ICONIC: Black Panther Art Exhibition

Entry Deadline: 2/10/17

REQUIREMENTS:

Media
Images – Minimum: 3, Maximum: 4
Total Media – Minimum: 3, Maximum: 4

Entry Fee (Iconic Black Panther Art Exhibition): $15.00
Media Fee (per sample over minimum): $5.00

ICONIC: BLACK PANTHER
Fine Art Exhibition

Avalon Regal Theater
79th S Stony Island Ave,
Chicago, IL 60619
May 19, 2017 – June 16, 2017

ICONIC: Black Panther is a multi-city art exhibit.  Each city will host a curated exhibit featuring primarily local artists along with internationally renowned artists, and original art from founding Black Panthers.  This art exhibit celebrates the iconic role of the Black Panther party in American History over the past 50 years.  Chicago, Illinois will host ICONIC: Black Panther at the historic Avalon Regal Theater.

Artwork submitted will be reviewed by a team of established artists, curators, and influential people in the art industry in all four cities.

A diverse group of artists will be accepted into the exhibit.  They will be encouraged to explore their own insights into the Black Panther Party, and current societal challenges, be they racial, cultural, class, or gender based.

Requirements:

MEDIA
Painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, sculpture*(limited space for sculpture), original prints

SIZE
Each artist will have approx. 3’x4’ of vertical wall space. Sculpture and larger works will have to be cleared by the curators so that proper space can be allotted.

ENTRY FEE
$15.00 for three slides, $5.00 per additional slide, 4 slides max.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to artists in Chicago and surrounding Cities.  Artists within state limits given priority.  However in the interest of diversity, open to surrounding states especially if said artist’s perspective contributes to diversity of show.  Artist is responsible for pick up and delivery of their work.

EXHIBITION DATES
May 18, 2017 -June 18, 2017

CATALOGUE
Each accepted artist will be featured in a fully illustrated catalogue of the exhibit. Your submission for consideration indicates acceptance of the additional deadline (TBD) for an updated bio. and a 300 dpi professional scan of your completed work for the show.

DEADLINES
February 10, 2017: Deadline for submissions
February 24, 2017: Notification of accepted artists
March 24, 2017: Deadline for updated bio., head shot and 300 dpi scan of artwork for the show.**required**

DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
May 12, 2017: Accepted works must arrive, display ready 1p.m.

Full call here: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=3550