Calls for Entries
We are currently seeking art submissions for:
A Midnight Dreary: An exhibition inspired by the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe.
In January 2025, Gallery5 is proud to partner with The Poe Museum for a month-long celebration of Edgar Allan Poe, Richmond's foremost literary figure, during the month in which he was born. A Midnight Dreary will open on First Fridays, January 3rd 2025 followed by a month of Poe themed events.
Submission deadline: Sunday, December 1st 2024 at 11:59pm
Digital submissions should be emailed to gallery5@gallery5arts.org, and must include either a link to your online portfolio, attached image files, or proposals for new works.
If you are submitting a proposal for new work that will be created for this exhibition, please provide a MINIMUM of 3 examples of your work. You do not have to have the final piece of art for the gallery completed at this time.
Submissions will be reviewed by the exhibition curator Amanda Robinson and the Gallery5 Exhibition Committee. Notification of acceptance into the A Midnight Dreary will be sent out by email by Wednesday, December 4th.
Final submissions may include all types of framed or ready to hang wall-mounted original 2D visual artwork not limited to digital or traditional illustration, photography, fine art, mixed media, cards, banners, flags, photography, and masks. Any original 3D works must either be able to hang on the wall, or small enough to display on pedestals or shelves. Costumes and larger sculpture will be accepted with the understanding that the display or dress form will be provided by the artists. We will not be accepting video or audio submissions at this time. We are accepting original art submissions only. No AI work will be accepted.
Email submissions to: gallery5@gallery5arts.org
Subject line: A Midnight Dreary
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