“Art Meets Word – reciprocal dialogue between visual and literary expression; interdisciplinary collaboration pairing visual artwork with poetry, short prose, or reflective writing”
Art Meets Word explores the creative dialogue between visual and literary expression, where painted lines find their voice and written verse takes tangible form upon the canvas. Developed through Laird Art Link, visual artworks (2D or 3D) may be created in response to creative writings such as poetry, or serve as the source of inspiration for original writing, existing in a reciprocal creative dialogue. The visual artwork and text may be created by one individual or by two people through collaboration. This interdisciplinary exhibition takes place during the 50th anniversary year of the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery. Selected works will be displayed in the gallery and featured for viewing and sale on the Laird Art Gallery website. Selected artists are invited to participate in an Opening Reception (August 22) and an Art & Poetry Reading Event (September 5).
Closed
Applications close
May 22, 20267:59 PM EDTCloses May 22, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Closed
Applications close
May 22, 20267:59 PM EDTCloses May 22, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Non-profit gallery / art space · East York, ON, Canada · 1 program
Artworks may be listed for sale at artist's discretion; 20% gallery commission on all sales. Selected works also featured on Laird Art Gallery website.
Representation & sales terms
Commission split
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Open to visual artists and creative writers age 18+. Submissions welcome from Canada and internationally; international applicants must contact info@lairdartgallery.com for additional details. One artwork per artist will be selected. A $100 participation fee applies if selected. International artists are responsible for all shipping and related costs.
Applications close
May 22, 20267:59 PM EDT
Program begins
Aug 19, 2026Through Sep 17, 2026
Submissions reviewed by the Laird Art Link Curatorial Committee, comprising Laird Art Gallery, All Seeds Academy, and external reviewers. Not all submissions will be selected. Selected artists notified via email by June 19, 2026.
Non-profit gallery / art space · East York, ON, Canada
Laird Art Gallery aims to be a space of communication between artists and visitors.
2 items to prepare.