Remembrance 2023
Blank White Box
October 27 – 29, 2023
Entry Deadline: Midnight, October 1st
Project Description
The Arroyo Arts Collective again asks artists to explore a deepened understanding and meaning of All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos, Ching Ming, Obon, Samhain, the Mourner’s Kaddish and of all rituals, historically and worldwide, associated with how we grieve, how we continue to love, and how we go on in the face of loss.
We are accepting submissions for 2-dimensional work, in any media, no larger than 24”x 24” (including frame), which reflect the theme of remembering our loved ones or, more broadly, loved places, times or situations.
We can accept 3D work if artist provides pedestal for display.
We invite artists to draw upon the heritage of their distinct culture, and how that culture honors their ancestors, respecting the various ethnicities that call Highland Park home. It is our intent to create a space where those who have gone before us are remembered and revered. The rituals of death are different in each culture, but grief is universal, as is the need for a sense of continuity with our ancestors and history. Thus, as we are different, we are the same.
Curators: TBA
Location: A Blank White Box, 6189 N Figueroa Street, 90042
Gallery Hours: Friday & Saturday, 5pm – 10pm, Sunday 1pm – 6pm
Work Accepted: Wall hanging art, no larger than 24” x 24” (including frame). All work must have wire attached to the back for hanging and must weigh less than 30 lbs. All work must be for sale.
We also welcome proposals for performance artists for the opening and closing receptions.
Entry Fee: There is no entry fee, but any artist chosen to exhibit MUST BE/BECOME A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE ARROYO ARTS COLLECTIVE. To become a member, visit www.arroyoartscollective.org, click on the JOIN link, and use PayPal. Or, provide your name, address, email, and phone number, and a check for $25 and mail to The Arroyo Arts Collective, PO Box 50835, York Station, Highland Park CA 90050. Membership dues support this and future programming.
Things To Know:
• Each artist will be required to sit the gallery Shifts to be determined.
• Artists will be responsible for all sales and a 10% commission will be charged to all art sold, so please price your work accordingly.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Midnight, October 1, 2023
NOTIFICATION: by October 7th, 2023
ART DROP-OFF: Thursday October 26thth, 2023
OPENING: Saturday, October 28th, 4pm – 7pm
SHOW DATES: October 27th – October 29th
ART PICK-UP: Monday October 30th
TO SUBMIT: Send up to 3 entries – only one piece per artist will be included in the show
• Name each image with last name and title. For example Smith_TheFuture.jpg
• In body of email include for each entry: artist name, title, medium, size, price$
• Send images (and questions) to: arroyoartscollective@gmail.com
• Subject line: Remembrance 2023
For more information or questions contact us at: arroyoartscollective@gmail.com
This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, LA County Department of Arts and Culture as part of Creative Recovery LA, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program as funded by the State of California and administered by CalOSBA, and the Immordino Charitable Foundation.
