Abiding Courage

The Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA) is requesting submissions for Abiding Courage, a juried exhibition celebrating the Centennial of the 19th Amendment. The exhibition will run from March 4 - April 9, 2020, in alliance with International Women's Day. The Opening Reception will be held on March 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

The WCFA is committed to presenting a visual exploration of women's voting rights—recognizing the decades of the suffragists' struggle to achieve voting rights and the harder road that followed for women of color. The exhibition uses history through contemporary artwork to inspire viewers to think critically about the right to vote and to consider the power we each have in shaping our democracy. Artists are encouraged to address the importance of women's role in an equitable society, the various ways women organized to achieve such a milestone, past and current issues around feminist sensibilities and intersectionality, voting issues such as barriers to the ballot, and interpretations of democratic ideals such as courage, persistence, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Any media, 2D or 3D, abstract or representational, are welcome.

Eligibility: Artists over 18 residing in the United States regardless of level of arts training are encouraged to submit. Works must be original, for sale, and completed during the last 24 months; previously submitted works will not be accepted. Entry Fee: WCFA Members $30 for up to 3 images; Non-Members $40 for up to 3 images. Submit 1-3 JPEG images of artwork only, excluding frames. Entry Deadline: Midnight on Monday, February 10, 2020. Notification of Acceptance: Monday, February 17, 2020. Artwork Drop Off Dates: Wednesday, February 26 (11 am - 3 pm), Thursday, February 27 (11 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 7 pm), Friday, February 28 (11 am - 3 pm). All artworks must be wired and ready to hang. If work is shipped, the artist is responsible for shipping, insurance during transit, and return shipping/insurance if work is not sold. Artist must provide a pre-paid return shipping label. Awards: $250 "Excellence Award" and non-cash "Honorable Mention Awards." Artists receive 60% of each sale; current WCFA Members receive 70%. All payments will be issued to artists after the close of the exhibition. Juror: Jonny Skye, owner and curator of Skye Gallery in Providence, RI.