Announcing a Call for Entries at Verde Gallery
November 3, 2005
Champaign - Verde Galley in downtown Champaign has announced calls for entries for two shows to be held in 2006. "In Human Form: Exploring Us" will be on display at Verde Gallery February 21st, 2006 through April 1st, 2006, while "Emergence II: International Women in the Arts" will run from April 4th, 2006 through May 20th, 2006. Artists interested in entering work for either/both of these exhibits should read the details below or visit the Verde Gallery website (http://verdant-systems.com/Call.htm).
Exhibit 1
In Human Form: Exploring Us
February 21st, 2006 through April 1st, 2006
The earliest known representations of the human body come from Europe and date to between 25,000 and 12,000 years ago. Carved from stone and ivory, these ‘Venus’ figures represent the female form and may have been associated with fertility. How do we portray ourselves now ? What are the connections to who we were then and who we are now? Explore these and other questions with Verde.
In the February 2006 Verde will be featuring an exhibition that explores the human form through the visual arts.
Submission Guidelines
Artists are asked to submit work for consideration that explores the human form in art. Images of 2d , 3d, and Video works are acceptable.
Include a biography, artist statement, and slides or CD. If you wish to have the items returned include a self addressed, stamped, envelope.
Entries must be received by January 21st 2006 to be considered for this exhibit.
Send to:
Verde Gallery / Curt Tucker
17 E. Taylor Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Exhibit 2
Emergence II: International Women in the Arts
April 4th, 2006 through May 20th, 2006
The title and symbol for the show have significance on several levels. The term “emergence” not only relates to the artists having emerged from their diverse origins, but also to their artworks having emerged from the essence of creativity as well as this entire exhibition emerging into the local community through the channel of Verde Gallery.
-Kelly White
Some have asked "Why do a show that features only women artists? Do we have to look at gender as a defining element of who we are? My answer is this...
This is an international show. We don't have to look far beyond our own borders to find extreme examples of current appalling gender discrimination that have persisted throughout history or to see that we don't understand other cultures and the roles of women and men in those cultures. To understand it is important to hear and see these stories and images. These artists bring forth singular and collective distant voices - as women.
-Curt Tucker
Submission Guidelines
Artists are asked to submit images of 2d , 3d, and Video works for consideration.
Include a biography, artist statement, and slides or digital images. If you wish to have the items returned include a self addressed, stamped, envelope.
Entries must be received by March 1st 2006 to be considered for this exhibit.
Send to:
Verde Gallery / Curt Tucker
17 E. Taylor Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Questions?
kellywhite@verdant-systems.com
or, visit Verde online here: http://verdant-systems.com/Call.htm