Mon 10/10 @ 8:00 am – 11:59 pm EDT
Exploring Justice through Beauty
“The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.”
—Bahá’í Writings
We find ourselves at a crossroads. How will we work together to solve the most pressing problems that confront us? The forces of materialism, inequality, and racism are striving to tear us apart. How do we tap into the creative power of unity to build a prosperous future for all of us? How do we find a shared vision of the unity we long for? Does unity mean uniformity?
True unity comes from diverse elements being harmonized into something greater without erasing the unique contributions of each part. We are not looking to the past because the just, diverse, and united society we desire has never existed. We must work to create it. To be created it must be envisioned with hope, which is one of the powers of the artist.
We need artists to shed light on both the injustices in the world and show us possibilities for building something new. How can your artistic expression bring insight into this creative power of unity? Bring together and harmonize diverse elements using this power?
We are seeking artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to submit work that explores the deep and profound power of unity to change hearts, minds and behaviors to build new communities that will create a prosperous future for everyone.
What kind of artwork are we looking for?
Visual arts & 3D arts
- Painting
- Drawings
- Photography
- Collage
- Digital prints
- Fiber Art
- Jewelry
- Sculpture
- Fiber arts
We are accepting up to three pieces of original art pieces per artist. The exhibit will be displayed in-house on Green Acre campus till May 28, 2023.
Performing arts
We are also looking for submissions of ideas for performances and presentations on the “Creative Power of Unity” including but not limited to:
- Music
- Dance
- Poetry
- Theater
- Video presentations
We also welcome individuals and organizations interested in being part of our collaborative team to help curate events and/or performances that explore themes related to “Creative Power of Unity”.
Key Dates to make note of:
October 10, 2022 – All submission forms are due with digital images of samples of your art piece(s) only (do not send your art at this time). All submissions will then be reviewed by the curating team.
October 17, 2022 – Notification of status of your submission will be sent to all contributing artists after the review process.
October 28, 2022 – All Accepted art pieces must be on campus! This is the latest date for receiving all accepted pieces to be in house, with “ready to hang” art with hanger wire (no alligator clips).
November 12, 2022 – “Creative Power of Unity” opens with an evening in-person art reception from 7:00-9:00 PM. The launch of this exhibit will be online with the Green Acre gallery space on campus and also posted on our on-line gallery Art Page.
May 28, 2023 – The in-house show will end in preparation for the next exhibit!
