Intersections call to artists

we are currently seeking applications from Artists affected by one or more aspects of Intersectionality to be shown at the gallery at graphite.

May 1 - July 16, 2022

at the new Gallery at graphite

Extended deadline April 9, 2022

This juried show seeks to feature artists who face CATEGORICAL DISCRIMINATION: Whose visibility and unique voices are integral to the art & culture of our communities.

Aspects of intersectionality:
race
religion
gender
ethnicity
religion
orientation
class/Economic Status
citizenship
And/or ability

These artists voices are often marginalized.
We seek to amplify them.

Eligibility

• We encourage artists to honestly look at their personal experience with discernment. We trust our entrants to self-determine if they qualify as a person to help us build a relevant and informative collection for this show. The subject matter of artwork does not need to literally illustrate Intersectionality. Artists themselves should be those whose lives are affected by the aspects of intersectionality listed above, or related causes of discrimination. If you are considering entering, but feel you need some guidance, email us at intersectionsshow@gmail.com

• Open to artists and creators working in any visual art medium. 

• Abstract or representational works are welcome. Mediums may include: Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Graphics, Printmaking, Calligraphy, Photography, Digital Arts, Fiber Arts, Sculpture, Installation, Crafts, Mixed Media, Video, Printed Excerpts of Spoken Word.

• Submitted works must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and executed without the supervision of an instructor. Exceptions made for high school and college students. Collaborations are welcome with all artists listed on the application

• Accepted artwork must be delivered in good condition, ready to hang. Must be wired (no sawtooth hangers accepted). Graphite Gallery reserves the right to deny artwork upon delivery. Artwork that is improperly presented or does not match the images submitted in your application may be turned away.

About graphite

Graphite is the newest addition to the arts scene in Edmonds, Washington. Graphite’s mission is to make art accessible to all. Graphite, in partnership with ARTspot Edmonds, extends this invite to all creators.

Submissions

Application fee is $30 via PayPal @ArtStartNorthwest. Three works may be submitted. No application will be denied due to inability to pay. There is an option on the following application to waive or reduce the fee because of financial circumstances of the artist as well as an option to help sponsor another artist in need.
Click the button below to complete your submission(s) via Google Form or ask us to email it to you.
Submissions open: February 1st, 2022.
Submissions Deadline: Extended to Saturday, April 9, 2022

Show Opens May 1st 2022.
Show Closes July 16th 2022.

Sales 

Artwork accepted to the Intersections show is not required to be marked for sale. We require that any work priced for sale is not to be offered elsewhere for different prices for the duration of the Intersections show. The Gallery shall sell the artworks only at the retail price specified by the artist to include the Gallery’s commission of 30%. Any change in retail price or the Gallery’s commission must be agreed to in advance by the artist and the Gallery. Earnings from any sales and/or cash awards will be sent to artists at the conclusion of the show.

Jurors

• Mason Fraker (They/Them): Intersections organizer, co-owner ARTspot Edmonds

• Mary Olsen (She/Her) and Tracy Felix (She/Her): Representatives of Graphite Gallery

A note on Erotic/Explicit Art: We understand that there is no well defined line between erotic and explicit art and everything else, and it comes down to a subjective decision. It is the goal of the jurors to offer a fair shot to any and all submissions, but it is not the aim of this particular show to showcase works that lean too far into this variety of artwork.

Awards

• People’s Voice Cash Prize

  • 3 artists will be chosen by popular vote during the month of May to be awarded on ArtWalk, May 19th. The amount of the available prize money is to be determined based on money raised via entry fees.

• Lynn Hanson Gallery Cash Prize

  • Located in the Toshiro-Kaplan building of Pioneer Square, Lynn Hanson Gallery is sponsoring a $100 cash award to be selected by the gallery owner.

• ARTspot Gift Prize

  • The beautiful and creative people at ARTspot are sponsoring a $100 Gift Certificate to an artist of the owner’s choice to help fund a promising artist get the art supplies they need to keep creating.

• Claire Beach Memorial Award $200

• Joyful Art Award $100

• Additional Awards and Prizes to be announced