Contemporary Chicana/o Biennial

MACLA announces its second Chicana/o Biennial, an exhibition and public forum to take inventory of and invite reflection on the continuously emergent energy, critical edge, and aesthetic interventions within contemporary Chicano art. The biennial takes a thematic approach, asking: What are the pressing concerns at this moment in time? (politics) What does Chicana/o art look like today? (aesthetics) How do artists engage the community? (activism & organizing). MACLA is looking for artwork that is politically charged and aesthetically innovative and addresses one or more of these questions. Proposals and projects from disciplines, genres, and activities not normally displayed in gallery settings are welcome. All artwork must have been created within the last three years (2004-2007).

This is a no-fee juried exhibition open to all artists who self-identify as Chicana/o. The exhibition is open to artists whose work deals with all issues and is created in all mediums. For installation work, submit visual images and a full written description with supporting materials such as drawings or diagrams. For video or new media, submit VHS video, DVD, or PC-compatible CD with program.

All selected works will be insured by MACLA for their designated value for the duration of the exhibition. All artists will receive a $200 artist honorarium. Limited shipping assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis for artists based outside the San Francisco Bay Area. All work must arrive framed and ready to hang. Exhibition dates: August 1 – September 22, 2007. Opening reception: August 3, 2007.