Astoria Visual Arts and The Writers Guild of Astoria welcome creative voices to explore the theme Resist during a community exhibit at AVA. Artists working in all media and writers of prose, poetry and hybrid forms were invited to respond to the theme to encourage civic dialogue and creative expression. Selected works will be featured in an exhibition that seeks to amplify diverse voices and visions of resistance.

Historic memorabilia reflecting acts of resistance and an installation of protest signs curated by Indivisible North Coast Oregon will also be on view.

The exhibition runs November 8–30 at AVA’s new location, 959 Commercial Street in Astoria. Join us for the artist reception on November 8 during Astoria’s Artwalk starting at 5:00pm, and see the show Friday–Sunday from 11:00 am–3:00 pm, or by appointment.

Submissions:

Artists may deliver up to three pieces across all media during the times listed below. Space is limited. Artwork should not be over 36” wide unless approved by AVA. Please email astoriavisualarts@gmail.com with images if you’d like to submit work that is larger than 36”. Artists will complete an intake form when they deliver artwork. Artwork must be ready to hang or install.

Artists are encouraged to submit a short description of their work and how it applies to the theme.

Deadlines:

Visual Art: Deliver artwork to the AVA Gallery:

Tuesday, November 4 from 4:00 – 6:00pm

Wednesday, November 5 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

or by appointment.

Literary Art (essay, poetry, fiction):

Send submissions to info@thewritersguild.org by October 19. Accepted literary works will be read during the November Artwalk.

The Writers Guild of Astoria is a nonprofit that promotes the literary arts throughout the lower Columbia region. Learn more at www.thewritersguild.org.

The Writers Guild and Astoria Visual Arts do not endorse or oppose any political party or candidate. All programming is offered for education purposes to support and promote artists and writers.