Strive: A National Exhibition Highlighting American Immigration and the American Dream

Strive is a national juried exhibition featuring art that highlights immigration in America and the pursuit of the American Dream. The exhibition will feature work depicting various topics surrounding American immigration throughout American history and in today's society, spanning from those who initially came to the United States seeking the American Dream to refugees looking for a safe haven.

This exhibition is open to all 2D, 3D, fine art, and fine crafts, and is open to all artists living in the United States. You do not have to be an immigrant to submit work. Work must have been produced within the last two years. All styles and aesthetics are considered. Work may be no longer/larger than 48 inches in its longest dimension and cannot exceed 40 pounds. All 2D works must be equipped with hanging hardware for installation. All 3D works that require presentation other than standard pedestals must include those displays with the works. The exhibition will be juried by Solomon Isekeije and curated by d'Art Center Staff. The d'Art Center is Norfolk's thirty-year-old art center located in the NEON district.

Entry fee is $35.00 for up to 3 artworks. Artists may submit 1-3 images. Exhibition dates: July 25 - August 31, 2019. Reception: Thursday, July 25, 2019, 5:30-7:30pm. Notifications by email by 5pm Monday, July 8, 2019. Accepted works must arrive by Thursday, July 18, 2019. Awards: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300, 3rd Place $150. Commission: 60% artist/40% d'Art Center (not including awards). The artist is responsible for all shipping costs. Works must include pre-paid return labels through FedEx or UPS. The d'Art Center is not responsible for damage to artworks during exhibition; artists are strongly recommended to insure their works.