Our only annual competition is back and we want you to join us! Creative Prompt is a participatory, inclusive creativity event!

Open to writers, musicians, and visual artists of all kinds. Writers submit a poem, short story, or song; artists create a new work using the written work as inspiration. The resulting artwork is then displayed alongside the written piece that inspired it.

Open to All Area Artists. Join Red Door 104 as we embark on an artistic journey that pushes the boundaries. All art submitted must be created during a specific timeframe and done in response to a story or poem provided to you. The goal? To gain inspiration from a written work and to challenge yourself to think and create in a new way.

Here’s how it works . . . .

Writers:

First, the writer creates a piece that focuses on any subject matter. The original creative writing piece can be a poem, short story or song, previously unpublished. Written pieces must fit onto a single page (Letter 8 1/2 x 11) and typed in 14pt Arial font. Each entry will be reviewed by recognized writing authority. Entries submitted will be judged on originality, subject focus, and literary excellence.  A $40.00 non-refundable registration fee required with your submission by September 1st, 2024. Written works are due in gallery by September 1st, 2024.

Artists:

Artists will need to submit their non-refundable $40.00 entry fee prior to September 1st. Artists will then be assigned one of the creative writing pieces by September 5, 2022. All artist registrants will receive their randomly selected written piece at the same time. Each artist must transform the written piece into a piece of artwork that (s)he interprets from the writing. Any medium can be used to artistically portray the subject matter.  Artworks will be due in the gallery by October 5, 2024.

Pairing:

The creative writer/artist pairing will remain unknown to all participants until the show’s reception. Written works and artworks will be judged separately and prizes will be awarded in both categories.

Writers Submissions Due: September 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Artists Must Sign Up By: September 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Written Pieces Sent to Artists: September 5, 2024

Art Pieces Due: October 5, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Reception: Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Terms and Conditions:

Entrance into this exhibition indicates writer’s and artist's acceptance of any and all terms and conditions stated in this or other information regarding this competition. It is agreed that the artist will present selected image(s), matted and framed according to specifications required and stated by the gallery, by the deadline. Any work that does not meet the specifications will not be displayed. Artist(s) and writer(s) affirm that all work submitted is original and does not infringe on copyrighted material. All copyrights remain the property of the originator. It is understood the RED DOOR 104 Gallery shall charge a commission of 35% on all original works displayed and sold during the duration of the exhibition or from the website. We will have unlimited use and display of writing and images on the gallery website and social media sites for the purposes of promotion. Promotional usage of images shall be free of royalty and no extra charge will be sustained by the artist(s) or gallery for said promotional usage. Display of any and all images in exhibition shall be at the discretion of the curator. It is further understood that the Red Door 104 Gallery will not be held responsible for the payment of return postage on any artwork nor will the gallery be held liable for damages sustained during shipping due to mishandling by couriers or improper packaging. The Red Door 104 Gallery will insure the work in exhibition for the duration of the exhibition at no cost to the artist(s).

By paying the non-refundable entry fee, the entrant signifies that he/she has read and understands the above terms and conditions.  

We look forward to seeing what you all create!