2025 Art Meets Poetry
About
The Art Meets Poetry Exhibit is an annual collaboration between the Art Club of McKinney and the Mockingbord Poetry Society in McKinney, Texas. This exhibit is where art inspires poetry, and poetry inspires art. Artists and poets are paired, with artists creating pieces based on poems, and poets crafting verses inspired by art. These pairings are the heart of the event. Last year, 40 pairings were showcased to an audience of over 280 attendees and over $680 collected and donated to local charities. The event features live poetry readings, artist insights, and a meaningful community connection. In addition, AMP holds an art contest with the winning art featured on all exhibit promotional materials. This year's winner is Myryn Elizabeth Clark for her pastel piece titled Going Home. Raffle tickets are sold both days of the event with the winner announced on Saturday night. Cash, card, or Paypal accepted. Do not need to be present to win. All raffle proceeds are donated to local charities.
Save the Date
Opening Night & Reception
Friday, January 31, 2025 6-8PM
Poetry Readings and Art Showcase
Saturday, February 1, 2025 2-6pm
TUPPS BREWERY 402 E. LouIsiana St, McKinney, TX 75069
Exhibit on display Through February 10, 2025
CALLING ALL ARTISTS & POETS
Are you an artist or poet interested in participating in the 2025 Art Meets Poetry Exhibit? Download this year's Prospectus (which includes labels for art entries) for all the details you need to participate. Ready to submit your work? Complete the online entry form here. Submission deadline is midnight December 14, 2024. For options for interpretive entries, view all poetry submissions here and view all art submissions here.
Art Meets Poetry 2025 Exhibit Prospectus (pdf)
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2024 Art Meets Poetry
Experience the magic where art meets poetry!
In a captivating collaboration with the Mockingbird Poetry Society of McKinney, TX, we've united artists and poets to ignite inspiration like never before. Each duo, a fusion of visual and verbal brilliance, crafted works that transcended imagination and touched the soul.
This year's event showcased an impressive 40 pairings of art and poetry, each masterpiece a testament to the power of mutual inspiration. With over 280+ attendees enraptured by the synergy of art and poetry, the event not only sparked creativity but also inspired hearts.
In addition, through the generous support of our community, we raised over $680 in charitable donations for local food pantries.
Join us next year in celebrating the harmonious union of art and poetry, where every stroke of the brush and every word penned tells a story of collaboration, passion, and boundless imagination.
2024 Prospectus
2024 Prospectus (pdf)
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Creative energy, live poetry readings, refreshments, and amazing art. Enjoy the video!
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Welcome to the Art Club of McKinney
The Art Club of McKinney is a group of art lovers who love to share art together. We are an eclectic group of ages, personalities, and art styles who fit together to create a fun and inspiring group! Join us for our next event - we would love to meet you!