Calling all sculptors, painters, designers, photographers, film makers, jewelers, architects… and YOU!
Please join us by working with the Art of Poetry project. Enter into a unique creative dialogue between your art and creative process and youth poets, between students and mentors, families and teachers, coaches and program staff. Join us in a creative conversation about our most important human needs, needs that we all share: to be heard and seen – to have a community in which we both give and receive, to know a sense of belonging.
How it works:
Choose a poem (from this poem library), let it speak to you, and create something . Have a piece already created? You may also submit an existing piece of work matched with one of the poems written by one of our poet-athletes. Typically, submitted pieces are valued at $300 or less.
Please join us by working with the Art of Poetry project. Enter into a unique creative dialogue between your art and creative process and youth poets, between students and mentors, families and teachers, coaches and program staff. Join us in a creative conversation about our most important human needs, needs that we all share: to be heard and seen – to have a community in which we both give and receive, to know a sense of belonging.
How it works:
Choose a poem (from this poem library), let it speak to you, and create something . Have a piece already created? You may also submit an existing piece of work matched with one of the poems written by one of our poet-athletes. Typically, submitted pieces are valued at $300 or less.
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While some artists take the poem literally, other choose to select on line, or even one word, that speaks to them. For example:
"Yellow" Rooster crowing at dawn. Icy cold lemonade. A strong sour-scented perfume. Hot and burning like the sun. By Annabelle, Age 10 |
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Selected pieces will be a part of our auction and become an integral part of a new library of images representing the words of our poets.
Have any questions or comments? Need more information? Have an idea? Ready to work with us? Please feel free to contact us. We are looking forward to working with you.
Kate Carpenter, Executive Director: [email protected]
Benefits:
All artists may receive a 20% commission based on the final auction price. While this commission can be donated back to the organization, that is in no way expected.
Some artists information will be featured online through the Art of Poetry site, email newsletter, event invitations and program.
Come celebrate the project and entire SCORES community at the Art of Poetry event. Hear directly from our poets, hear inspiring speakers, wine and dine delicious local foods and spend a heartfelt evening with our extended family.
Agreement:
Your piece will become a part of the Art of Poetry collection of images. Graphic representation of each piece may be used for SCORES program materials, PR and marketing.
If a piece remains unsold after the auction, it will become a part of a (mini) traveling installation. Showing includes future SCORES community and fundraising events, among others.
Important Dates
September 20th- Artist involvement Confirmed
October 18th- Final Pieces must be submitted
Friday, November 1st- The Art of Poetry event
Action Steps
1) Read through the poem library and choose a poem that speaks to you
2) Email Kate Carpenter with your poem choice and intent to participate
3) Create your inspired piece of art
4) Fill out and submit the "Artist Info Sheet" (linked at the bottom of this page)
5) Contact Kate in regards to pickup/drop off of your piece to the SCORES office
FAQ
Do I need to be a professional artist?
- No! You do not need to be a professional artist, but all pieces will be reviewed by the planning committee prior to submission in this years event.
Does my piece need to be a painting?
- No! Artists of all mediums are welcome to submit to the Inspired Art Project.
Do I need to attend the event?
- No! You are certainly welcome to join us the night of the event, but your presence is not required.
Do I need to live in Milwaukee?
- No! Although SCORES directly serves children in Milwaukee's inner-city, their poems will inspire people around the world. We hope to have artists from Milwaukee area, but expect to have several artists from around the state. Please keep in mind that your artwork will need to be shipped/delivered/or picked up within a reasonable distance. If you have concerns about this please contact us!
Does the poem need to be incorporated within my artwork?
- No! You are not required to have any words within your piece. If you would like to incorporate the poem or parts of the poem into your artwork that is also okay!
Artist Info/Art Submission Form
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