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Roots of Radiance
Category: Open Calls
Deadline: 02/17/2025
Website: https://showsubmit.com/show/ts-roots-of-radiance
Presented by The SPACE, a distinctive gallery celebrating all forms of creative expression, in collaboration with FARAH, the Foundation for Arab American Heritage: Sharing the joy, beauty, and diversity of Arab American heritage with the wider community.
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Arab and Arab American artists are invited to participate in Roots of Radiance, an exhibition celebrating the richness of Arab culture and creativity during Arab American Heritage Month. Submissions should reflect the joy, resilience, and beauty of Arab and Arab American artistic expression through any medium. This is an opportunity to showcase works that inspire, uplift, and honor the strength of cultural identity and heritage. We encourage a wide range of styles and perspectives that highlight the diversity within the Arab and Arab American community.
Eligibility
- Open to Arab and Arab American artists.
Entry Fee
- $30 for up to 3 images
- $5 for each additional image up to 6
Submissions
Submit entries through ShowSubmit.
For technical questions about the website, see the Support section below.
Entry Guidelines
- All entry forms must be fully completed.
- Dimensions must be listed to the nearest inch unframed or the nearest inch framed.
- Images must feature the artwork only—no matting or frames visible.
- Ensure images are clear, well-lit, and right-side-up.
- Files will be resized and renamed automatically by ShowSubmit; no manual resizing or renaming is required.
- Images featuring frames, mats, or substandard quality (blurry/poor lighting) will be disqualified.
- Content depicting graphic violence or lewd sexual imagery is prohibited; nudes are acceptable at the discretion of the curator.
- For technical support, see the Support section below.
General Rules & Specifications
- All art media, including 2D and 3D are accepted.
- Size limitation of 4x4 ft (48"x48") for both 2D and 3D.
- All accepted pieces must be available for the full duration of the exhibition.
- All works must be for sale, with no changes to title, price, or dimensions after submission.
- Only original works are accepted; no reproductions or Giclée prints.
- All 2-D wall-displayed art must be professionally wired and ready for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).
- Artists are responsible for shipping costs. Shipped packages must have a pre-paid bar-coded return shipping label.
- Plexiglass is required, except for pastel artwork, where glass is allowed.
Sales
- The SPACE retains a 40% commission on all sales.
- Artists receive 60% of sales revenue.
- All sold works must remain on display for the full exhibition duration.
Promotion
Promotional efforts will be supported by The SPACE and farah.
- Artists must provide their social media handles and website links.
- Short Artist Bio (150-word limit):
Share your background, journey, and key achievements. - Artist Statement (150-word limit):
Describe the inspiration and creative process behind the submitted artwork.
Entry Agreement
Submitting an application and payment indicates agreement to all terms outlined in this prospectus. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in disqualification.
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