• Call for Art: "Detroit 2050: A Future Beyond Billionaires"

    Local oligarchs soak up hundreds of millions in public subsidies, capturing tax revenue and funds meant for schools, libraries, and public infrastructure. Occasionally, in between campaign contributions, they donate a small portion of their money to support the arts or a public good. These contributions are of course tax deductible, and never balance out the funds they have stripped out of our communities. We are expected to be grateful for our supposed Shepherds, to cheer the latest "little" gilbertville, and to forget where the money came from. As artist and community members we believe there is a better way- rather than giving our public wealth over the rich in exchange for crumbs- we imagine a world without oligarchs; where we fund our neighbors, our culture, and our future, and where our society is run in the interests of the many, rather than the whims of the few.

  • Each Artist is encouraged to submit 2 pieces!

    1. One piece that represents their artwork and practice in general. This should be something that is already made, written, or rehearsed and can give folks a sample of where your work is at currently
       
    2. And a second piece that responds to the rule of our local oligarchs, their exploitation of our communities, and manipulation of our government and cultural institutions OR reflects on the possiblilties of a future beyond the rule of the rich- imagining/building a world controlled by working people. 

    We are excited to share that all written work (poetry, prose, essay) will be considered for the Winter issue of Riverwise Magazine. The Riverwise team is partnering on the show! Poetry, prose, fiction, and nonfiction are all welcome. published works will be limited to 1500 words, but longer works can be included in the show. 

    Historically we have displayed written work on the wall as a printed page, either framed or unframed. We are very open to alternative displays and visions from writers! Depending on the amount and style of the work our curatorial team is also considering a live reading event as part of the show. If you have ideas please include them in your application.  


    This will be Our November/December Show. 
    Applications are open through 10/24
    Artists will be notified 11/1

    The show will run through the month of December and pickup will be scheduled for the week following the show close


  • Now to add your artwork! 
    Each artist is invited to submit 1-2 pieces. 
    Please note when pricing items that there is a 28% commission fee that our gallery charges on any sales. If you do not wish to list your work for sale please indicate N/A in sales box. 

  • Submission 1

    a piece that represents your practice more generally. This can be a "political" work, but doesn't have to be!
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  • Submission 2

    A piece the explores the current rule of the rich, Or imagines a future beyond them
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  • Donation

    Our Gallery is a nonprofit with a limited budget, every dollar goes to helping us keep our space welcoming and comfortable for all people. A donation is not required and will have no bearing on your artwork's acceptance into the show.
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