FUZZY WUZZY,
but not a bear
I will eat snails, but peaches give me the willies. Illogical, I know. It is about the fur. I eat kiwi and coconut because it is clear they are meant to be peeled. But fresh peaches have human-like hair growing that peeling seems a little cannibalistic. I hear your snickering; don’t judge me. I’ll eat my peaches canned or just settle for nectarines, thank-you-very-much. This next Call is all about the fur… in a good way. Take a look!
Check out this Call for Entries from White Flag Projects (St. Louis, MO) for Fur Elise, an artshow celebrating companion animals. This show will be a little out there for some of you, but White Flag Projects is known for being on the edge… this is no exception. Don’t miss this all hung opportunity!
CALL for ENTRIES:
Fur Elise
White Flag Projects, a not-for-profit arts institution, invites all companion animals and their guardians to display objects crafted from collected fur brushings as part of Für Elise, a special display of fur objects to be held August 13 through 22, 2011. Für Elise will open with a free public reception for companion animals and their guardians Saturday afternoon, August 13 from 1-3
PM. All guardians will receive a complimentary Für Elise poster including their companion animal’s name.
ELIGIBILITY: All entries that meet the requirements will be accepted for display.
MEDIA: Entries must be comprised of at least 90% collected fur brushings. Entries containing excessive secondary materials will not be accepted.
Entries must be crafted from the fur of living cats, dogs, and other companion animals – pelts, hides, or artificial fur will not be accepted. Entries may be 2 or 3 dimensional. Entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form. Entries will be credited exclusively to the companion animal.
DEADLINE: Mailed entries must be received no later than August 10, 2011.
ENTRY FEE: There is no entry fee, but you will have to pay shipping.
ABOUT WHITE FLAG PROJECTS: White Flag Projects is a non-profit gallery established to facilitate meaningful exhibitions by progressive international, national & local artists.
For complete details, Download the Full Guidelines!
I’m sad to say that I won’t be able to submit a piece for this Call. My buddy, Coach, passed away several weeks ago from cancer. He was diagnosed nearly two years ago with an inoperable tumor and given roughly a week to live by the vet. We took him home and began a steady diet of steak with regular trips to the beach. It must have worked because he lived long after his initial diagnosis. It turns out that vets are human and dogs are fighters. Of course, being a Golden mix, Coach’s hair is still with us. He was quite a shedder. Sadly, however, the Call requests that artists use only the fur of living animals. Oh well, I couldn’t bring myself to work with his fur. I still can’t sweep behind the couch without crying.