Poster for an art exhibition titled Art Speaks at Memphis Art Salon, featuring visual poetry inspired by words, showcasing paintings, mixed media, installations, and typography pieces, with an opening reception on April 5, 2025.

ART SPEAKS – EXHIBITION OVERVIEW

Visual Poetry: Art Inspired by Words

Venue: Memphis Art Salon

Exhibition Dates: April 5 – May 31, 2025

Selection Process & Jurying (February 19 – March 1, 2025)

A. Jury Panel Composition

  • Curator/Organizer (Lead juror)

  • Local poet/writer (Ensuring literary relevance)

  • Professional artist or designer (Visual execution)

  • Museum/gallery representative (Curatorial perspective)

B. Selection Criteria

  1. Relevance to the Theme – How well the work interprets the relationship between art and words.

  2. Artistic Quality & Execution – Mastery of technique and medium.

  3. Originality & Creativity – Unique approach to integrating text.

  4. Cohesion – Works that contribute to a strong, unified exhibition narrative.

C. Notification Process (By March 5, 2025)

  • Accepted artists receive an email with:

    • Exhibition agreement and display requirements.

    • Shipping/drop-off details for artwork.

    • Press release template to promote their participation.

    Artists accepted into the exhibition must confirm their participation by March 14th, 2025.