Art Collaboration and Important Dates

The energy surrounding the Guild right now is electrifying! So much is going on and we're all so excited. Here are the details for the ART collaboration and important dates to remember.

Fall Reflections

The theme for this collaboration is "Fall Reflections," an introspective view on relaxation, acceptance, and coming into one's own. In this light, artworks and storytelling will combine to bring a warm sense of home, growth, and renewal for a visual storytelling experience for the community.

Fall Reflections is a 2-month collaboration with the Tusc. Co. Art Guild. The idea is simple: We write stories and poetry based on artwork from the Art Guild. Artists will submit their paintings to the Writers Guild for consideration, then writers will select a painting that "calls to them and their creativity." The blending of art and storytelling will then come together at two different events, one in September at the Dover Public Library and the other in October at the Tusc. Co. (Phila) Library.

The timeline for participation in this collaboration is as follows:

• Writers will view/select a painting at our JUNE meeting
• Drafts of stories/poems will be workshopped at our JULY meeting
• Submission deadline of finalized work will be our AUGUST meeting
• Submission guidelines:

          Please submit final work in single-spaced formatting specific to your genre
          Creative formatting is encouraged for poetry
          Double-sided - not single
          Typed in Times New Roman 12pt font
          Title and author name at the top

NOTE: Works submitted will be part of both shows, on display for visitors to read, from September through October. Copies will become the property of the Writers Guild for our archives and scrapbook (creating memories of what we do in the community), but authors retain 100% ownership and copyright at all times and will receive recognition for their authorship.

                                                                         MARK YOUR CALENDARS
                                                   for this wonderful blending of art and literary work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 - Dover Public Library - 5-7pm (Community Room)
All month long, the paintings will be displayed in the Community Room and the written work will be hanging beside the artwork, safely attached to the wall in laminated sheets. On 9/16, the Guild will present the written work with the authors reading their pieces aloud for the community. People in attendance will be able to hear the oral story/poem while gazing upon the artwork, bringing the arts to life through wonderful blending of the visual and auditory. After the readings, the artists and writers will have an opportunity to talk about their works and creative inspirations, as well as a chance to meet and mingle with the audience. Light snacks will be provided.

OCTOBER 7, 2026 - Tusc. Co. (Phila) Library - 5:30-7:30pm
All month long, five to six paintings will be displayed in the Community Room, with another four to five displayed in the hallway; the written works will be hanging beside the artwork, safely attached to the wall in laminated sheets. On 10/7, the Guild will present the written works for the paintings in the community Room, with the authors reading the pieces aloud for the community. People in attendance will be able to hear the oral story/poem while gazing upon the artwork, bringing the arts to life through a wonderful blending of the visual and auditory. After the readings, the artists and writers will have an opportunity to talk about their works and creative inspirations, as well as a chance to meet and mingle with the audience. Light snacks will be provided.

Member Participation

If you are interested in participating in this amazing collaboration, simply contact Bre at [email protected]. All official members are eligible and are encouraged to join in on the fun! And don't forget, we'll be viewing the paintings at the JUNE meeting, so be sure to attend so you can select your favorite.