CALL TO ARTISTS

Gimme Shelter

“…a storm is threat’ning,

My very life today

If I don’t get some shelter

….I’m gonna fade away….”

The opening lyrics to the Rolling Stones’ 1969 classic rock song still rings true today.  In that spirit, Avenue 50 Studio invites artists to submit work speaking to the words of the song written by Keith Richards. https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/rollingstones/gimmeshelter.html  The powerful title, “Gimme Shelter”, also carries association with the historic displacement and homelessness currently raging throughout our City.  Through this exhibition, we invite artists to be the voice of reason and compassion in the face of out of control capitalism, bigotry, racism and chauvinism.  We invite you to respond to “Gimme Shelter” at the Avenue 50 Studio, December 9, 2017 through January 20, 2018.

 

Eligibility:

Open to all artists age 18 and older.

All fine arts visual media will be considered.

Deadline for submission of artwork:  Saturday, December 2, 2017, 4:00 pm

To Submit:

Email images to avenue50studio@gmail.com (subject line Gimme Shelter submission).  Include up to 3 images.  Please include an artist statement about the work.

Sales:

All work will be for sale, and sales will be encouraged.  Artist percentage is 60%.

Important Dates:

• Entry deadline:  Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 4:00 pm
• Notification of Acceptance:  Immediately upon submission
• Delivery of work:  Tuesday, December 5, 2017
• Opening reception:  Saturday, December 9, 2017
• Closing date:  Saturday, January 20, 2018
• Pick up work, Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 10-4 pm

All work must be ready for hanging.  If you would like the opportunity of being on the postcard cover, please submit your images before November 13, 2017.