Call for Submissions - A Touch of Red

The Studio Art Gallery, Dresden
A Touch of Red – Call for Submissions
Deadline is Friday October 25th
A contemporary art exhibition featuring works by local artists. In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, the theme of this exhibition and sale is based on the colour red and the artists visual exploration of this dynamic colour.
Red can represent many meanings for many people. Through the years, artists have used striking red hues in their artworks to depict a mood or to send a strong message. Traditional celebrations have connections and popular imagery associated with the colour red. Red has a range of symbolic meanings and significance through many different cultures including life, health, remembrance, war, courage, anger, love and religion. Red also provokes the strongest emotions of any color and is associated with passion and love as well as anger and power. Red represents the lifeblood and connection between all people, and carries significance for many Indigenous cultures. According to lore, red is the only colour spirits can see.
The only submission requirement for the exhibition is that there must be intentional shades and tones of red incorporated into your piece.
Exhibition Submission Criteria
We welcome submissions from emerging, mid-career and established artists who live, work or study in and around Chatham-Kent. Selections in the exhibit will be explored through a variety of artistic mediums. Each participating artist has been asked to incorporate the colour red in their artwork. Artwork must be submitted ready to hang.
Juror/Curator: Pamela Smith, The Studio Art Gallery Owner
Submission deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024
Art will be chosen and must be ready for display by Friday, November 8, 2024
Holiday Exhibition and Sale will run from November 14 – December 21, 2024
Exhibition Celebration: Thursday, November 21th | 5:00 – 7:00PM. This is the also the evening of the Kick-off for Dresden’s Christmas Town Celebrations.
The exhibition will be publicized via our social media platforms and website, and through our advertising partners, galleries, collectors and more. Opportunity to showcase and sell your artwork. 20% gallery commission, 10% for members, please price your artwork accordingly.
Application is free. We welcome up to 3 pieces per artist. Please email your name, email, phone number and clearly identify each piece of artwork with a title, medium, price and a jpg (300dpi). Include a brief written statement explaining how your art expresses the theme to [email protected].
Thank you!