Right To Vote

In celebration of the 100th year anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States, Hera Gallery and Educational Foundation is partnering with Women's Fund of Rhode Island to host a dual exhibition.

Right To Vote examines artists' perspectives on the continued importance of strengthening voting rights in our democracy. Hera Gallery seeks artwork addressing the multiplicity and diversity with which the democratic process in America is experienced. The exhibition considers questions including: Who decides who gets to vote? Why is the concept of one person one vote so important? Why does America have such low voter participation rates compared to other democratic nations? What does disenfranchisement and enfranchisement look like along racial, economic, gender, ethnic, religious, and environmental lines? What types of barriers exist to voting and how do these in turn affect disparate populations differently?

Hera Gallery seeks work in all media, 2D, 3D, and video. 3D work is limited to 100 lbs and must fit through a 5'10" x 6'8" door. 2D work must also fit through said door. Entry fee is $35.00. Work samples may include up to 3 images, 3 audio files, and/or 3 video files (minimum 1 sample required). Application deadline is August 8, 2020. Exhibition dates are October 17 - November 14, 2020. Artists will be notified of acceptance by September 1, 2020. Artwork delivery is due by Monday, October 12, 2020. Hera Gallery retains a 30% sales commission. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs, return shipping labels, and their own insurance. Hera Gallery reserves the right to photograph work for publicity and use artist names, likenesses, and artwork in exhibition materials.