Call for Artists: Open Call “The Memory of Water”

“The Memory of Water”
Exhibition Dates: Oct. 7 – Nov 22
What does ‘Water’ mean to you? As humans who inhabit bodies made up mostly of water, we need to connect to water. Water is a necessity, nourishing, its beauty inspires, its recreational, and an elemental force of nature. Water is an essential ingredient of life, it is vital to our very existence on this planet. Although water covers 70% of the Earth, only 3% of this is fresh water. It can be hard to imagine there could be a global water crisis. Yet billions of people experience a lack of available clean water.
This exhibit invites artists to respond to Water with a consideration through a local lens, as a starting point for discussions about its importance as a natural resource. Are you an environmentalist who cherishes the beauty of our region? An activist who wants to help minimize the pollution of water? Do you look at the scientific elements of water? Are you concerned about PFAS chemicals? Have you had an experience or connection to water that you have portrayed through art? Is it the color of water that you are transfixed by or the sound of a river or ocean?
We are fortunate to live in a watershed area, near many lakes, the Hudson River, and fairly close to the ocean, it creates our environment and frames our state of mind. “The Highlands which are within an hour’s drive of New York City and the developed communities of northern New Jersey, New York, northwestern Connecticut, and northeastern Pennsylvania, is an oasis of green dominated by forests and farmlands; rivers, lakes and streams; hiking and mountain biking trails; and scenic vistas. This place, known as “The Highlands”, is a major source of drinking water for millions of residents in the region. The Highlands is also one of the most ecologically diverse parts of the northeast. The health of the Highlands is important to the health and well-being of millions of residents in the NY, NJ, CT and PA region, resulting in an estimated $913 million in avoided healthcare costs. As local lakes, scenic vistas, cultural and historic sites, and opportunities to fish, boat, swim, camp, rock climb, mountain bike, ski, and simply enjoy nature provide important opportunities for residents to enjoy the outdoors literally in their backyard; as well as the mental and physical health advantages and improved standard of living in the U.S.” Jim Lyons – Hook Magazine
In 2002 an updated study found the Highlands area could be threatened by ecological, social and economic conditions. How can we be better stewards of our local waterways? Rockland Center for the Arts invites artists to submit artwork exploring “The Memory of Water.”
Open to all forms of 2D and 3D art for the wall. Photography, fiber, painting, drawing, wood, glass, ceramic , metal or mixed media.
CALENDAR:
Submission Deadline: August 25 at 11:59 pm
Acceptance Notice sent out: September 8, 2023
Delivery of Work: Sept. 18 – 23 2023
Exhibition Dates: Oct. 7 – Nov. 22, 2023
Opening Reception: Oct. 7, 2017, 1-4 pm
Submit to: http://www.rocklandartcenter.com/exhibitions
REQUIREMENTS:
*Artists must reside within the United States.
*Media is open to traditional, mixed media and non-traditional materials. Excluded materials – no freestanding sculptures.
*Must be for the wall.
*Pieces must be no larger than 12”w x 24”h and
*MUST be ready to hang with wire, cleat or sawtooth armature. Pieces without hanging armature will not be hung.
*Works mailed should include return postage in a returnable container.
*Delivery of Work: Sep. 18 – 23, 2023
*Pick up of work: MUST be picked up Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2023
SUBMISSION:
*Applications can be found at http://www.rocklandartcenter.org http://www.rocklandartcenter.org www.rocklandartcenter.org under the Artists Opportunities tab.
*Fill out the application and email to roca.opencalls@gmail.com mailto:roca.opencalls@gmail.com mailto:roca.opencalls@gmail.com , by August 25 at 11:59pm. Subject line “The Memory of Water”
*Submit your images, bio, and a few sentences up to one paragraph of how/why your entry relates to the open call. (Word or pdf)
*You may submit two images, with a third as a detail or side view.
*Label images with your name and title of piece. No images over 1 MB
Please note: the gallery reserves the right to refuse to hang work that does not represent the submitted image(s) or arrives in unacceptable hanging or framing conditions.
For More information contact: Barbara at Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 S Greenbush Rd, West Nyack, NY, 845-358-0877 x15, http://www.rocklandartcenter.org http://www.rocklandartcenter.org www.rocklandartcenter.org,