2025 Survivor Art Exhibit

This year, Shared Hope International will continue to deepen the impact of the Survivor Art Exhibit by incorporating it with the Just Like Me Campaign (JLMC)—an initiative amplifying the voices and experiences of survivors who were criminalized for their own exploitation. JLMC reminds us that behind every statistic is a story—of a boy, a girl who was just like me, just like you, just like someone you love.

The exhibit offers a sacred space for these stories to come to life through color, texture, and expression—honoring the resilience of those who have walked through injustice and now use their voices to transform it. These works are more than creative expressions; they are acts of advocacy, healing, and powerful resistance against systems that failed to protect.

In partnership with JLMC, this year's exhibit invites JuST Training Conference survivor attendees to engage not only with art, but with a movement—one that insists on visibility, restoration, and justice for all survivors.

Conference attendees who identify as survivors are invited to submit your art for consideration. There is no cost to participate in the exhibit, but a few guidelines apply.

Please contact us with any questions at conferences@sharedhope.org.

Art Exhibit Guidelines
- Submissions are limited to works by registered conference attendees or artists represented by a registered conference attendee
- Limit of one piece per artist, but you may direct attendees to your website or social media to explore your other work
- Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
- The exhibit will be located an open area, accessible to attendees throughout the conference.
- Accepted media:
  - Drawings, paintings, and other items that can be displayed on a standard easel.
  - Video - spoken word, dance, etc.; QR codes will direct attendees to an online gallery of submitted video entries; videos must be hosted on an external site such as Vimeo or YouTube
  - Audio recordings - such as spoken word; QR codes will direct attendees to an online gallery of submitted audio entries; audio records must be hosted on an external site such as Vimeo or YouTube
  - Sculpture and 3D - photos or videos of sculptures, murals, or other large-format works are acceptable
- Artists are responsible for transporting, setting up, and removing all pieces from the display area, and all costs associated with displaying their work. Limited funds are availabl to help cover the cost to ship your artwork. If you would like to request financial assistance to transport your work, please indicate so on the application.
- If artwork is for sale, arrangements must be made strictly between the artist and the purchaser, including payment, shipping, and other fees.
- Shared Hope International and the JuST Training Conference are not liable for loss or damage.
- Deadline to submit artwork for consideration is Friday, September 12, 2025.

Contact information

We will use this info to communicate with you about your application and the exhibit.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please upload a photo of your work for representational purposes. If you have a written work, please upload a 1-page document (PDF or Word format). You may upload multiple files.*

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Video Link(s) such as YouTube or Vimeo links. We are unable to accept video or audio files.
Title card information

This information will appear on a title card or informational document along with your work.
Artist's Name as it should appear on the title card*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Title and year of work*
EX: The Starry Night, 1889
Medium of work*
EX: Oil on canvas
Overall dimensions (width x height)*
EX: 29 in x 36 in
Please provide an artist's statement or brief description about this piece. (500 characters including spaces). *

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Would you like to request financial assistance to ship your artwork?

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Do you wish to make this work available for sale? Attendees will be instructed to contact you directly to purchase. Taxes, shipping, and any other fees are the responsibility of the buyer or seller.*

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If yes, what is your selling price? This will appear on the title card.
How should people contact you about purchasing your work? (Phone number, email, etc.)
How can attendees learn more about your other work? You may include a website, social media handles, email and/or phone number.
Additional Comments
Terms & Conditions

I understand this is a voluntary activity and I am responsible for transporting, setting up, and removing my art from the display area. I further understand I am responsible for all costs associated with transporting and displaying my work, unless I receive support from Shared Hope International. If artwork is for sale, arrangements will be made strictly between the artist and the purchaser, including payment, shipping, and other fees. Shared Hope International and the JuST Training Conference are not liable for loss or damage.
Please accept terms and conditions.*

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Contact information

Title card information