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The Appalachian Literary Arts Festival invites artists to submit original visual work inspired by Appalachian literature for this juried exhibition at the Rowan County Arts Center in Morehead, KY.
Eligibility
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Open to artists of all levels
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Two divisions for awards: Adult and K-12 Students
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Artists may submit 1-3 worksNo submission fee
What is Reverse Ekphrasis?
Ekphrasis is writing inspired by art. Here, we reverse the process—inviting artists to create visual work inspired by literature.
Jury Process
All submissions will be reviewed by a panel Selected artists will be notified by email Accepted works must be hand-delivered to the Rowan County Arts Center
Requirements
Each submitted artwork must:
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Be directly inspired by a specific work of Appalachian literature
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Clearly List the title and author of the literary work used as inspiration
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Be original work created by the submitting artist (No AI-generated art will be accepted)
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Be available for in-person drop off if accepted
Submissions must include:
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Completed submission form
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High quailty digital image(s) of artwork
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Title of artwork, medium, and dimensions
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Title and author of the literary work(s) that inspired the piece
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: July 10
Acceptance Notification: July 17
Artwork Drop-Off: July 22 - 29
Exhibition Dates: August 3 - 30
Closing Reception: August 28
How to Submit
1. Email completed form and digital images to waylan@moreheadtourism.com
2. Submit online using the link below
https://form.jotform.com/260614777356162
3. Scan the QR or email completed form and digital images to waylan@moreheadtourism.com
Important Documents
For More Info
Email waylan@moreheadtourism
or call 606.783.9857
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