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PAN is a visual arts and poetry competition and sale. Artists are invited to enter their 2- or 3-dimensional artwork, accompanied by a poem. The poem should be either the inspiration for the art, or inspired by the art. The poem can be an original by the artist, by someone else, or a previously published poem. Only original poems by the artist or commissioned by the artist for the show will be judged and eligible for prizes.
The Village Fine Arts Association takes pride in presenting the 31st annual Poetry Art Night (PAN) competition and exhibit to be held at the Suzanne Haskew Arts Center (the SHAC), home of the VFAA. The VFAA has been greater Milford’s premier independent art organization since 1992, holding art shows, monthly meetings with informational speakers, workshops and classes open to all skill levels, and numerous events and projects within the community.
All entered artwork must be inspired by or related to a poem, and must be accompanied by that poem. Entered work is reviewed with poetry selection. Entered poetry may be written by the artist or commissioned poet, or can be previously published. Previously published poetry is not eligible for the poetry competition. Only poems written for PAN entries are eligible for poetry awards. Poetry must not be over 20 lines. Poetry without artwork, or artwork without poetry is ineligible.
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2023 Judges
Art Judge - Treena Flannery Ericson
Treena Flannery Ericson has been the gallery director of the Scarab Club (Detroit) since 2003, following twenty years as a graphic designer. She is a frequent speaker and juror, and has served on advisory committees in the Detroit arts community.
Poetry Judge - Isabella Mansfield
Isabella J Mansfield (she/her) writes about anxiety, intimacy, and body image both generally and as a woman with a disability. She has a love for stage poetry, and has taken her work around the country and across the pond, including performances at the Oberon Theater, Cambridge, MA, and Nambcca London. A two-time Pushcart nominee, and a Write Bloody McCarthy Prize Honorable Mention, Isabella is always looking for ways to bring a little humor into her deeply personal poems, and is almost never sorry to make you cry. Find her on Instagram and Facebook, @isabellajmansfield.
Awards
Fine Art: Award of Excellence - $300; Award of Choice - $150; Award of Merit - $75; People's Choice - $50; Several Honorable Mention awards.
Poetry: Poetry Award of Excellence I - $50; Poetry Award of Excellence II - $50; People's Choice - $30; Several Honorable Mention awards.
Entry Fees
VFAA members in good standing: $35 for up to three pieces. Non-members: $45 for up to three pieces.
Entry Procedure
Please read carefully, as our entry procedure has changed. PAN entries are now accepted only at ArtCall.org.
Registration: If you are not already registered, you must register with ArtCall.org before entering. See a video tutorial at the bottom of this page for help with registering and entering if needed.
Payment: You must pay the entry fee via credit card after registering. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please let us know before you start the entry process and we will give you a coupon code to use. If payment is not received within a week after the entry deadline, your entries will be deleted.
Entry:
1. Once you are registered, click “Add New Submission”, and begin your first entry. Fill out all fields with your artwork information, read and check “Terms and Conditions” then click “Submit Entry Details”.
2. Upload a jpg or png file of your artwork.
3. IMPORTANT: when the pop-up box appears after you have uploaded your photo, click “Add Additional Image” and upload your poetry doc here. If you have closed out the dialogue box already, you may scroll down to your submission and click “+Attachment” to upload your poetry doc, txt or pdf file.
4. Repeat this process for your second and third entries. Once all files are submitted, you are done, you may log out.
5. Feel free to share your entries on your Facebook page.
6. You may also print custom labels under “My entered submissions” . Find the button to the left of your entry.
If you have any trouble entering, you may call us at 248-797-3060 or stop in for help.
Photographing and show entry workshop:
We will also be holding a photo-taking and show-entering workshop on Wednesday, March 8th, 5:00 - 7:00pm at the SHAC. Please bring your art AND poetry and we will help you with your entries.
Note: Submission of work to the jury constitutes compliance with all the conditions stated in this prospectus. Please read our terms and conditions (link at the bottom of the page.)
