Bristol Art Museum Announces A Call for Art Depicting the Eerie, the Lucky, and the Uncanny

The Bristol Art Museum and Rogers Free Library announce a call for art for a new juried community exhibit, ‘Knock on Wood.’ This unique exhibit invites artists to explore the themes of the eerie, the lucky, and the uncanny, drawing inspiration from the shadowy realms between light and dark, reality and illusion. Printmaker and painter Stephen Fisher will serve as the juror for this exhibit which will be on display from Sept. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, at the Rogers Free Library.

The exhibit's title draws upon the haunting words of The Raven, written by one-time Providence resident Edgar Allan Poe: “But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping, And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, That I scarce was sure I heard you—here I opened wide the door; — Darkness there and nothing more.”

“'Knock on Wood' seeks to delve into the mysterious and the whimsical, the fantastical and the superstitious,” said Vicky McGrath, Bristol Art Museum Board member. “Artists are encouraged to create works that capture the essence of the unknown, tapping into the spaces of fantasy and imagination."

Fisher is a Professor of Art at Rhode Island College and renowned for his expertise in printmaking and drawing. His academic credentials include a B.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and an M.F.A. from Yale University, Fisher's work has been showcased in numerous national and international venues. His artistic recognitions include a regional N.E.A. Fellowship, multiple Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Fellowships, and a Graphic Media Achievement Award from American Artist Magazine. 

Artists must submit and register their entries on the Museum website by Aug. 20. Selected artists will be notified by email no later than Aug. 30.  Intake of accepted works at Rogers Free Library, lower level, Sept.18 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sept. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Drawings, paintings, printing making, collage, fiber arts or photography only are accepted for this exhibit and must be 18 inches by 24 inches or smaller. All works must be original and artists are welcome to make them available for sale. No commissions will be taken by the Museum. 

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