OPEN CALL: “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond”
A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW – NYC
SEPT 7 – Oct 6, 2024
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE – Aug 8th, 2024
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) has announced an open call for submissions, for “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond.” This exhibition aims to celebrate heritage, ancestry, culture, traditions, and the stories of our diverse communities.
Artists are encouraged to create original artwork that reflect their diverse cultural backgrounds and family histories,
reflecting the beauty of tradition, fortitude, and resilience. Submissions may depict art reflecting spiritual and ancestral
practices, wisdom, knowledge, and their own tales of migration, settlement, and the ideals that have shaped their lives
in modern society.
While Artists might draw inspiration from conventional styles, mediums, and techniques; all style and medium is
acceptable. For video, text/written materials accompanying any artwork, please contact the curator.
This exhibit is curated by Tamavis D. Santiago, Latinx multidisciplinary artist, Board and Artist Member with BWAC
Gallery.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
● Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline August 8, 2024
● Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Sept 7 – Oct 6, 2024, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
● Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept 7, 2024, from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submissions is accessible to all inhabitants of the United States and its territories who are 18 years or older. This is a juried show for artists who work in all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, including film/video as part of an installation.
All artworks must have an original concept, design, and execution. Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
