A Poetry x Visual Art Competition Series
Where poets and visual artists unite to create a single collaborative work and compete for a crowd-judged prize pot.
Debut Event: 1313 Festival - June 13, 2026 - Columbus, Ohio
The Concept
Exhibit of Expression pairs a poet with a visual artist. Together they create one collaborative piece where the artwork illustrates the poem. On competition night, the poet performs as the artwork is displayed. The crowd decides who wins.
The Format
Enter Solo
Poets and artists each sign up individually through their own entry path. $10 entry fee per person.
Get Paired
We match each poet with a visual artist. You collaborate to create one piece together before the event.
Perform
On competition night, the poet performs as the finished artwork is displayed alongside them.
Crowd Votes
Ticket holders vote through the platform. Every ticket purchase unlocks a vote. Results are announced live.
The Prize
The pot grows with every pair that enters. $20 per pair goes directly into the pot. The crowd picks the winners.
1st Place
60%
of total pot
2nd Place
30%
of total pot
3rd Place
10%
of total pot
Example: 10 competing pairs = $200 pot. 1st takes $120, 2nd takes $60, 3rd takes $20.
Enter the Competition
Sign up as a poet or visual artist. We handle the pairing. You bring the work.
Competitor
You bring original poetry. We pair you with a visual artist to create one unified collaborative piece. On competition night you perform your poem as your partner's artwork is displayed.
$10Entry fee per person
Enter as a PoetCompetitor
You bring your visual art. We pair you with a poet whose words you will illustrate. Together you create one collaborative piece displayed on competition night.
$10Entry fee per person
Enter as an ArtistPoet Entry
Sign Up as a Poet
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Artist Entry
Sign Up as an Artist
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