The theme of Tapestry is to explore how women and gender-expansive individuals across cultures utilize textiles, embroidery, and clothing as a powerful means to convey resistance movements and preserve untold histories.
In the face of adversity, artists become active participants, using their works to reclaim identity and culture as a weapon against oppression. This open call invites artists to channel their creativity into works reflecting themes of victory, defiance, and hope in unwavering support of collective liberation.
As a global community, we stand in solidarity with people of all lands that have faced historical occupation by colonial and imperial powers. In the current context, we mobilize our efforts with the people of Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Kashmir, and all impacted nations as they forge a new chapter toward freedom.
ELIGIBILITY:
Priority is given to artists ages 15-35, identifying as people of color & female/non-binary.
* Physical/Site-specific Submissions: United States | Digital Art Submissions: Open to all.
ARTWORK SUBMISSION:
Submit original artwork in any medium (textile/embroidery, visual art, digital art, poetry, film, photography, etc.) reflecting your unique response to the theme. Alternatively, submit a proposal for a site-specific artwork.
SELECTED ARTWORK:
If chosen, your artwork will be featured in an exhibition during the week of May 20-26,204 at a pop-up public gallery in Lower East Side, New York City. Artists will be responsible for shipping and install of artwork.
Artists will take an agreed percentage of profits from selling their work during the exhibition unless they choose to donate proceeds to Gaza mutual aid funds.
SUBMIT BY: ROLLING SUBMISSION until May 7th FOR NYC/TRI-STATE AREA ARTISTS
Contact: Syeda @ tapestry.gallery.nyc@gmail.com with any questions.
