Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

In Transit: The Body as Currency

Eligibility

Anyone 18 years of age or older may apply with up to three samples of existing original work. Artistic teams are permitted under a single entry. Application samples will be used by the jury for artist selection only.

All artistic media and styles are accepted, including 2D, 3D, short film and video, and installation, in addition to short literary forms, music, and filmed original theater, dance, and other performance. 

Selection process

Complete submissions will consist of the following:

  1. The artist’s full contact information, including website and social media links, if available
  2. A brief statement (max. 150 words) describing the artist’s interest in or experience with the exhibition’s theme and/or the subject of human trafficking
  3. Up to three (3) samples of existing original artistic work with the title, medium, year, and size clearly listed
  4. A submission fee of US$12 (A limited number of waivers are available upon request for artists for whom the fee is a barrier to applying.)

Once accepted, participating artists will have a period of five (5) weeks to create new work inspired by the exhibition theme, or they may choose to include existing works that are relevant to the exhibition theme. Participating artists will work in consultation with curators Helen Frederick and Kate Somers, if needed, to prepare up to two (2) pieces to be featured in the exhibition. 

Ten (10) invited artists will be joined by ten (10) artists chosen through a juried open-call selection process. The exhibition will launch in spring 2023 and remain online for one (1) year.  

Works featured in the exhibition will be on loan from participating artists during the exhibition period. Artists will retain the copyright of their work published in the Kay Chernush Virtual Gallery. ArtWorks for Freedom has no financial interest in, or claim to proceeds from, the sale of art objects included in the exhibition.

A full listing of terms will be provided with the Artist Agreement for accepted artists.

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