Say it Like a Poet: June Open Call for Artists

What does poetry look like?

For some, it lives on a page. For others, it appears through paint, photography, sculpture, music, collage, or found objects. Poetry has always been more than words. It is expression, emotion, memory, and the human desire to communicate something meaningful.

This June, LemonChrystal Artist Sanctuary invites artists throughout Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio to participate in our newest gallery theme:

Say it Like a Poet

We are seeking artwork inspired by poetry, words, phrases, prose, lyrics, storytelling, personal reflection, and creative expression in all its forms.

Whether your work incorporates written language directly or simply captures the feeling of a poem through visual means, we encourage you to interpret the theme in your own unique way.

Possible interpretations include:

• Poetry-inspired artwork
• Visual art containing text or typography
• Lyrics as visual storytelling
• Mental health and personal reflection
• Spoken word influences
• Mixed media incorporating language
• Experimental and conceptual work

This exhibition will also feature performances from the Tri-C Poets Group, whose work promotes awareness surrounding mental health through spoken word and creative expression.

Visitors will have opportunities to contribute to a collaborative Community Art Wall and participate in interactive poetry activities throughout the exhibition.

Submission Deadline

June 6, 2026

Submit Artwork

Text: 330-614-2789

Email: ghostrighterzartistservices@gmail.com

Every artist has something to say.

This June, say it like a poet.