Identities

Art Works Downtown invites creators to submit artwork for an exhibition centered around the theme of identity. From cultural roots to personal journeys, the complexities of identity are vast and varied. Artists are encouraged to explore the facets that shape who you are—or who we are—and contribute perspectives about self-discovery, belonging, and transformation. This exhibition aims to showcase diverse narratives that contribute to the rich tapestry of human identity both as individuals and as a collective species.

Eligibility is limited to San Francisco Bay Area artists only (artist must live within 100 miles from San Rafael, California). The exhibition is open to most subject matter including abstraction and all visual arts media including sculpture. Original artwork only; no giclées or reproductions. Artwork must not exceed 72" including frame, stand, and all materials. Images of explicit sexual content or violence will not be considered. Submissions must not have previously exhibited in the AWD 1337 Gallery. Video artists must include dimensions of equipment in submission and supply all equipment—including headphones—for the exhibition. Projections are prohibited.

Entry fee is $40.00. Submissions require 1–3 work samples (images and/or videos). Entries are due June 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT via CallForEntry.org. Notification by email will be sent July 5. Accepted entries must be hand-delivered to Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael between July 25–27, 12–6pm. The exhibition runs August 2–September 14, 2024, with public visiting hours Wednesday–Saturday, 12–6pm. Opening reception is August 9, 5–8pm; closing reception is September 13, 5–8pm. Artists may pick up unsold artwork September 19–21, 12–6pm. Artists who do not retrieve their work will be charged a storage fee of $5.00 per day. Works remaining after 30 days will become property of Art Works Downtown. Juror: Jonathan Carver Moore, founder and director of Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery.