Call For Art: The recent legalization of gay marriage in the United States and the very public lives of trans celebrities has led to the Boston LGBTQIA Artist Alliance (BLAA) show "Post-Gay?," an invitation to LGBTQIA artists in and around Boston to respond to this increased visibility, and consider ways they are investigating, celebrating or criticizing these changes. "Post-Gay?" considers the consequences of assimilation and progress. Where does growing mainstream acceptance leave more marginalized queer identities, and how do the myriad of LGBTQIA identities conceptualize themselves in the face of shifting cultural opinion? Concurrently, how do we respond to the hate and violence against the LGBTQIA community taking place alongside this moment?
Works to be considered for participation in BLAA"s "Post-Gay?" show must touch upon these ideas and themes. Artists in all mediums, from painting to performance, are encouraged to submit.
SHOW INFORMATION:
SHOW LOCATION: Distillery Gallery, Distillery Artist Studio Building @ 516 East 2nd Street, Boston MA
SUBMIT DEADLINE: February 1, 2016 (Midnight)
SHOW DATES: March 18 - April 16, 2016
RECEPTION: March 18, 2016
Artists selected for the show will be notified by February 15, 2016. If selected, you may be responsible for installing your work.
Submission of digital images of work will be used for press purposes.
We'll also host a small potluck as a way for participating artists to meet one another ahead of the reception.
EVENT PAGE: www.facebook.com/events
WEBSITE: http://blaa.us
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Fill-out Submission Form on Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AKeBlN2Csj3EoZet2Z03QDav-NTvwZ_rwfAF8m_QdRg/viewform
2. Artists may submit up to 5 images/works for consideration. We suggest submitting wall pieces no larger than 48" x 48" - exceptions may apply.
3. File names must use the following format: lastname.firstname_title
4. Email submissions as JPEG files @ 72 DPI (no larger than 2000 pixels max width) to bostonlgbtqiaarts@gmail.com.
5. For time-based media, submit a Youtube or Vimeo link where the work can be viewed. You may submit up to 3 video links. Note: artists with time-based media must provide their own equipment.
Boston LGTBQIA Artist Alliance (BLAA) is an LGBTQIA group committed to providing support, resources, and community to Boston-based artists. Find out more and follow them online at blaa.us, on Facebook, and on Twitter!