Submission Deadline: October 27, 2024
Lexington, KY
LexArts, in partnership with the Arts and Health Alliance of Central Kentucky, is thrilled to announce a call for art for our upcoming exhibition centered on the theme of health and wellbeing. We invite artists to submit works that were created with the theme of “health” in mind or are outcomes of an arts and health activity. The University of Kentucky Arts in Healthcare Program team will guest-curate selections of work.
Submission Guidelines:
- Theme: All submitted artworks must relate to health and well-being. This can encompass physical, mental, emotional, or social health.
- Mediums Accepted: We welcome a variety of mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and digital art.
- Artist Statement: Each submission must include an artist statement (up to 300 words) detailing how the piece is related to health and well-being. This statement should provide insight into the inspiration behind the work and its connection to the theme.
- Submission Format: Digital images of the artwork should be submitted in high resolution (300 dpi) along with the artist statement. Please include the title, medium, dimensions, and year of creation for each piece.
- Number of Submissions: Each artist may submit up to three artworks. A series of work may be submitted and will count as a single submission.
- Sale of Artworks: Artists have the ability to sell artworks selected for the exhibition, though this is not required. Artists receive 70% of artwork sales and LexArts retains the other 30% as commission.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: October 27, 2024
- Notification of Selection: November 1, 2024
- Artwork delivered to ArtsPlace: November 6-7, 2024
- Reception: Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Gallery Hop: Friday, November 15, 2024
- Arts and Health Symposium: Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Artwork Pickup: January 6-7, 2025
About Arts and Health Alliance of Central Kentucky (AHACK)
Mission: To promote and integrate the arts into healthcare settings to enhance the well-being of patients, caregivers, and communities.
Vision: To advocate for the use of arts in healing, providing resources and education on the benefits of arts in health, and fostering collaborations between artists, healthcare providers, and community organizations. The Alliance strives to create a more holistic approach to healthcare that recognizes the importance of creativity and expression in promoting health and healing.
LexArts has created a local “Art in Health Council” comprised of representatives from different health institutions and artists interested in working in the healthcare environment. The “Art in Health Council” meets monthly to share arts programming ideas and plan arts engagements with staff and patients of healthcare partners. This program is made possible by a grant from CHI Saint Joseph Health.
We look forward to seeing your creative interpretations of health and well-being. This exhibition aims to highlight the powerful connection between the arts and health, showcasing how art can contribute to healing and wellness.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Arden Barnes at abarnes@lexarts.org.