DREAMS: Postcards from the Soul​​
Dreams are postcards from our souls. While we sleep, our dreams become passageways to other dimensions, where the soul roams free. When we wake, fragments of the journey return to our consciousness as visual imagery and symbolic language. They are keepsakes from our dream journey, postcards from the soul. Artists will capture their nocturnal visions and text to be displayed on postcards.
The art exhibition, *Dreams: Postcards from the Soul*, invites viewers to embark on a journey through the mysterious and profound realm of dreams. This collection features a series of visual imagery paintings, dialogue, poetry, and multimedia works that explore the concept of dreams as messages—or "postcards"—sent to us from the depths of our own souls. Each artwork serves as a visual representation of the subconscious mind, filled with symbols, emotions, and narratives that bridge the gap between the conscious and the unconscious. ​​
Submission Deadline: Saturday June 14, 2025 6pm EST
Drop off: Tuesday June 19, 2025 - 1-4pm
Shipping: By June 13, 2025 to Gallery 40 c/o Paola Bari, 5 Barnard Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Exhibition Dates: June 20, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Venue: Mercat Art Space, 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Art Space managed by Gallery 40
Prizes:
-- Best in Show: A 6-week solo show in the Mercat Art Space in the year 2026 - time to be discussed with the gallery
-- 2 Honorable mentions: A 6-week 2 person show in the Mercat Art Space in the year 2026 - time to be discussed with the gallery
Submission Guidelines:
1. Format: Artworks must be created on a standard postcard size (4 x 6 inches) An example is available HERE
The medium is open, and artists are encouraged to explore a variety of styles, including but not limited to painting, drawing, collage, digital art, photography, mixed media, and textile art, written word, poetry. The artwork submission will be on one side of the postcard and on the other side will be set up like the mailing side of the postcard with address, sender and dream information. Be creative.
2. Theme: Submissions should reflect the theme of the exhibition —Dreams: Postcards from the Soul. Consider using dream symbolism, surreal imagery, abstract representations, dream fragments or any visual or artistic language that conveys the essence of a dream or a message from the soul.
3. Number of Submissions: Artists may submit up to three pieces. Each piece should be an original work created specifically for this exhibition. Depending on the quality of the work and the number of submissions, the submissions that align most closely with the theme will be placed on the exhibition wall and others may be placed in a Dream Box for viewing.
4. Submission Process: - Fill out the submission form. Send a postcard in an envelope or as a postcard to the gallery address specified above. If you would like the postcard returned after the exhibition, if not sold, please include a self addressed stamped envelope for return. There is a $10.00 submission fee per postcard to be paid (instructions at the end of the application form). All the artwork must be for sale. There is a 20% gallery commission fee.
5. Deadline for Submissions: All submissions must be received by June 14, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
6. Exhibition Details: Selected artworks will be displayed in the gallery as part of a larger installation, where viewers will experience a tapestry of dream-inspired postcards. Artworks will be mounted on walls and displayed in creative arrangements that encourage contemplation and dialogue. Some artworks may be viewed individually from the Dream Box.
7. Shipping and Handling: All artwork that follows the submission guidelines will be accepted. Artist is responsible for dropping off or shipping to gallery and return postage. Shipping address is: Gallery 40 c/o Paola Bari, 5 Barnard Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
8. Sales and Promotion: All works may be made available for sale at the artist’s discretion. The exhibition will be promoted across various platforms, including gallery networks, social media, and press releases.
9. Artist will be paid at the end of the exhibition via check, Paypal or Venmo.
What We Are Looking For: We are seeking works that are: - Imaginative and evocative, capturing the essence of dreams or subconscious messages. Thought-provoking and reflective, encouraging viewers to ponder their own inner worlds. - Visually compelling, with strong use of composition, color, texture, and symbolism. Works must be in 4x6 postcard format.
Promotion: Featured in the exhibition catalog, press releases, social media campaigns, and more.
Join us in this creative exploration of the subconscious. Share your dream postcards with the world!
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Exhibit curators and jurors of selection:
Tara O'Grady is an intuitive educator, author, and singer-songwriter who explores dreamscapes to enhance her imaginative thinking and creativity. She has produced and recorded five albums of jazz, blues and folk music, and published two books - Migrating toward Happiness: The Soundtrack to My Spiritual Awakening, and The Gods of Clown Alley. As a Bliss Ambassador she guides food, music, and writing tours to Ireland
and Europe. O'Grady lives in Beacon, NY and is currently writing a novel featuring dreams.
www.butterflycoach.org
Amy Lloyd, Chicago/Tuscany is a classically trained visual artist and painter that uses her dreams as inspiration and cues to create work that expresses the visions and meaning within the dream space. She believes that the imagery within the dream potentially reveals glimpses of the soul and universality. In this exhibition, Dreams; Postcards from the Soul, she will exhibit 3 oil paintings; one large scale(48” x 48”) and 2 smaller scale, that take you on that journey into the subconscious, collecting the keepsakes, fragments(postcards) from the dream.
www.amylloydart.com
@idreamipaint
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For any questions, please contact the gallery at info@gallery40pok.com