Thank you for your interest in Art Embraces Words (AEW) and/or Art Embraces Poetry (AEP). To be considered for selection as a Writer or Poet for this series, please read the following important information first and then fill out the application form below. If you are applying for Art Embraces Poetry, please mention in the "Comments" field at the bottom of the application form that you are applying to read at AEP.
Information for Writer/Poet Participants
- Three writers or poets will be selected to read their work at each event. A fourth writer may be selected as an alternate in case a selected writer is unable to attend.
- Please provide a succinct summary of your literary activities and a headshot in the online form below. Emerging writers are welcome - you need not be published to read your work. We will use the headshot and information for three purposes: 1) to promote you in advance of the program; 2) for listing in the printed Art Embraces Words and Art Embraces Poetry program on the day of the event, and 3) for Emcee Linda Hartmann to introduce you at AEW; Emcee Sue Farmer will introduce you at AEP. A headshot taken with a phone camera @ 300 dpi is acceptable.
- The timing of your reading is either 10 minutes or a word count of 1200. Please attach a copy of what you will read to the online submission form. Content must be G-rated. Self-promotion is limited to your website address and a pointer to where your book or article is available. Your participation in this event is as a writer and reader only. This is not a forum for promotional offers. If you have any questions regarding the content of your writing piece please contact us here.
- Writers & Poets have up to 10 minutes for the entirety of their reading, plus time before and after for an Intro and Q&A.
- Selected presenters will be notified by email five or more days before the event and asked to confirm via email as soon as possible.
- You will receive a program via email before the event showing the exact lineup of readers and artists who are scheduled to participate.
- Three each of AEW & AEP events are scheduled throughout the calendar year. Submissions are considered on a rolling deadline. This means if your application is not accepted for an upcoming program, you may be accepted for the next scheduled event or future events. Live events in 2024 take place on Saturdays.
- At Art Embraces Words you will have reserved seating, a nametag, and be introduced by Emcee Linda Hartmann in advance. At Art Embraces Poetry you will have reserved seating, a nametag, and be introduced by Emcee Sue Farmer. A media table is provided for writers and artists. We encourage you to offer your books for sale after the program; LAC takes no commission.
- Photographs and videos taken may be made available on our website and social media channels.
