Open call for Artists ~ Prospectus 2010
August 10th, 2010Exhibit Theme and Title: The Power of The Orishas
This art exhibit will explore the spiritual and visual interpretations of the Orisha by various artists representing the orisha origins of West Africa, and the Yoruba impact in the Caribbean and its Santeria practices. Santeria is a religious manifestation, which recognizes the direct contact of human beings with their ancestors and with forces of nature. It contains two basic concepts: Ache and ebbo. Ache is divine power. By mediating through Ache, anything imaginable is possible. All the ceremonies and rituals are made to obtain this divine power of the Orisha. With Ache all the problems can be solved and any kind of obstacle can be overcome. Ebbo is the sacrifice by which Orishas can free the person from diseases, witchcraft, and prison. Ebbo could be gifts to the Orishas such as flowers, fruits, candles or favorite dishes of the Orishas. Many ethnic Yoruba were taken as slaves to Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela and the rest of the New World (chiefly in the 19th century, after the Ọyọ empire collapsed and the region plunged into civil war), and carried their religious beliefs with them. These concepts were combined with preexisting African-based cults, Christianity, Native American mythology, and Kardecist Spiritism into various New World lineages. Through art we are able to explore and express the various aspects of the practice and beliefs.
Eligibility:
This Call for Entries is open to ALL Artists working in all mediums with the knowledge and understanding of the Orisha’s. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. 2-D and 3-D works are eligible and must be limited to FRAMED OR INSTALLATION SIZE OF 24 x 30 inches. The entry fee is $25 for the first image. Additional images may be submitted for $10 each image thereafter.
Submission Deadline:
September 5, 2010
Location: Richmond Virgina
Opening: October 1 2010 (exhibit runs thru the month of December 2010)
LOCAL ARTISTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
How to Enter:
1. Pay your entry fee. Payments are made via Paypal. (donations(at)theurbanindividualists.org)
Entry fees are NON REFUNDABLE and do not guarantee a place in the exhibition
2. Upload your images USING THE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. (After payment, you can upload images at any time until midnight of September 5, 2010.)
3. Send all images and submissions to ruizhelene@aol.com
Image Preparation:
Prepare your images as required before beginning the submission process. Submissions are only accepted via email attachments. Submissions as, CD, or prints are not allowed in this exhibition and will not be returned. Digital image files must meet the following specifications: JPEG files largest dimension should be 1280 pixels (width or height).
File names may contain a maximum of 25 characters, not counting .jpg. The file name may not include characters such as #, $, &, periods or other similar characters as part of the file, and should start with your last name, then your first initial, and then the name of the file. There will be only one period in the file name, just prior to the file extension (i.e. Smith_J_filename.jpg). It’s important to follow these instructions about the file name.
Please include in the body of the email…. Your full name, contact info e-mail, phone number and a list of submitted images including title, description and dimensions. Note: All work accepted for the gallery show must be for sale. The gallery will receive a 30% commission on the sale of any work so please price your work accordingly.
Important Dates:
• Entries due: September 5, 2010
• Notice of Acceptance: September 10, 2010
• Exhibition: October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010
Exhibition Pieces:
All accepted works submitted for exhibition must be framed and ready to hang. Gallery wrapped canvas MUST have painted edges and all installation pieces MUST supply all hanging and installation materials and instructions. Installation pieces not to exceed 24 x 30” in size no exceptions will be made. The Urban Individualists recognizes that some work is nontraditional and incorporates the framing as an integral part of the presentation.
Contact:
Please email ruizhelene@aol.com with any further questions.
