Call for Art: Up/Rooted

March 17-April 21, 2017

Juror: María Magdalena Campos-Pons

Entry Deadline: January 27, 11:59pm

Entry Fee: $30 for 1-3 submissions, $45 for 4-6

The Brookline Arts Center invites artists who reside in the United States to submit work that explores origin, displacement and the influence of the past on the future. How do we connect with where we come from if we are no longer there? How does our sense of place relate to our culture and identity? We are looking for work that raises questions and draws influence from heritage, culture and familial traditions, and explores how we come to terms with being up/rooted. All media welcome!

Eligibility

All artists residing in the United States are eligible to submit work. All applications must be entered online through the BAC's submission form.

Artwork Requirements

All media welcome.
Artwork must have been created within the last five years. All submitted work must be original. Work must be available for exhibition dates. Maximum size 2D: up to 84" in either dimension. Maximum size 3D: combined dimensions must not exceed a total of 144 inches (height+width+depth), total weight must not exceed 100lbs. Video work: If accepted, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary viewing equipment.

Submission Requirements

Artists may submit up to six works. One jpg per submission. Images MUST be in jpg format, high quality, 1 MB size max. All work must be accompanied by title, materials, dimensions and year of completion (fill out on submission form). Format for image files: Lastname_Firstname_1, Lastname_Firstname_2, etc. Artists must also submit an artist statement and resume. Files must be in pdf format. Submissions without payment of entry fee will not be considered.

For more information and to submit an applicaton, visit http://www.brooklineartscenter.com/gallery/UpRootedCallForArt">http://www.brooklineartscenter.com/gallery/UpRootedCallForArt