looking for one in a MELON
I fall in love with foods, binge needlessly and then tire of them quickly. It is a pattern. I have eaten enough watermelon this summer that the very notion of it is a little nauseating. I’m off in pursuit of something new, but I’ll make my way back to watermelon by next summer. I’m often that way with galleries as well.
I become enamored of the curatorial vision of a handful of galleries for a while, then tire when it feels like I’m seeing the same Calls from them over and over again. Sometimes you need to stretch your proverbial legs, take your work for a walk, explore new territorty. While on one of those searches, I came across this theme and thought it so relevant and current to my work, that I should give it a try. I offer it to you in case it is of interest…
Check out this Call for Entries from Skye Gallery (Providence, RI) for Redemption. $30 Entry & 50% commission. Take the time to research their previous shows and in-house artists. Is this show a good fit for you?
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CALL for ENTRIES:
Redemption
from Skye Gallery
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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+, residing in the U.S.
MEDIA: Open to all media except film/video
THEME: Redemption. “In these times of unearthing atrocities & a growing shared conversation about our traumas personal, political & historic, the idea of healing & recovery sometimes feels past our fingertips and humanity’s capacity. This begs the question: What is redemption? What does it look like? Is it possible or just a human construct for the convenience for the ones who wound & institutions that oppress? What is the price to repair? Is there a moral economy?”
DEADLINE: September 20, 2019
NOTIFICATION: September 30, 2019
ENTRY FEE: $30 up to 3
JUROR: Gallery owner Jonny Skye (BA Visual Arts, Brown University, MAT Art Education, Rhode Island School of Design) will lead selection of artwork.
SALES: Art sales are split 50/50. Artist honors the split agreement for 3 months after exhibition.
For complete details, Read Full Call!
