VERSE/VISUAL 2025

Step into a vibrant and lively conversation about inspiration at VERSE/VISUAL, a free community art festival happening August 15-17 at EBSCO Hall, 5 Peatfield Street, Ipswich MA and September 26-28 at the Haverhill Art Walk.

Seventy-four visionary artists have been paired to create brand-new works inspired by each other’s previous pieces—resulting in a dazzling display of artistic dialogue across mediums.

Beyond the gallery walls, the weekend will pulse with live music, hands-on community art projects, and opportunities for connection and creativity for all ages.

Don’t miss your chance to witness how art sparks art—and find your own inspiration.

VERSE/VISUAL is a collaborative art experience where inspiration becomes the medium.

At its core, VERSE/VISUAL is a creative exchange: each participating artist submits a completed work of any medium - a painting, a poem, a short film, a sculpture, a song, a performance piece, maybe even a table! - which is presented in the exhibition for its own artistic merit. But that’s just the beginning. Each of these works is then given anonymously to another participating artist, who creates an entirely new piece in response.

The result is a dynamic pairing of “inspiration” and “exploration” works of two creations in conversation. Sometimes the link between the works is direct and visible, echoing a color palette, a phrase, or a material. Other times, it’s conceptual, abstract, even surprising, like a meditation on theme, emotion, or form that reveals the breadth of interpretation and imagination.

Together, these artistic pairings create an ecosystem of influence, connection, and transformation. The final exhibition is more than a showcase of individual talent. It is a living map of creative lineage. Viewers are invited into a rich, layered experience: to trace the threads of inspiration, to reflect on how ideas evolve, and to witness the many ways artists see, feel, and respond to the world and to each other.

VERSE/VISUAL is not just a show. It’s a journey. A dialogue. An invitation into the heart of creative process.

Admission is free. All are welcome.

VERSE/VISUAL IPSWICH

August 15-17, 2025

EBSCO Hall, 5 Peatfield Street, Ipswich, MA

Friday, August 15th Opening Reception 6:30pm – 9pm

Saturday, August 16th 10am – 6pm

Music by Chuck Doran and Friends 2pm – 4:30pm

Sunday, August 17th 10am – 4pm

Music by Mile Lane 11am – 1pm

Mini VERSE/VISUAL experience for all ages – try it yourself!

Info: Meet our fantastic artists, stroll and enjoy the show, mingle, make a new friend.

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