Towson University's Asian Arts & Culture Center, the DC South Asian Arts Council, and a team of artists, musicians, and creatives from the Baltimore and Washington, DC regions invite you to help tell stories of the regional South Asian diaspora.
Submit your work to "Creative Confluence: South Asian Community Reflections, Connections, and Dialogue" to share your artistry, experience, and the rich array of creativity, cultures, traditions and networks of South Asian diaspora communities within the Greater Baltimore and the Washington, DC area.
Work expressing the following themes is particularly welcome:
1) connections between the past and present
2) connections between homeland and diaspora
3) intergenerational dialogue
4) reflections on heritage
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Visual artists based in the DC, MD, VA area with South Asian heritage, including heritage of the South Asian diaspora around the world.
WHAT CAN I SUBMIT?
1 to 5 works. All 2-D, sculptural, and video works welcome. Works must be original. PLEASE NOTE: This is a curated exhibit, and we may not be able to accommodate all pieces submitted. The AA&CC reserves the right to decline any submissions.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE EXHIBITION?
Exhibition: September 14 – December 17 (closed November 23-27)
Location: Asian Arts Gallery, Center for the Arts, Towson University
WHAT ARE THE DEADLINES?
Applications must be received no later than July 15, 2022
You will receive a notification from the AA&CC no later than August 1.
Accepted work may not be withdrawn before the close of the exhibition on December 17.
HOW WILL MY WORKS BE ACCEPTED?
Each accepted entry must be installation-ready with appropriate hanging hardware if needed and installation instructions, and clearly labeled with artist’s name and title of the work. Sculptures will be wall placed, on pedestals, or free standing. Test your framing/presentation before sending it. AA&CC staff will coordinate with artists regarding delivery/installation/pick-up logistics.
DO I NEED MY OWN INSURANCE COVERAGE?
AA&CC will insure the works while on site for the insurance value indicated on the entries.
Will my works be photographed?
AA&CC and partners may photograph the work for reproduction on AA&CC website, press releases, social media, and for a possible future online version of the exhibit.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Apply using the online submission form at bit.ly/CreativeConfluence-CallForArt
