the exhibition, 33 Contemporary Gallery will create a catalog featuring all participating artists and their works. It will be available on-demand from our website as both digital and in print forms. This catalog will serve as a lasting record of the exhibition and provide further exposure for the artists.
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and older worldwide working in any 2D medium including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, digital art (non-AI generated), and mixed media that explores the theme of abstract landscapes. Installation media, video, and sculpture are not eligible for this opportunity due to space limitations. 
Artwork must be available for sale to participate.
Submission Fee: $30 for up to 3 artworks
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the artwork need to be framed?Paintings do not need to be framed and can be submitted unframed. Works on paper must be framed for protection.
2. Is there a size limit?Yes! Artwork may not exceed 50" wide.
3. Is digital art eligible?Digital Art is acceptable as long as it is not fully AI generated.
5. Can I submit more than one piece?Yes, you may submit up to three different works for consideration, all covered under a single $30 submission fee.
6. Does the work have to be for sale?Yes, all artwork must be available for sale in order to participate.
DEADLINE: Thursday, June 5 at 12:00 PM EST, 2025
Artwork Requirements:High-resolution and clear images of the artwork (JPEG format, maximum 3 MB each).◦ Title, medium, dimensions, price, and year of creation for each piece.
Size Restrictions: Submissions must be no larger than 50 inches in any direction. 
Shipping: Artists will be responsible for shipping to and from the gallery if the artwork is not sold. All accepted artwork must be in the gallery by July 1st, 2025
Sales Commission Split:50% Artist / 50% Gallery
Selection Process:Selected artists will be notified no later than June 9, 2025. A list of selected artists will be posted in this page.

About the Guest Curator

​Dr. Samuel Peralta is a Canadian physicist, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary creative whose work bridges science, literature, and the arts. He is the founder of the Lunar Codex, an ambitious project archiving the works of over 40,000 artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers from 185 countries and 69 Indigenous nations, with the goal of preserving contemporary human creativity on the Moon. ​
As a writer, Dr. Peralta is best known as the creator and series editor of the acclaimed Future Chronicles anthologies, which have topped Amazon's bestseller lists and been recognized by Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy.  His own poetry and fiction have earned honors from the UK Poetry Society, the BBC, and the Palanca Memorial Awards. ​
In the visual arts, Dr. Peralta has curated exhibitions with institutions such as 33 Contemporary Gallery, the Zhou B Art Center, and the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art.  He and his wife are also named sponsors of the permanent Yayoi Kusama room at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Dr. Peralta's diverse achievements reflect a lifelong commitment to integrating science and art, fostering innovation, and celebrating human creativity in all its forms.​

Gallery Website: https:/www.33contemporary.com

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