CALL FOR ART:

WTF!: What the Feminist! Community Art Exhibition
Prøve Gallery, March 6 - April 3, 2020

WTF! is an exhibition of thought-provoking works of art that advocate for social justice, community
action, and civic engagement. For the 2020 installation of WTF!, we are seeking submissions in a wide range of media from traditional media such as painting, printmaking, drawing, and sculpture to quilting, clothing, photography, embroidery, installation, illustration, graphic design, and protest materials, that explore the idea of DISMANTLING SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION.

In keeping with the history of WTF!, artworks that center feminist concepts are welcome. However, this year’s exhibition seeks to cast a wider net by specifically highlighting works that address the many ways that various and/or intersecting power systems work to dehumanize and erase traditionally marginalized individuals and communities.

WTF! 2020 seeks to create a space for centering and inviting dialogue around the concepts of justice, presence, and power.

Submissions are open to all community members. A $5 submission fee (per work of art) is required to help with administrative costs. Fees can be paid directly to Prøve at paypal.me/provegallery or by check mailed to Prøve Gallery, 21 N. Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802.

Specifications:
Open to all subjects and/or styles.
Open to all media that can be wall mounted. All works should be completed in a ready-to-hang format.
There are no size requirements or limitations beyond practical considerations of space (must fit through conventional door).

Submission-
Deadline for submission is Feb. 11, 2020 (midnight, central time).

HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please email all submissions to info@provegallery.com​ with subject line:
Artist Name_WTF_Submission
Please submit (in one PDF document):
Image(s) of Work
Didactics [titles, medium, size, & price (if for sale)]
A brief artist statement (2-3 sentences) that answers the following question:

How does your artistic work visualize social justice or present a challenge to existing systems of oppression?

All artists will be notified upon acceptance with a deadline of Feb. 14, 2020.
Selected artwork is to be dropped off, or mailed in by Friday, Feb. 24, 2020.
Opening reception Friday, March 6, 2020.

All submission materials must be written in English.
All work is shown at the artist's own risk.
All work shipped to Prøve Gallery must be sent with return shipping or be picked up by the artist or an artist's representative.