Submission Deadline: Saturday, December 21, 2024
OVERVIEW West Valley Arts Council is seeking Arizona African American artists to submit 2D and 3D artwork for consideration for the IMPRINT: African Americans in the Arts exhibit at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise. The exhibit will provide a comprehensive scope of representation and recognition of Arizona's African American artists.
This opportunity is open to African American professional artists 18 and older living in Arizona.
IMPRINT: African Americans in the Arts is a part of WVAC's IMPRINT: Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Arts program, created and launched in 2020. It is specifically designed to recognize artists of color in and around the valley. We believe artists of color have made significant and positive contributions to our communities through the arts. WVAC seeks to highlight those impressions through ongoing exhibitions, workshops and lectures. Learn more about WVAC at www.westvalleyarts.org
CRITERIA:
- Each entry must be the artist’s original work. No giclee or other types of prints will be accepted.
- Visual themes and media are open, however please consider the nature of viewership as the Arts HQ Gallery does cater to families and children.
- All 2D artwork must be properly framed and/or wired, not to exceed 20 lbs (saw teeth are acceptable).
- Selected work must include a label or identification on the back/bottom of the work, including the name of the artist and title, medium and price.
*WVAC board and staff reserves the right to refuse any work based on its inability to meet the criteria, inability to be displayed safely and without difficulty, or inappropriateness in themes or content.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 3 separate artwork entries per submission.
- Entries must include an image of each piece (images must be at least 300 dpi and .jpg or .png format.), along with the title, size, medium, and price for each.
- Biography of the artist
- Statement of Work
- Website and Instagram (preferred but optional)
- All entries must be completed and received by midnight on the deadline date. Late submissions will not be considered.
Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of WVAC staff members and key partners.
EXHIBIT INFORMATION
IMPRINT: African American Artists opens Friday, January 10, 2025 with an opening reception from 5-7pm at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise, AZ at 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Ste 102, Surprise, AZ 85374. During the opening, artists are encouraged to attend, mingle and network with fellow artists, visitors, and patrons. Refreshments will be served for a donation. The exhibit will run through February 13, 2025. Artists are responsible for delivery and pick up of their artwork to the Arts HQ Gallery Pick up will be following the exhibit on February 14 or February 15th, 10am-1pm
The exhibit will be featured on the West Valley Arts Council website and social media via Facebook and Instagram. Artists are also encouraged to promote the exhibit in tandem on their own social media platforms.
SCHEDULE / TIMELINE
Submission Deadline: Saturday, December 21, 2024 12am
Artist Notification: Monday, December 23, 2024
Artwork Drop off: Friday, January 3, 2025
Exhibit Run Dates: January 10, 2025 - February 13, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, January 10, 5-7pm
Artwork Pick up: Friday, February 14, or Saturday, February 15, 10am-1pm
QUESTIONS - Email gallery@westvalleyarts.org