The Poetry & Art XI exhibition will run from July 6th through September 28th, 2025, at Hole in the Wall Bagels. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, July 6th, from 2:30pm to 4pm, to which the public is warmly invited.
The Good Tern Co-op is excited to announce its eleventh annual collaborative mail-in exhibition, “Poetry & Art XI", opening in July 2025. This exhibition invites artists and poets of all ages to contribute postcard-sized works that will adorn the walls of our gallery in Hole in the Wall Bagels, located at 754 Main Street, Rockland. Last year's exhibition featured submissions from four countries and over a dozen U.S. states, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of creativity. Please help us collage the walls again this year!
To participate, create a poem, painting, drawing, collage, or other artwork that fits within the dimensions of a standard postcard (approximately 4” x 6”). Submissions should be family-friendly and suitable for public display. Works may be signed or submitted anonymously.
Entries must be postmarked by June 23rd and submitted by mail to: Curator of Poetry & Art, Good Tern Co-op, 750 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841.
While the traditional nature of mail-in exhibitions involves creating pieces specifically for the event without the expectation of return, we understand that some participants may wish to retain their original works. If you would like your piece returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with adequate postage. Alternatively, if clearly specified, works can be picked up in person at Good Tern during the month of October. Submissions without clear return arrangements will be considered contributions to the exhibition.
Exhibition Details:
Submission Deadline: June 23rd (must be postmarked by this date)
Exhibition Dates: July 6th – September 28th, 2025
Exhibition Location: Good Tern Gallery at Hole in the Wall Bagels, 754 Main Street, Rockland
Submission Address: Curator of Poetry & Art, Good Tern Co-op, 750 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841.
For additional information or inquiries, please contact: community@goodtern.coop
