I Choose, Therefore I Am Project

I Choose, Therefore I Am is a peaceful protest and public art project created and curated by artist Rachelle LeBlanc. The project draws awareness to recent events concerning women's rights and provides artists working in fiber and textile-based techniques a place to exhibit their work by expressing their perspective on how these changes affect their lives. The project addresses rights including the right to choose for oneself, to live free from violence and discrimination, reproductive rights, sexual rights including the LGBTQ community, and freedom from exploitation.

This call is open to textile artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Eligible artworks include 2D and 3D fiber and textile-based materials, methods, and techniques, including rug hooking, tufting, punch needle, woven, quilted, embroidery, and knit. Maximum size for physical exhibition is 40" x 40"; there is no size limit for the permanent online exhibition. Work must be pro-women and created after November 9, 2016. Collaborations are accepted. Work depicting graphic violence will not be accepted. Artists must be 18 years old or older to participate. The entry fee is $20.00 for up to 3 entries. Applicants must submit through www.callforentry.org.

The permanent online exhibition will be hosted at www.ichoosethereforeiam.com with a social media presence on Instagram and Facebook. As the collection grows, catalogs will be produced and presented to Amnesty International in support of their Women's Rights are Human Rights mission. The catalog will be made available for purchase. The project aims to generate exhibition opportunities for all participants. Physical work must be received by February 25, 2023. Artists are responsible for all shipping and insurance costs. Artists must provide prepaid return labels through UPS, FedEx, DHL, or MSPS. All sales inquiries will be directed to the participating artist's email.