Winter in America: from Robert Frost to Gil Scott Heron

What does the phrase "Winter in America" conjure up in your mind? Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening? Or perhaps the more metaphorical, dystopian view from poet Gil Scott Heron of a period of frozen dreams, frozen ideas, and frozen inspiration? Or a cultural decline, political malaise or chilling of free speech? The seasons can reflect the march of time or signify an eternal natural cycle. Is winter the end of the life cycle or mere hibernation before rebirth and a brighter spring?

University of Bridgeport's Schelfhaudt Gallery is seeking artists' interpretations for this themed exhibit: Winter in America. This will be a juried show with first, second, and third best of show recognition. Multiple media, painting, poetry, sculpture, video formats will be accepted. The gallery can accommodate larger pieces of work. The competition is open to all artists, national and international. All forms of painting, drawing, photography, graphics, digital, sculpture and multimedia are eligible. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Entry fee is $25.00 for first five entries; $5 for each additional entry. Work submission requirements include .pdf or .jpeg files with 10MB maximum. Each piece should include a short blurb about the work, including size and medium. All work selected for exhibition must be ready for hanging with appropriate hardware. Artists will be responsible for shipping and insurance of artwork. Artwork will be offered for sale at 50%/50% commission structure. Exhibition dates are January 29, 2026 - March 8, 2026.