Call for Art Submissions Celebrating Women‘s Contributions
Over 100 Years of Educating Women
Call for Art Submissions Celebrating Women’s Contributions
Grace Institute Gallery invites artists to submit works of art for a new juried exhibition that celebrates women and their daily lives.
New York, New York (October 18, 2007)—Grace Institute Gallery has announced plans to unveil a new art show, Never Routine: Women in the Course of Their Daily Lives, that will be on display from March 3-April 25, 2008. As part Grace’s recognition of Women’s History Month in March and the school’s continued commitment to see women succeed, the exhibit commemorates all aspects of a woman’s “daily work” and her many roles as a wife, mother, friend, and professional. “This show presents a perfect opportunity to praise women for their daily talents and achievements both in and out of the workplace,” says Mary Mulvihill, executive director of Grace Institute.
The jury panel includes Ira Goldberg, executive director of the Art Students League, and Adele Ursone. A first-, second-, and third-place cash prize will be awarded to three artists chosen by the jury panel.
Artists are invited to submit works of art that depict women or objects related to women with themes that include, but are not limited to, jobs, chores, childbearing, moments of humor in their lives, their friendships and their pleasures, meals, an embrace, beauty regimes, family, and, finally, at rest. The gallery also encourages submissions that highlight the unique perspective of the immigrant woman’s experience in America.
The Grace Institute Gallery is accepting submissions from October 4, 2007-January 11, 2008. All submissions will be evaluated by the Grace Gallery jury. Artists will be notified of selections on February 8, 2008. Mediums accepted are collage, drawing, painting, mural, etching, or photographs. (No nudes, thank you). Artists must complete a submission form and attach a photograph of their work in order to submit artwork for the exhibition. Only one entry per artist will be accepted. Please contact Jennifer Kamara, art show coordinator, to obtain a submission form.
The Grace Institute Gallery will mark its sixth anniversary in 2008. In that time, almost 60 artists have displayed their work, putting Grace Institute on the New York City gallery map. Many of those artists have made generous gifts and loans of their artwork to the Grace Gallery permanent collection. Students, staff, and visitors alike enjoy the cultural enrichment these exhibits bring to Grace Institute and the community. Artists chosen for the juried show will also lead a panel discussion about their work for Grace students.
Founded in 1897 by W.R. Grace, twice mayor of New York City, Grace Institute began as a school to help New York women, especially immigrants, find employment. For over 100 years, Grace Institute has provided tuition-free, practical job training in a supportive learning community for underserved New York area women of all ages and from many different backgrounds. In the tradition of its founding family, Grace is dedicated to the development of the personal and business skills necessary for self-sufficiency, employability and an improved quality of life.