Many Truths Expressive Arts Program Submission Form

Restorative Action Alliance and United Voices are excited to announce:
Many Truths: Breaking Down False Dichotomies 2026

A unique creative expression program, show & online gallery opening

Call for Entries! Submissions will be taken until 09/15/26

Virtual Gallery Opening will be held on Mon., 10/19/26 7:00 – 8:30pm

We invite submissions of: original visual art, music (no longer than 5 minutes) photography, poetry, or short stories (no more than 500 words) for inclusion in a curated collection, online gallery and art sale (optional). 

Themes: Many Truths, Healing, Connection, System Impacts, Impacts of Harm, Surviving, Thriving, Restorative Practice.

Check out the 2025 Gallery here: https://www.restorativeactionalliance.org/many_truths_gallery

Submission Format/Guidelines:

Submit up to three (3) original pieces per person.
Please NOTE a separate form is necessary for each piece.

• All visual art (2 dimensional) and photography must be submitted as high-resolution JPG files (minimum 300 DPI, at least 1200 pixels on the longest side) to ensure suitability for both online and print exhibition.
• 3 dimensional art may be photographed but must include either a short video showing all sides of piece or high resolutions photos of each side of the piece (minimum 300 DPI, at least 1200 pixels on the longest side)
• All audio files (mp3) must be 5MB or less
• Each image/file must be titled as follows: “Artist Initials_Title_Submission#”
• Written works should be submitted as Word documents or PDFs.

Eligibility:
Open to people aged 18 and up who are impacted by cycles of harm and the criminal legal system, including:

• Crime survivors
• Family members
• System-impacted individuals
• Reentry professionals
  
  ***Submissions must be your original work.***

Deadline:
The next round of submissions will be taken until September 15, 2026.

• Important Notes:
• If mailing a submission hard-copy submission, do not submit original artwork; Restorative Action Alliance and United Voices are not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.
• Selected works will be included in a virtual gallery and may be considered for future print publication.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting an entry, the Artist grants permission for Restorative Action Alliance to use the accepted image on its website at restorativeactionalliance.org, for brochures, promotional materials, publications, and publicity about the exhibition, both physical and virtual. Every effort will be made to maintain quality true to the submitted image, recognizing that the print or electronic medium may affect how the viewer receives the image. Artist will be given attribution for the work. The Artist hereby certifies that he or she holds the copyright for this material and the copyright remains with said Artist. Restorative Action Alliance will display a notice that material must not be “downloaded” or copied, but will not be held responsible if artwork is copied. The Artist also certifies that the work submitted is original and does not infringe on any existing copyright. If artwork includes image of any person, artist certifies that a model release for such people has been obtained. Furthermore, if the accepted work differs dramatically from the image submitted, RAA reserves the right to return the work to the Artist without hanging in the exhibition. By submitting work, the Artist acknowledges and understands the above provisions and has read and agreed with the provisions in the Call for Entry at https://www.restorativeactionalliance.org/many_truths_program