A Light Exists in Spring: Call for Visual and Literary Artists, April 30 Deadline

This May 2024, the Rutherford Arts Alliance will present A Light Exists in Spring: An Interpretive Exhibition featuring visual and literary artwork from Alliance members. The exhibit will run May 10-27 at the Center for the Arts gallery, with an artists reception/RAA community meeting on Friday evening, May 10.

This call is open to all current and new members of RAA.

Showcase Your Art!

* This exhibit is open to all 2D and 3D media, including poetry and prose.

* No more than one submission of three visual or literary artworks will be considered. Mixed submissions of visual and literary are encouraged but not required.

For further inspiration, please reference the text of Emily Dickinson's “A Light Exists in Spring.” Artist interpretation is wide open. Themes include Spring, Nature, New Life, Spirituality, and Lightness and Darkness. For further insights, visit this article on interestingliterature.com.

The exposition will be exhibited in Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts gallery at 110 W College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

How to Submit

Click or scan to submit.

For complete details and the submission form, see

https://form.jotform.com/240855511903151

Key Dates to Remember

1.     Exhibition: May 10 –27, 2024.

2.     Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 30 at 11:59 p.m.

3.     Selection Notice: Saturday, May 4, You'll receive an email acceptance letter noting your artwork(s) selected for presentation.

4.     Dropoff of Artwork: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Wednesday, May 6 - 8 at CFTA.

5.     Installation: Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10. (If you can assist with the installation, please let us know.

6.     Artists Reception: 6 p.m., Friday, May 10 (coincides with the CFTA opening of Rock of Ages)

7.     Artist Panel: Saturday, May 25, from 3 to 6 p.m.

8.     Uninstall: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, May 28 – 31


FAQs

Who is eligible to participate?

Both existing and new Rutherford Arts Alliance members are welcome to participate.

How long does it take to complete the submission process?

It typically takes around 10 to 15 minutes to finish.

Other questions about this call?

Contact eric.snyder@mtsu.edu