ArtsWestchester has issued a call for submissions of artistic and creative projects made during the COVID-19 pandemic for a new curated exhibition that will open in the spring.
“At this time of great loss and physical distancing, many of us have turned to creative outlets to help us cope, to express our anguish, and to gain agency when we feel helpless. Painting, photography, sewing, crafting, singing, writing, and other everyday creative activities are helping us to reclaim a connection to our friends, families, and self,” said Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester’s CEO. “We invite you to share your creativity with us—your homemade puppet theater, your ‘Covid cookbook,’ your family zoom concert—and tell your pandemic story. We are open to ALL of your creative ideas.”
The exhibition is expected to open in late April, with a parallel virtual presentation. However, depending on health guidelines and policies in place at the time, the exhibition may be solely virtual. The final exhibition title and opening date will be announced in February.
ArtsWestchester will consider submissions in the following categories: crafts, visual arts, performing arts, cultural/traditional practices, writing, fashion and other.
Artists must be residents of Westchester County or the Hudson Valley. Adults may submit up to three works in any category and minors are limited to one submission. The submission deadline is March 3, 11:59 p.m. Selected artists will be notified of submission status no later than March 15.
ArtsWestchester will offer two 7 p.m. workshops on January 19 and 26 to help artists and members of the public prepare submissions.
Those who would like to view a recording of the sessions should email Logan Hanley, Gallery Manager lhanley@artswestchester.org
All submissions must be digital through https://artswestchester.submittable.com/submit/181676/pandemic-creates-call-for-submissions
