Art Calls Roam. Create. Send. – A Postcard Journey with Walt Whitman
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: September 1, 2025 – Let your creativity travel—one postcard at a time. Artists, writers, travelers, and Walt Whitman lovers from around the globe are invited to participate in Verses in Transit – “Roam. Create. Send.” an international juried postcard exhibition that celebrates the enduring power of poetry, visual storytelling, and connection through travel.
Co-hosted by Trinity Community Arts Center (TCAC) and Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, in partnership with Hendrick Art Studio and Girl in a Camera Productions, this distinctive traveling exhibit invites creatives to mail in original 4” x 6” postcard artwork inspired by the words of Walt Whitman. Each card serves as a piece of visual poetry, a mobile art object, and a tribute to Whitman’s call to roam boldly and speak freely.
VENUES
First Stop: Exhibit Dates: Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025
Location: Trinity Community Arts Center, 130 Main Street, Northport, NY
After its Northport opening, the exhibit will travel to the Walt Whitman Birthplace, offering a full-circle experience from poetic inspiration to historic destination.
Next Stop: Exhibit Dates: Monday, October 20, 2025 – Sunday, November 16, 2025
Location: Main Reception Area – Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (next to Barnes & Noble)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Outstanding submissions will be honored with the Visual Pallet Award for Best of Show, Honorable Mention and People’s Choice Award. All accepted entries become part of the TCAC’s permanent collection and may be featured in future exhibits, promotions, and press materials. By entering, Artists retain copyright and grants perpetual usage rights.
APPLY ONLINE – $30 for up to 3 postcards
Create original artwork on the front of a 4” x 6” postcard. On the reverse, handwrite a favorite Walt Whitman verse—clearly citing its source. Every postcard becomes a one- of-a-kind keepsake that captures both your personal expression and Whitman’s timeless voice.
Each postcard must include:
- Legibly printed full name
- Instagram or Facebook handle (if applicable)
- E-mail address
Submissions missing this information will not be eligible for jury review.
About:
The Trinity Community Art Center (TCAC), located in the St. Bede’s House at Trinity Episcopal Church (130 Main Street, Northport, NY). TCAC features fine arts, exhibits, adult and children’s workshops and the occasional social event.
The Trinity Community Art Center
130 Main Street
Northport, NY
