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title: "Call for Submissions: Art Meets Word Juried Exhibition"
description: Juried interdisciplinary exhibition in Etobicoke, ON pairing visual art with poetry or prose. Open to artists 18+ internationally. $10 entry; $100 if selected.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-04-17"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Laird Art Gallery
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/laird-art-gallery
deadline: "2026-05-22"
entryFee: 10 CAD
location: Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
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compensationRange: 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.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - mixed media
  - ceramics
  - textile
  - digital art
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
  - Mid-career
---

# Call for Submissions: Art Meets Word Juried Exhibition

**Hosted by:** Laird Art Gallery

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, Etobicoke, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** May 22, 2026 | **Entry fee:** CA$10

## About This Program

> "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).

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, textile, digital art
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** 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.

## Compensation & Benefits

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.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 16, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 22, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 19, 2026
- **Program End:** September 17, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Young Hee Sung

**Email:** info@lairdartgallery.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://lairdartgallery.square.site/art-meets-word-2026