Prospectus: Resistance Works
Call for Art
Articipate is pleased to announce a call for artists for our upcoming exhibition, "Resistance Works". This exhibition seeks to give voice to the unrest of our times through visual, expressive art. We invite visual artists working in all media to submit their work for consideration.
Theme: Resistance Works / use your visual voice
https://www.myartbroker.com/collecting/articles/art-as-activism ,
“Artists have a key role to play in social and political movements, utilizing their work as a medium to express their views on the world around them. In an increasingly visual age, art can be a galvanizing force for movements and protests.”
Eligibility:
Open to regional artists, age 18+. Original works only.
Media:
Most media accepted; painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, digital art. Video and performance art, please call prior to submitting online.
Submission Requirements:
Deadline for submissions: June 20, 2025, 8:00 pm
How to submit: (Smarterentry) https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/articipate
Number of works allowed per artist: 2
Image requirements: 1920 pixels on the longest side.Your image file should be 5MG or less in size.
Artwork description requirements: e.g., title, medium, dimensions
Entry fee: $7 for up to two art pieces.
All entries must be ready for display. Paintings and photography; framed or finished edge and wired. All work should have an identity label attached.
Selection Process:
Artwork will be selected by a committee of Articipate peers.
Criteria for selection: Originality, impact, relevance to theme of “Resistance Works.” In other words, protest art.
Notification date: June 24, 2025
Exhibition Details:
Exhibition dates: July 13-Aug 22
Exhibition venue: Articipate, 3833 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI. 48072
1. Fundraiser for Dems Opening: July 13, 3:00-5:00 pm, $10
2. Opening reception July 18, 6:00-8:00pm
3. Closing Reception: Aug 22, 6:00-8:00pm
Artwork will be selected by a committee of Articipate peers.
A 35% commission will be charged on sales. (25% to Articipate, 10% to Dems of SOC.) Price accordingly. Art NFS is OK.
Best in show award, $50, will be awarded at Closing Reception, Aug 22
All art to be hand delivered to Articipate, 3833 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI.
Art pick up by artist will be Aug 23, 4:00-6:00pm
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: June 20, 8:00 pm
Notification of Acceptance: June 24
Delivery of Artwork: 7/9, 4:00pm-7:00pm & 7/10, 8:30am-11:00am
Exhibition Dates: July 13-Aug 22
Fundraiser for Dems Opening: July 13, 3:00-5:00 pm, $10
Opening Reception: Jul 18, 6:00-8:00pm
Closing Reception: Aug 22, 6:00-8:00pm
Pick-up of Artwork: Aug 23, 4:00-6:00pm
Contact Information:
Deborah Kobayashi, 248-812-9022, welcome@articipate.us, Promo: articipate.us/resistance-works
Additional Information:
Articipate will handle all art with caution and guard its safety, however, we will not be responsible for damages. Please consider purchasing individual insurance.