Rising Voices
a 90 day art experience amplifying obscure voices in Dayton, Middletown and Cincinnati.
Rising Voices 2020 Art Submission
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Rising Voices is a ninety (90) day traveling group exhibit amplifying obscure voices. The mission is to encourage conversations and connections about the diversity of the she/her experiences in our communities. March exhibit hosted at Front Street Buildings (photo credit: Robin Feld) April exhibit hosted at Pendleton Art Center (photo credit: Glenda Miles May exhibit hosted at Women Writing for a Change (photo credit: Lisa Rocklin)
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If you would prefer not to do online submissions you can download, print and complete pdf
Art Submission and Written / Performance Submission forms.
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Media categories accepted include acrylics, watercolor, drawing, fiber, mixed media, pastels, oils, 3 dimensional, 2 dimensional, photography, installations, written and performance. There is no submission fee.
An eligible artist is anyone who identifies by she/her pronouns. Submission deadlines will be both firm and flexible for participants to join for 30, 60 or 90 days of the exhibit. A participant cannot join mid month. However, an artist can submit after the opening and exhibit the following month at the next location.
In the spirit of community story telling the exhibit is non-juried with amateur and professional
Artists invited to submit. Artists can submit up to three (3) pieces each. Artists can include a sale price or a “NFS” if item is not for sale. Art work will be displayed by hanging, on easels, tabletops or special displays.
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Submissions may be dropped off at:
Creative Communion, 1105 Central AVE STE 106, Middletown , OH 45044 (call Glenda 937-405-7500 to confirm)
Rusty Harden Studio, 259 Fourth ST, Tipp City, OH 45371(call Rusty 937-418-4284 to make arrangements)
Women Writing for a Change, 6906 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236, by appointment Monday & Wednesday: 10am-5pm; Thursday & Friday: 1-5pm
Additionally, submissions can be mailed to Rusty Harden Studio (contributors are responsible for return postage)
MARCH FRONT STREET SUBMISSION DEADLINES - thank you for your submissions!
Artist Reception: Friday, March 6, 2020 6-9PM
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APRIL PAC SUBMISSION DEADLINES - postponed due to increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus.
Call for Art 3/4 - 3/26
Drop off dates 3/25 - 3/31
Artist Reception: Friday, April 3, 2020 6-9PM
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MAY WWfaC SUBMISSION DEADLINES -postponed due to increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus.
Call for Art 4/1 - 4/22
Drop off dates 4/22 - 4/30
Artist Reception: Thursday, May 7, 2020 6-9PM
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You can submit for 30, 60 or 90 days of the exhibit. You cannot join mid month. However, you can submit after the current monthly opening and exhibit the following month at the next location.
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Art submissions need to be suitable for by hanging on walls or display on table top or easels.
Written submissions need to be suitable for hanging or tabletop easels.
Journal submissions will be displayed on tables and will be interacted with the public.
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Media categories accepted include acrylics, watercolor, drawing, fiber, mixed media, pastels, oils, 3 dimensional, 2 dimensional, photography, installations, written and performance. There is no submission fee.
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To be considered for this exhibit, a creator’s statement must accompany each piece describing how the submission represents their personal journey. Please enter your information into the “Creator’s Statement” box or select "upload document." These statements will be displayed with artwork.
