Entry Deadline: Jan 23, 2026
Exhibition: Feb 1 – Apr 1, 2026
Fee: $25 upon acceptance
Location: MY TOWN'S CAFE, 51 W Main Street, East Islip, NY
Medium: All
Islip Arts Council is curating a special Black History Month poetry + art exhibition in a cozy coffee shop setting - and we're seeking Black poets and visual artists to be part of it.
IN VIEW seeks to combine words with visual art, celebrating the Black experience in many forms. This two month exhibition aims to elevate Black artists in our community and will feature a special Open Mic style reception.
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Artists may submit up to 3 works in .jpg format through our GOOGLE ENTRY FORM FOUND HERE. All work MUST be wired and ready to hang. No work previously shown at the Gallery will be accepted.
ENTRY FEE $25 upon acceptance
ENTRY DEADLINE Jan 23, 2026, 11:59pm
ARTIST NOTIFICATION Jan 24, end of business day.
DELIVERY & PICK-UP OF WORK
Accepted artists may drop off at My Town's Cafe on Jan 29, from 3-6pm.
Artists will pick up their work at My Town's Cafe on Apr 2, 6-8pm.
IF DROP OFF OR PICK UP dates do not work for artists, special arrangements must be made prior to drop off by calling 631-888-3525.
Any work left by the artist at the Gallery beyond the assigned pick-up date will be charged a warehousing fee of $2.00 per day. A 25% donation from sold artwork will be accepted by Islip Arts Council.
Submitted work is juried for acceptance by the Curatorial Team of Islip Arts Council, and all decisions are final. Submitting a work of art implies agreement on the part of the artist with all conditions set forth in this prospectus. IAC will take reasonable care of submitted works but are not responsible for any loss or damage to said work.
