Red Wing Arts 2026 Poet Artist Collaboration

Red Wing Arts (RWA) is excited to announce the 25th Annual Poet Artist Collaboration! We seek 24 juried Poets and 24 juried Artists to participate in this popular annual event which includes an art exhibit of collaborative artworks and poems, poetry events, and the creation of a chapbook featuring all artwork and poetry. From the selected poems, the invited Artists create a new piece of art inspired by one of the poems. Learn more and apply using the links below:

Submission Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
Exhibit dates: April 17 – June 8, 2026

Poet Artist Collaboration

History of the Poet Artist Collaboration
The Poet Artist Collaboration began in 2000 when Beverly Voldseth Allers, member of a Northfield writing group and writer for the local paper, approached Marie Marvin at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota, MN, with an idea. Beverly said, “What if poets wrote for the artists and artists illustrated the writing?” Marie loved this concept, and with her passion nurtured this collaborative event until she passed the baton to Red Wing Arts in 2020.

Today, the event is as strong as ever and continues to give poets a much-needed opportunity to share their work. Both minds are expanded: the poet who shares their words as art and the artist who uses their craft to interpret the words. Together they provide a gift to art appreciators and the community.

We thank Beverly for the idea and Marie for entrusting us to steward this special event. We hope you enjoy the art in all its forms! — Red Wing Arts

2025 Poet Artist Collaboration Chapbook

2026 PAC Chapbook will be available in April 2026