Summer Fiction: Call for Writers & Poets
U.S. 1 will once again publish its traditional Summer Fiction issue during the last week in July, on Wednesday, July 24.
Poets, playwrights, and writers from the greater Princeton region are encouraged to submit their original, previously unpublished work. This is an opportunity to have your work published in hardcopy form as well as on our website, www.princetoninfo.com.
Preference will be given to central New Jersey writers whose work addresses a theme or place relevant to the greater Princeton business community. Submissions from children are not encouraged.
Authors are asked to submit a maximum of five poems, one short story, and one play. You may submit works in multiple categories. While exceptions can be made, please try to limit short stories and plays to a maximum of 2,000 words.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 28.
Works should be sent by e-mail to fiction@princetoninfo.com. Be sure to include a brief biographical summary with your submission along with your name, address, and phone number.
For questions or additional information, email fiction@princetoninfo.com or call 609-452-7000.
Calls for Art
Kimberly Camp is the juror for Ellarslie Open 41.
Trenton City Museum invites artists to submit artwork for consideration in Ellarslie Open 41. Kimberly Camp, an artist, educator, museum leader, and gallery owner, will jury the 2024 show. Trenton City Museum will accept entries online from May 13 to June 13.
Artists may submit a total of up to four pieces. Entry categories are Sculpture; Paintings; Works on Paper; Photography; Digital Art, which will include Video for the first time. Entry instructions and schedule are at ellarslie.org/EO41. The top award, Best In Show Overall, carries a prize of $1000. Monetary awards are also given for first place in each category and for special sponsored awards whose criteria and subject matter vary. Best In Show Overall in 2023 was awarded to David Orban of Hamilton, whose work is on view in the new show Space & Clutter, along with works by Jackie Lima of Easton, Pennsylvania, and Paul Smith of Brooklyn, New York.
Showcasing contemporary work by established and emerging artists from across the region and beyond, the Ellarslie Open has developed into the area’s premier annual juried exhibition. In 2023 it marked its 40th showing with 150 pieces selected from 637 entered. Exhibiting artists were based in the greater Trenton area and across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and beyond. An artists and members reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, July 13, will be followed by a public reception Sunday, July 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Ellarslie Open 41 will be on view through September 29. Dates for gallery talks related to the exhibition will be announced.
Ellarslie Open 41 Juror Kimberly Camp’s paintings and dolls have appeared in more than 100 solo and group exhibitions. The recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts fellowships and a Kellogg National Leadership Program Fellowship, Camp also served as a museum president and CEO for 25 years and has taught at several colleges and universities, including Rutgers Camden, Lincoln, and Drexel universities. Cultural institutions she led include the Smithsonian Institution Experimental Gallery, of which she was a founding director; Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History; and the Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania. She founded and operates Galerie Marie, located in Collingswood, where people can see her work and that of more than 200 international artists.
Works from a previous fiber art show at the New Hope Arts Center.
The New Hope Arts Center has announced its upcoming Juried Fiber Exhibition, curated by the fiber artist Rita Gekht, titled “Structures and Constructions in Fiber.” This exhibition aims to challenge traditional fiber techniques with construction while exploring and highlighting structures as a visual subject matter. Fiber artists throughout the Tri-State region are invited to submit their innovative works for consideration by Monday, May 13. The “Structures and Construction in Fiber” exhibition will be featured in the New Hope Arts Center’s main gallery within the recently renovated 200-year-old converted mill in New Hope, PA, a major international arts destination known for its rich cultural history.
The “Structures and Constructions in Fiber” exhibition, running from June 29 to August 18, offers a unique platform for artists to showcase their creativity in two and three dimensions, fiber installations and mixed media, challenge themselves and push the boundaries of their art. At least 50 percent of the materials used will be fiber-based.
“We’re excited to see how artists interpret the theme of ‘Structures and Constructions in Fiber.’ This is a fantastic opportunity for fiber artists to push their boundaries and present their unique perspectives on this intriguing subject,” said Rita Gekht, the exhibition’s curator.
Interested artists can submit their entries by May 13. Each application requires a non-refundable fee of $40, or $30 for NH Arts Members, payable online via PayPal or by check made out to “New Hope Arts.” Artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration, accompanied by an entry form, JPEG images, resume, and artist statement. Submissions can be emailed to newhopeartsorg@gmail.com or sent by mail to 2 Stockton Ave, New Hope, PA 18938 (with images emailed separately).
The curator, Rita Gekht, will serve as the juror and review all submissions in a blind jury process. Works will be judged based on artistic excellence and aesthetic vision, and selected artists will be notified by email.
The “Structures and Constructions in Fiber” exhibition is made possible partly by funding from Visit Bucks County’s Tourism Grant Program and support from individual sponsors Roger Thomas, Ricki Fisher, and Larry Keller.
For more information about the “Structures and Constructions in Fiber” exhibition and submission guidelines, please visit www.newhopearts.org or contact newhopeartsorg@gmail.com.
The West Windsor Arts Council invites artists to submit work for its summer art show, titled “Throwback Summer.” The deadline to enter is June 11 for the show scheduled to be exhibited from July 16 through September 7. The juror for the show is Christine Ramirez, the executive director of New Hope Arts.
The brief to artists is follows:
“As we roll into the sunshine months of the year, what are your favorite memories from summers past? The first dip in the pool with siblings, relishing flavors of popsicles while on a walk on the beach with friends, smoke from the family barbecue, or just a plain old backyard sunbathing? A scroll through Instagram under the hashtag throwback summer opens up a portal of lazy laid back beach days, ice-cream cones melting, screaming roller coasters, smiling children, flowery weddings, cool waters, and more.
“There are moments from past summers we love looking back on and reliving. Let’s throwback to a summer feeling we would like to memorialize forever. Take inspiration from your summer moments and showcase them in your paintings, photographs, mixed media, and more for this show at West Windsor Arts.”
Visit westwindsorarts.org/exhibition/artshow-prospectus for complete entry details.
Call for Singers
The Jersey Harmony Chorus invites prospective members to “Sing with Success,” an evening of vocal exploration on Monday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. to learn about four-part harmony, competing with other regional Sweet Adeline choruses, and how you can become a member of the competitive women’s chorus. The event takes place in the Princeton area. Call or text Carole at 732-236-6803 or email jhc.membership@gmail.com to register and for more information.
Call for Campers
A family with tents pitched is ready for star-gazing, night hikes, and s’mores by the fire at a previous Camp Out.
Mercer County Park Commission’s Come Out and Play Camp Out is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2 (with rain date June 8-9) at Rosedale Park, 424 Federal City Road, Pennington.
Cost for Mercer county residents is $15 per person; out-of-county residents, $25 per person. Registration is currently open Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/mercer. Space is limited to 20 tent sites or approximately 80 guests.
During this special annual event, families and individuals will be able to spend the night in the park, with activities planned to provide a welcoming environment for first-time campers and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Join us for naturalist-led fishing, stargazing, and night hikes. There will also be camp songs, roasting hot dogs and s’mores by the campfire. Participants will wrap up the event the next morning by enjoying a continental breakfast and an early bird-walk or family craft before heading home. The Come Out and Play Camp Out is designed to provide a unique summer experience.
For more information, email natureprograms@mercercounty.org or call 609-888-3218.
