Tell it Slant: Art with Wit

Tell it Slant: Art with Wit is a national open call exhibition that brings together work responding to contemporary issues using humor and comedy. Artists have long used comedy as a tool to critique society and an art establishment that takes itself too seriously. From the playful irreverence of Marcel Duchamp, Maurizio Cattelan and Sarah Lucas to the dark satire of Francisco Goya, Honoré Daumier and Martine Syms, artists have employed diverse forms of humor to elicit laughter while revealing cutting truths. This gallery exhibit is open to all visual mediums.

The exhibition will be held at the Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery, located on the main floor of the Cade building at Anne Arundel Community College's Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway. The exhibition runs from November 30, 2022 through January 27, 2023 (gallery closed December 20 - January 8). A public reception and juror talk will be held December 7, 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is juried by Sarah Jesse, Director of the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland.

Artists over 18 working in all media are eligible. Submit up to 5 artworks with an artist statement for each work. Entry fee is $15. Work samples may include up to 5 images and 2 videos (minimum 1 total sample required). All accepted work must be ready to hang or display. Two-dimensional work must have braided picture wire on the back. Fragile media should be under plexiglass. Installation art must be prepared by the artist or include easy-to-follow instructions. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs to and from the gallery. Artwork must be available from November 2022 through February 2023. Drop-off deadline is November 8 (contact to arrange time); shipped artwork must arrive by November 10. Contact: [email protected]. Mail artwork to: Teddy Johnson, Cade 203A, 101 College Pkwy, Arnold, MD 21012.