Bound

Bound is an exhibition of handmade prints addressing the basic principles of human connections. The exhibition explores questions such as: What qualities, experiences and goals do we share? How do we strengthen the community and empower individuals? How do we further our spiritual connection to the earth? The theme will be interpreted loosely—artists are encouraged to turn ideas into images and make it their own.

All entries must be handmade prints using traditional printmaking and/or photographic processes created in the last 5 years. 3D and experimental work is encouraged. Any combination of processes may be employed including silkscreen, letterpress, calligraphy, etching, woodcut, lithography, linocut, drypoint, mezzotint, monoprint, polymer plates, silver gelatin prints, photopolymer gravure, copperplate gravure, cyanotype, vandyke, gumbichromate, palladium, platinum, carbon, salt, wet plate, chemigram, lumen, argrotype, oilprint, chlorophyll, instant transfers, and lifts. Digital photographic images can be used in combination with other processes, but straight digital prints will not be accepted. Work needs to arrive at the gallery ready to hang; framing is not required. Magnets, clips, and other methods can be used.

Entry fee is $35 for 5 images, with $5 for each additional image (up to 10 artworks total). Sliding scale discounts are available with coupon codes disc1 ($15 for 5 images) or disc2 ($25 for 5 images). Jurors are Chip Thomas (jetsonorama) and Thea Gahr. Awards: First Place $300, Second Place $200, Third Place $100. Work is due at Light Art Space by September 29. Reception is Friday, October 8th, 5-7 pm. All artwork will remain in the exhibition through November 13th, 2021. Sales are encouraged but not required; Light Art Space will retain a 40% commission on any artwork sold. Light Art Space invites all to submit, including Black, Latina, Indigenous people, and all self-identifying people of color.