Verse/Visual 2024
Folks, it's almost here! Verse/Visual is fast-approaching and it's time for us to get ready for this fabulous weekend. As a reminder, Verse/Visual will display August 16-19, at 5 Peatfield St. in Ipswich, with an opening reception on August 16th and other events throughout the weekend. There will be a private artist’s reception before the show opening on Friday evening. Please plan to come to the reception. It will not be the same without you! We're so excited, and we hope you are too!
We've said it before and we're saying it again: we need you to make this weekend a success! The V/V volunteer team makes VERSE/VISUAL everything it is. There is a ton of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure the weekend runs smoothly and that the experience, for both creators and visitors, is a great one. Our volunteers help us distribute that load: many hands make light work! Every little bit helps. The best way to get involved in the weekend is through the Sign Up Genius. There are lots of things to do, from big to small! If you were a volunteer last year, or found yourself spending a lot of time at the gallery, we’d love to have your help as a volunteer this year, and if you’re ready to get involved for the first time, we’d be thrilled to have you too!
We have found, in our 6 years of V/V, that visitors to the show absolutely LOVE getting the chance to talk with creators about their work. Any time you can find that weekend to spend at EBSCO Hall talking about your work makes the exhibition that much more special! It’s a super fun gallery to sit in, and the weekend will be one that you won’t want to miss!
Once again, THANK YOU for being a part of this event.
This form will cover a wide variety of important topics, and is collecting crucial information for the V/V team. We want to represent your work faithfully, so: PLEASE READ EVERYTHING EXTREMELY CAREFULLY AND PROOFREAD YOUR RESPONSES. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES AFTER THE FACT.
The guidelines for your Exploration works are the same as for the Inspiration works you intially submitted to V/V and were accepted with. These guidelines are below, as a refresher.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
ART: Creators may submit works of any discipline including 2D and 3D works, dance, music and film. Your work must be ready to display. There is no limit on artwork physical size; however pieces that are over 36”, 50 pounds or need to be suspended in the air must be previously arranged. Images submitted to this application must be under 2mB. Video and audio files must be under 5mB.
WRITING: Creators may submit any kind of prose they prefer. We ask that you limit your submissions to 350 words or less. Your work will be printed by the exhibition coordinators in a way that is consistent with the show UNLESS the way you print it is part of your reader experience. Please send your work to us with the appropriate title, formatting, and name. There will be opportunities to proof the display of your work; please be sure to approve proofs in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Final Label Info/Online Preview due July 28th
BUT participants are strongly encouraged to submit their pieces upon completion.
Art Drop-off: August 14th
Opening Reception: August 16th, 5:30 pm
Art Pick-Up: August 18th, 4:00 pm
To help present VERSE/VISUAL, there is an application donation of $10 for non-members. If you did not make a donation when you submitted your initial application, you can make a donation now, or make your donation at art drop-off. Ipswich Art Association Members submit for free! Join us today!
For questions, email versevisualipswich@gmail.com or text/call Cynthia (978-998-2228) or Kate (978-810-6811).
(Please note that it may take us a bit to respond. For non-urgent needs, email is always best.)