Tubac Center of the Arts Ex Voto Exhibition

Tubac Center of the Arts presents Ex Voto, a nationally-juried exhibition featuring contemporary interpretations of Ex Voto art. Ex Votos are votive offerings to a saint or divinity. Artists are asked to create innovative, contemporary notions of Ex Votos, imagining contemporary ex votos that depict gratitude or plaintive assistance in two-dimensional representations. While the tradition of Ex Votos is quite old, going back to Ancient Egypt and including rich folk art traditions in Mexico, Italy, and Spain, this exhibition seeks contemporary views. Think outside of the tradition and consider smaller 2D work with visuals and text wherein the notions of help or gratitude are depicted.

Juror Ruben Urrea Moreno is a self-taught painter, muralist, and illustrator whose work has exhibited in Los Angeles, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, and Mexico, and is part of the El Paso Museum of Art's permanent collection.

Entry fee is $25 ($20 with TCA Member discount, code VOTO19) for the first entry, with $3 for each additional entry up to 3 total entries. Artists may submit 1-3 images. All artwork must be original, entirely the work of the artist, executed within the last 36 months, and cannot have been previously shown at TCA. Giclee reproductions printed on canvas are not permitted. All work must arrive ready to hang and be for sale; TCA retains a 40% commission. Artwork cannot be removed from the exhibit prior to the close on September 1, 2019, including sold art. Artists are responsible for shipping to and from TCA and must provide a barcoded preprinted PREPAID shipping label for return of artwork. Exhibition dates are August 2 to September 1, 2019, with opening reception and prizes on August 2 at 5:00 PM. Prizes include Best of Show $300, Award of Excellence $200, Award of Merit $150, and Honorable Mention $75. Notification to artists is June 29, 2019. For special arrangements regarding hand delivery or pickup dates, contact TCA at 520-398-2371 or [email protected].