Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is seeking entries for Invisibility: Existing on the Periphery, a virtual group exhibition open to women and non-binary artists. Entries are curated by Anne-Marie Kovacs. Artists may submit up to three works plus an artist statement related to the exhibition theme. ALL accepted works with statements will be viewable online.

EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION: The theme, "Invisibility: Existing on the Periphery", seeks to explore the experience of invisibility, a condition often imposed by societal norms and at times, embraced as a form of self-preservation. This call for art aims to explore the subject of invisibility as a state of being and as a social condition that affects various groups and individuals who are systematically overlooked - the homeless, migrants, the disabled, the elderly, certain racial and worker groups.

This societal oversight acts as a dual-edged sword: for some, it is a disempowering force, stripping individuals of their own sense of relevance and dignity. For others, it becomes a strategic cloak of safety, a necessary guise under which to navigate a world that objectifies or threatens their existence.

This exhibit encourages submissions that explore the multiple dimensions of social invisibility whether they delve into the emotional or practical consequences of the condition or reveal expressions about existing unseen, overlooked or unacknowledged in society today. 

We invite artists from all backgrounds to contribute their interpretations and narratives, to bring visibility to the invisible, those existing on the periphery whether by society’s or their own dictate.

This virtual exhibition is open to artwork in all media that has not been previously exhibited at WMG.

ABOUT THE JUROR
  Anne-Marie Kovacs brings her business acumen and passion for art and design to her role as juror for our upcoming exhibit Invisibility: Existing on the Periphery." With a professional background in business strategy and strategic foresight, Anne-Marie helps emerging companies in a variety of consumer-facing industries to identify new opportunities and successfully launch their projects. She is an active board member of Woman Made Gallery where she supports and advocates for women in the arts and the gallery’s mission to foster inclusivity and diversity within the creative community. She collects art and creates her own works to nourish her genuine appreciation for the creative process and craftsmanship. The melding of her business background and her esteem for the aesthetic and narrative power of art will provide her with a unique perspective in this selection process.

IMPORTANT DATES
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION DATES: July 1 - 31, 2024
ENTRY DUE DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2024 @ 11:59 PM CST
EXTENDED ENTRY DUE DATE: Saturday, May 23, 2024 @ 11:59 PM CST
NOTIFICATIONS: Saturday, May 30, 2024

ENTRY FEE
The entry fee for Invisibility: Existing on the Periphery is $20. The entry fee will then increase to $25 per submission for the extended deadline.
  Only one submission may be entered per artist. Each submission may include 1 to 3 artworks. The juror will decide which works she wants to include. No refunds offered.
Members at the Enhanced Artist Level and above receive one free entry annually. Please email general@womanmade.org to receive your one-time code for free entry redemption.

WMG offers fee waivers to those that request the need and upon approved application. WMG offers 30 fee waivers in total. To acknowledge the historic inequities of wealth distribution, 20 of the 30 are exclusively reserved for ALAANA/BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+. Factors that result in an approved application include financial instability or low income status, student or recent graduate status, identification as ALAANA/BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+, or a demonstrated need otherwise. WMG accepts Fee Waiver Request forms on a rolling basis until all fee waivers have been distributed. Please email WMG at general@womanmade.org to request a fee waiver.

ELIGIBILITY
  Woman Made Gallery is a space for women and non-binary artists, including trans women and femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer artists. This exhibit is open to artists from the local, national, and international communities.
  "Invisibility" will be an on-line only exhibition, viewable on Woman Made Gallery’s website and social media channels.
Please note:  "Woman Made reserves the right to refuse entries that do not comply with the entry requirements or Woman Made's mission. In such an event, Woman Made will refund any entry fees for the submitted work."

ART SALES
  Accepted work may be listed for sale, though it is not required. WMG will retain a 30% commission only on works sold through WMG's website. Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the artists and any shipping expenses will be added to the sale price of a work. Artists will be paid no later than 30 days after the close of the exhibit if sales happen through WMG's website.