Under All Is The Land
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Land represents continuity—connecting us through time and defining space in terms of generational change. In the United States, historical discriminatory housing practices and wealth disparity have profoundly shaped present-day land politics. Juried by Donna R. Charging, this exhibition explores these dynamics while considering environmental concerns and personal histories as they relate to land.
Exhibition Description:
Maps, as visual tools, reveal how artificial boundaries have carved and influenced our understanding of land, yet they fail to capture the depth of individual human experiences. How can artistic practices in various mediums highlight these stories? How might we challenge the borders and boundaries that maps impose?
“Under All is the Land” seeks to illuminate the provisional, the transitional, and the liminal. We are particularly interested in works that engage with the intersection of environmental, social, and historical narratives tied to land. Artists must address the theme of this exhibition in their work and in their artist statement.
The phrase “Under All is the Land” originates from the preamble of the Code of Ethics by the National Association of REALTORS®, emphasizing land as a foundation for life and human connection.
About the Juror: Donna R. Charging is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara). Her mother is Eastern Shoshone. Donna grew up on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming and lives in Pittsburgh, PA. She has a BFA in Studio Arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has an MFA in Studio Art and Design at the University of Louisville. Donna is a Visiting Lecturer of Drawing and Painting at the University of Pittsburgh. For more information visit Donna's website: https://www.donnacharging.com/
The exhibition will be held from April 12 to May 10, 2025 at Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607.
First Entry Due Date: February 13, 2025, 11:59 PM CST (entry fee: $30) | Final Entry Due Date (fee increases to $35): February 20, 2025, 11:59 PM
Calendar
Exhibition Dates: April 12 – May 10, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12 from 4 to 7 PM CST
Artist Walkthrough: Saturday, May 10 from 2 to 4 PM CST
First Entry Due Date: February 13, 2025, 11:59 PM CST
Extended Due Date (fee increase to $35): February 20, 2025, 11:59 PM CST
Notification: February 28, 2025
Entry Fee
*The entry fee is $30 until the first deadline. The entry fee will then increase to $35 per entry. Each entry requires a minimum of one artwork, though up to three artworks may be considered per submission. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Members at the Enhanced Artist Level ($100) and above receive one free entry annually. Please email general@womanmade.org to receive your one-time code for free entry redemption.
WMG offers up to 30 fee waivers per exhibition. To acknowledge the historic inequities of wealth distribution, they are mainly reserved for ALAANA/BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+. If you require a fee waiver simply email us explaining your need and we will assist you. Please email WMG at general@womanmade.org to request a fee-waiver.
Eligibility Woman Made Gallery is a space for women and nonbinary artists, including trans women and femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer artists. We welcome art from women and non-binary artists from our local community, regionally based, and around the world.
Due to wall size restrictions, artworks must be no larger than 6’ horizontally and under 75 pounds in weight, unless delivered to and picked up from our gallery by the artist. Artists may be additionally responsible for the installation of oversized works.
New media artworks are eligible. To be considered, artists must submit a sample .mp4 or URL under 10 mins for purposes of consideration. For exhibition, WMG requires a digital transfer (Google Drive, Vimeo downloads, WeTransfer) as well as a USB formatted in .mp4 file format delivered to the gallery. WMG can provide a limited number of screens and projectors with basic speakers. All other new media needs are the responsibility of the artist.
Art Sales Accepted work may be listed for sale or be not for sale (NFS). WMG will retain a 40% commission on sold works. Work remains the property of the artist until sold. Sold artworks shall remain in the exhibition until the end of the exhibition. Artists will be paid no later than 30 days after the close of the exhibit. Artists may donate any portion of their commission to WMG.
Terms of Exhibition An artist contract with full terms of the exhibition will be administered at the time of acceptance notification. Artists need to retrieve their work by the date noted in the artist contract or make alternate arrangements. WMG is unable to store work beyond the pick-up date. Artists may donate their art to WMG's fundraising efforts if unable to pick it up. WMG is happy to talk through preparations, offer advice, and recommend resources as requested.