Call to Artists: WE ALL BELONG

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Call to Artists: WE ALL BELONG

January 29 May 30

WE ALL BELONG

Important details:

Show Dates: July 4 – August 5

Registrations accepted until: May 30, 2025 or when capacity is reached.

Drop off: July 4th from 9:30 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: TBA

Pick up: August 5th

Limit 1 entry per artist.

Open to non-CVAC members.

$10 entry fee.

Two-Dimensional Work: Must include a wired backing and be ready to hang. View hanging requirements here.

CVAC is working with a group of community members to create & share the WE ALL BELONG exhibition. With more than 110 million people currently displaced, this exhibition considers one of the most pressing issues of our time – the unprecedented displacement of people worldwide due to war, violence, persecution, and climate change. 

Show organizers believe art has the power to transform understanding, foster empathy, and inspire action. We welcome artists’ reflection, interpretation & commentary on all aspects of displacement.  All mediums welcome. Written word limited to approx. 100 words.

Themes may include: 

•       Impact of displacement – personally, globally & locally

•       Universal longing for safety

•       The migration experience

•       Loss, trauma, survival

•       Hope for a better future, rebuilding

Through this exhibition, we aim to bring attention to the humanity behind the statistics—the individuals and families who are seeking refuge from unimaginable dangers.  Art is a bridge where we can address complexity to see our sameness. We All Belong.

Fill the Call to Artists Registration form below.

We All Belong

Entry Submission to the We All Belong exhibition.

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We welcome artists’ reflection, interpretation & commentary on all aspects of displacement.  All mediums welcome. Written word limited to approx. 100 words.
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I agree: That the piece(s) I submitted is my original work, that is my idea, composition and image. The work is culturally appropriate in its content with images that I am authorized to use. CVAC reserves the right to disallow entries that are deemed offensive, or promote hate. Eligibility of any artwork is up to the discretion of CVAC. All art works are framed or suitably prepared for hanging per the CVAC website instructions. CVAC has the right to display the submissions online. To pay the Cowichan Valley Arts Council 20% commission on the sale of my work.