The theme of Tapestry is to explore how women and gender-expansive individuals across cultures utilize textiles, embroidery, and clothing as a powerful means to convey resistance movements and preserve untold histories.
In the face of adversity, artists become active participants, using their works as a medium for ideas and culture as a weapon against oppression. This open call invites artists to channel their creativity into works reflecting themes of victory, defiance, and hope in unwavering support of collective liberation.
As a global community, we stand in solidarity with people of all lands that have faced historical occupation by colonial and imperial powers. In the current context, we mobilize our efforts with the people of Palestine, Sudan, Afghanistan, Congo, and all impacted nations as they forge a new chapter toward freedom.
ELIGIBILITY:
Priority is given to artists ages 15-35, identifying as people of color, female/non-binary.
* Physical/Site-specific Submissions: United States | Digital Art Submissions: Open to all.
ARTWORK SUBMISSION:
Submit original artwork in any medium (textile/embroidery, visual art, digital art, poetry, film, photography, etc.) reflecting your unique response to the theme. Alternatively, submit a proposal for a site-specific artwork.
SELECTED ARTWORK:
If chosen, your artwork will be featured in an exhibition at a pop-up public gallery in New York City, with a budget provided for art shipping and handling to transport and install the work (on a need basis).
SUBMIT BY: MARCH 30, 2024
Contact: tapestry.gallery.nyc@gmail.com with any questions.
