Seeking Poets and Visual Artists for “Paper to Wall” Exhibit

Out of The Woods Winery’s Patricia Maclaughlin Gallery will be hosting  a unique show entitled “Paper to Wall”.  Local poets are invited to submit their work, which will then be shared with visual artists for interpretation.  Artwork and poetry will be on display at the Patricia MacLaughlin Gallery from August 29th through November 23, 2019.  The opening and poetry reading will be on September  18th - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coordinators of this show will be Naomi Cochran, Valarie Carr and Deanna Persson.  Poets wishing to participate in this show may submit up to three short pieces of work on any subject by May 24th. Poetry will be displayed with the interpretive artwork.   Submit poems in the body of an email (no attachments) to  naomicochran@outlook.com with the subject line reading Paper to Wall, or mailed to Naomi Cochran at  W1598 Lee Road, Hayward, WI, 54843  Approximately 15 poems will be accepted for this show.

Visual Artists wishing to participate in “Paper to Wall” should notify Deanna Persson at 715-634-4543 or e-mail her at deannapersson3@gmail.com.   Include your full name, mailing address and telephone number.  Work must be two-dimensional and reflect the essence of the poetry.  Artists will receive their poems by June 3rd and may make their selection to inspire their art.

Art work must be original artwork only, no copies or likeness of another artist’s work or copyrighted references. All work must be general public appropriate, must be ready to hang, mats are to be clean, with professional cuts.  Work sold – Artist receives 80% of sale and Out of the Woods Winery commission is 20%.

For questions contact Deanna Persson at 715-634-4543.