LUXE: Reflecting Queer Beauty and Resilience

Description

June 2024

LUXE: Reflecting Queer Beauty and Resilience

Mosaic Art Collective proudly presents "LUXE: Reflecting Queer Beauty and Resilience," an open call inviting artists from all corners of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to explore and celebrate the multifaceted aspects of queer identity through art.

In a world where queer voices are often marginalized, silenced, or misrepresented, "Luxe" seeks to create a vibrant and inclusive space where artists can express their authentic selves, narratives, and experiences. Through a diverse range of mediums, from traditional to contemporary, we aim to illuminate the beauty, strength, and resilience inherent within queer individuals and communities.

The theme of "Luxe" encourages artists to delve into the complexities of queer identity, embracing both the light and shadow aspects of their lived experiences. Whether through personal introspection, cultural commentary, or collective celebration, we invite artists to explore themes such as self-discovery, empowerment, love, joy, struggle, and resistance.

Artworks submitted to "Luxe" should embody a spirit of authenticity, creativity, and innovation. We welcome submissions across various disciplines, including but not limited to painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, performance, and installation.

Local artists of all mediums are encouraged to engage with the vibrancy of the season, unveiling the hidden stories within the plant kingdom and highlighting the interconnectedness of all living things.

Mediums 

All mediums are encourage and accepted through this call. Feel free to experiment and explore something new. 

Work must be original. Unless it is a photograph, digital art, etching or a relief print, no prints will be allowed to hang on the wall. Please submit a clear, finished representation of your work. 

If you would like to submit a two or three prints for sale in the print bin please let the attendant know at work drop off and make certain that those prints are in plastic sleeves and clearly labeled with your name, title and price of the print. Submissions are now open! We eagerly await your creative contributions. The submission deadline is Friday, May 24th 2024 at 11:59pm

Submission fees should not be a barrier to entry if for any reason you need accommodations to access this call please email info@mosaicartcollective.com and we are happy to work with you. 

PLEASE NOTE: For this art call and going forward, we will be accepting submission fee payments through our website rather than through the Art Call site directly. In order to complete your entry to the show, you must submit the work itself here at Art Call and separately pay the submission fees for those works at this link.

Important Dates to Remember

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 24th 2024 at 11:59 PMEXHIBITION DATES: June 3rd- June 30th 2024ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: Sunday, May 26, 2024 by 8 PMARTWORK DROP-OFF:- Thursday, May 30th 2024 from 2-6 PM- Friday, May 31st, 2024 from 2-6 PMOPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 4-8 PMARTWORK PICK-UP:- Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 from 2-6 PM- Friday, July 5th 2024 from 2-6 PMLOCATION: Mosaic Art Collective, 66 Hanover St, Suite 201, Manchester, NH 03101ELIGIBILITY: Open to all regional artistsEXHIBITION FEE: $10 per entry (non-refundable)COMMISSION STRUCTURE: Sales are not guaranteed. When sales do occur, artists retain 75% and Mosaic Art Collective retains 25% of sale price.

You are responsible for picking up unsold artwork at the end of the exhibition at the place and time designated by Mosaic Art Collective above, in the Exhibition Prospectus under Important Dates to Remember. If you are unable to pick up your unsold artwork at the designated place and time, you must notify the Mosaic Art Collective on or before the pickup date and make alternative arrangements to pick up your artwork within seven (7) days of the designated pick up date. Any artwork left with Mosaic Art Collective eight (8) or more days after the designated pick up date will be subject to a $10.00 per day storage fee per piece. Any artwork left with Mosaic Art Collective for more than 15 days after the designated pick up date becomes the property of the Mosaic Art Collective. You retain ownership of your artwork until the artwork is sold or abandoned.

Guidelines to Follow

2D framed work (or with intentional edges) and 3D work will also be accepted.

All work must be ready to hang with the proper hanging wires. We recognize that some fine art pieces require different hanging apparatus, if hanging wires aren't possible please contact info@mosaicartcollective with details so that we can properly accommedate you. See YouTube video below for more details on proper hanging hardware. 3D pieces may be displayed on wall hung shelving or on pedestals (both options are available and provided by the gallery).

NO sawtooth hangers. No command strips. Both Damage the walls. 

All work must be created within the last 5 years.

All artwork should be your own, we do not accept artwork that has been created from stock images. If you are using stock imagery as reference they need to be changed at least nine times for the image to become your own intellectual property. We are looking to see your unique voice and style.

All artists exhibiting at Mosaic Art Collective must adhere to our presentation and framing guidelines, outlined below in this document.

Presentation and Framing Guidelines

Please watch this video for details on how to properly frame and hang your art.

User Entry Process Tutorial

This video explains how to sign up for Art Call, if you are new to the process.