CALL TO: Lesbian Artists

Deadline Type: 
fixed
Deadline or Note: 
Sun, 06/01/2008 - 12:00am
Call Type: 
Exhibitions
Discipline: 
Visual
Discipline: 
Visual → Drawing/Works On Paper
Discipline: 
Visual → Mixed-Media
Discipline: 
Visual → Ceramics
Discipline: 
Visual → Photography
Discipline: 
Visual → Printmaking
Discipline: 
Visual → Glass
Discipline: 
Visual → Fiber
Discipline: 
Visual → Painting
Location: 
Chicago-City

Lesbian artists who would like to be included in a group art show for Pride Month in Chicago will be on exhibit from June 8-July 26, 2008. The exhibit will be on view at Liz Long Gallery at 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60623. The opening reception will be on June 8 from 1-4 p.m. Lesbian artists from around the country are invited to submit images for consideration immediately.

In addition to the visual art show, there will be a video in process for lesbian artists who would like to participate. Local lesbian artists can be taped on site at the gallery. Lesbian artists who live out of state can send a 3 minute tape of themselves and their art. The questions artists will be asked can be emailed to out of state participants. A consent form must be signed for artists to be included.

All media will be considered. There is a limit of 36" in any direction.

The video will be used to promote lesbian art and lesbian artists.

The name of the show is LESBIAN ART MOVEMENT SHOW #14. This is the 14th lesbian art show curated by Dianna C. Long, a longtime lesbian artist/activist.

Email questions and images to sophiebella@sbcglobal.net Our website address is www.urbanartretreat.com

Send art to Liz Long Gallery 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Il. 60623 by June 1, 2008. Artists are responsible for the cost of sending and returning art. FREE to apply.

Posting Organization

URBAN ART RETREAT & Liz Long Gallery

Contact Information: 

1957 S. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60623
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Organization Description: 

URBAN ART RETREAT is a tax exempt 501(C)3 non profit organization located in Chicago. In addition to Liz Long Gallery on site, the Differently Minded Art Studio and Sisters' Place are also on site at 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60623.  The art gallery often exhibits theme shows which spotlight  particular groups of artists. Emerging artists and well established artists show together in the same exhibit. Groups of artist who might not be on display elsewhere, get their chance here at Liz Long Gallery.