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The Moon as Muse: A Love Letter in Art & Verse

Call for Art, Current & Upcoming Exhibits, Library Art Gallery, Pecan Campus

The Moon as Muse blog banner with a yellow full moon. Deadline to submit artwork and poetry: February 17, 2025

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery is hosting a call for artists to submit artwork on the theme of the moon! The moon has long inspired artists across different fields. For painter Vincent van Gogh, it was a muse that illuminated his night scenes. Composer Claude Debussy captured its beauty in his piece Clair de Lune, translating moonlight into music. Meanwhile, Shakespeare used the moon as a recurring symbol in his works, representing themes of love, madness, and the passage of time.

The timeless allure of the moon has sparked creativity across generations, inspiring artists, musicians, and writers alike. Our ancestors looked to the moon to mark the passing of days and seasons, connecting daily rhythms to its cycles. They wove its phases into myths and legends, seeing it as a guiding light in the night sky and a symbol of constancy through change.

Today, we still stand under the same moon, inspired by its beauty, mystery, and even the possibilities of space travel. Share your unique perspective, whether inspired by ancient connections, everyday rhythms, or dreams of distant worlds. We invite artists to create and display work by submitting original art and poetry for an exhibition at the STC Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery March 5 – May 16, 2025. There will be an opening reception and awards on March 5, from 5 – 7 p.m. where participants will get a chance to win first, second, and third place. Participation is free and open to the public. All artwork must be ready to hang.

To participate, complete this entry form: THE MOON AS MUSE

The deadline to submit artwork or poetry is February 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. 

Artwork submissions can be dropped off to:

South Texas College Library
Gina Otvos, Bldg. F Rm. 235
3201 W Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78501

Poetry submissions can be emailed to: gotvos@southtexascollege.edu

Admission is free and open to the public.

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery Program organizes exhibitions and programs to engage students’ understanding of art and its role in culture, support the academic curriculum, and inspire continued education through direct engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.

For more information, contact 956-872-3488, gotvos@southtexascollege.edu or visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryartgallery/.

Call For Art Guidelines

Call for Art, Library Art Gallery, Uncategorized

South Texas College Library Art Gallery organizes exhibits to engage our community and support the curriculum. These calls for art are opportunities for everyone to be part of the art programming. The STC Library Art Gallery is committed to providing a welcoming and learning-centered environment. The purpose of displaying artwork at our libraries is to provide space for artists to display their works for the enjoyment and enrichment of our library visitors of all ages. This should be considered when creating and choosing artworks to exhibit. These guidelines are to ensure artwork can be showcased properly and safely. We reserve the right to deny any piece of artwork.

 When submitting, all artwork must be ready to display and hang. What do we mean by ready to hang?

For 2D traditional art,

  • Canvas and frames must have wire attached with D-rings or eyelets.
  • Lightweight frames can also be turned in with saw-tooth hangers. Plastic, damaged, table-top or flimsy frames will not be displayed.
  • Frames or poster-board wired with hot glue or any type of visible glue will not be accepted.
  • Fabric hanging art must be ready to hang with poles and wire, rods and casing, or stretched with a wooden frame, or it will be pinned to wall with nails or pushpins.
  • Pieces with special hanging requirements should include hardware and a clear, typed set of instructions, where appropriate.

For 3D art,

  • Freestanding sculptures should not need special mounting. Gallery has limited pedestals, providing a base or stand is ideal.
  • There is a weight limit of 10 lbs for 3D wall art and all frames.

General guidelines

  • Artwork will not be accepted without a fully completed submission form.
  • Work must have the artist’s name clearly written on back unless the nature of the work makes it impossible to do so.
  • Once exhibit is over, artists must pick up their works by the following week. If work is left, it will be discarded. Please contact gallery staff if special accommodation is needed. 
  • All artwork must be original and created within the past 3 years.
  • Artwork will be displayed as space permits; some work may be left out at the discretion of the gallery.
  • Artwork must be appropriate for all ages.
  • Restrictions on size, medium, or content of work will vary per exhibit call.
  • When entering a call for art show, it is agreed that you, the artist, owns copyrights and allow South Texas College to photograph and use for educational and promotional purposes.
  • STC will exercise due care when handling your work, STC will not be responsible for loss, damage, or replacement during exhibition and shipping.
  • Exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery organizes exhibitions and educational programs to engage student understanding of art, support the academic curriculum, and inspire continued education through direct engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.

For any questions, email bmonteja@southtexascollege.edu.