The Bristol Art Museum Announces
A Call for Art Reflecting the Dynamic Relationship Between Music and Visual Arts
Music as Muse
at Rogers Free Library
On View August 18th - October 1st
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit by July 28th, 2025
A Call for Art Reflecting the Dynamic Relationship Between Music and Visual Arts
Music as Muse
at Rogers Free Library
On View August 18th - October 1st
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit by July 28th, 2025
The lilt of a tune, the stroke of a brush; the arc of a note, the curve of a sculpture. Throughout the ages, music and visual arts have played in harmony, intertwining to express the fullness of fine arts and culture. It is an artistic partnership where creativity and innovation are sparked and shared in equal measure. Consider the dance of light and sound in the music of Debussy and in the light and color of Monet’s impressionism; the sweetness of melody as Nat King Cole serenades “Mona Lisa” or the vivid images as Adele is “Painting Pictures” with lyrics that are interpreted and captured on a canvas.
The Bristol Art Museum invites you to share images representing the inspiration music and songwriters have played in your artwork; how music has influenced, inspired and invigorated your adventure in visual arts. We will partner with Rogers Free Library by bringing this exhibit to view in the Community Gallery at the library.
“A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.”
Leopold Stokowski, conductor, the Philadelphia Orchestra
The Bristol Art Museum invites you to share images representing the inspiration music and songwriters have played in your artwork; how music has influenced, inspired and invigorated your adventure in visual arts. We will partner with Rogers Free Library by bringing this exhibit to view in the Community Gallery at the library.
“A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.”
Leopold Stokowski, conductor, the Philadelphia Orchestra
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
- All works must be original. Accepted artwork will include drawings, paintings, printmaking, collage, fiber arts, or photography. No 3D works (e.g. sculpture) may be accepted for this exhibit.
- Works cannot be larger than 18" x 24". Work must be ready to install with a wire on the back.
- Submitting artists must be at least 18 years of age.
- Artists are responsible for insuring their own work if desired.
- Artists may make their works available for sale. All sales of artwork are negotiated between the artist and the collector. No commissions are taken by the Museum.
- Collectors will contact the artist via email, which will be displayed on the label.
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
- Artists should complete submission registration online with an uploaded photo of each submission at the Bristol Art Museum website by July 28th, 2025 (See below for submission form).
- Submission fee for BAM members: $20 for one submission, $30 for two submissions.
- Submission fee for Non-BAM members: $25 for one submission, $40 for two submissions.
- Payment by credit card.
- Selected artists will be notified by email no later than July 31st, 2025.
- Intake of accepted artwork in the Community Gallery at Rogers Free Library, lower level, will be Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, from 4-6pm and Thursday, August 14th, 2025, from 1-3pm.
- Selected works will be on view in the Community Gallery at Rogers Free Library from August 18th - October 1st.
- Please plan to pick up your artwork on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 from 4-6pm or Thursday, October 2nd, from 1-3pm.
- PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to retrieve your artwork on the days scheduled for pick-up, you have 30 days to contact the BAM/RFL Committee at [email protected]. Artwork unclaimed by 30 days after the last pick-up date will be considered to be property of the Bristol Art Museum and will be donated to local charity.
- Please address any questions to: [email protected]
Please complete all information and submit below.
