Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan Call for Artists outdoor juried art exhibit 2022

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11:59pm EST

Artists possess a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, they can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan invites you to participate in creating a society where diversity is embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this change by submitting your original art to Embracing Our Differences SE Michigan its first outdoor juried art exhibit featuring 50 billboard-size images measuring 16 feet (5m) wide by 12.5 feet (4m) high. Ten of the pieces or more will be from local Washtenaw country artist. Each work of art will reflecting their interpretation of our theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.”

The exhibit will be on display from April 15 through August 10, 2022, at Riverside Park, Parkridge Park Ypsilanti, and Gallup Park, Leslie Science & Nature Center in Ann Arbor in Michigan. a very unique opportunity to experience the importance of diversity and inclusion in our lives.

WHO MAY ENTER?

Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, students — residing in Washtenaw county. There is no submission fee.

WHAT IS THE THEME?

Artists are asked to submit their interpretation of the theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.”

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA?

_Your submission must be an original concept and execution and is not a copy or reproduction of the work
of another. Final selections for inclusion will be made by a six-judge panel of art professionals based on
artistic excellence and originality in reflection of our theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.”

_Please label your digital art file with the “title” and your name – for example, “Artwork, Title,-Artist Name;”

_ Your art must be HORIZONTAL in orientation which means that it must be wider than it is tall –
submissions that do not meet this requirement will be disqualified.

_ Your digital file must be a high resolution image of no less than 300 dpi (the higher the better).
The exhibition will be based on a theme and the art that is selected and shown will be representative of that particular theme. Within that competition’s theme, of those artworks selected, we try to show the best of as many different genres and varied media as possible.

There are times, based on the theme, the number of entries received and the quality of the response to the “call for art” that we can or cannot show a variety of artistic forms. Otherwise, we try to display a broad representation of artistic form, style, and media in the hope that this will provide the viewer with an enjoyable experience.

1. Interpretation and the clarity of the theme to the viewer.

2. Creativity and originality of the depicted theme.

3. Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.

4. Overall impression of the art. What is the effect of the artwork in general and as a whole? Overall, does the artwork stand on its own as a complete and outstanding work of art?

Here are some reasons for not being selected for one of our exhibitions;

1. Poor color or image quality. Sometimes we receive what we believe is an exceptional piece of art, but it is obvious to us that the colors are not balanced, are washed out, and are not representative of the original colors of the art. These images will be passed over quickly as they will not show well on the site and the artist should remember that we are trying to put on a good show for the viewers.

2. Sloppiness. We will not take images that are framed, are crooked, show backgrounds, watermarks, or large and oversized artist signatures. Yet, knowing this information, we still receive images with these issues. Even though the art is exceptional, we do not consider them for the exhibition and they are quickly rejected.

3. Incomplete or poorly written submission materials. If we receive submission forms that are incomplete, poorly written, or need to be updated or summarized, generally these submissions will not be used as well. We have roughly 48 hours from the deadline, to judging and then uploading and making the exhibition live. We do not have any time to waste chasing down artists for additional detailed information and this is another reason to have your art rejected.

TIME LINE

Artist call November 2021
Deadline for submission January 3, 2022
Judging of artwork February 2022
Printing of artwork March 2022
Parks exhibits set up April 2022

CASH AWARDS
$1000.00 Best-in-Show Adult
$250.00 Best-in-Show high School
$150.00 Best-in show Middle school
$100.00 Best-in show Elementary school