Call for Art: Yata Bhaavo, Tat Bhavti

Yata Bhaavo, Tat Bhavti
You become what you believe

Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 15th, 2024

Exhibition Dates: Oct 4th - Dec 31st

We invite artists to participate in the upcoming exhibition "Yata Bhaavo, Tat Bhavti", an exploration of belief, transformation, and the power of imagination in creating a better world. This exhibition seeks to inspire and challenge artists to delve deep into the idea that our thoughts, beliefs, and actions shape our reality and our future. As we face a current political crisis filled with social despair, we encourage our artists to question the status quo at hand.

Theme:
In Sanskrit, "Yata Bhaavo, Tat Bhavti" translates to "You become what you believe." This ancient wisdom speaks to the profound influence of our inner world on the outer world we create. We are looking for artworks that reflect this theme—pieces that capture the essence of belief, transformation, hope, and the collective vision for a brighter, more harmonious future. How do we envision this future? What issues do we face along the way? We encourage artists to submit works that explore the many factors that impact our collective future, including but not limited to our impact on the environment, global affairs and relations, capitalism, social justice, religious freedom, and how our individual thoughts, beliefs, and actions impact the collective whole.

Medium:
All 2D visual art mediums are welcome, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, digital art, and printmaking. We encourage artists to unleash their creativity and experiment with innovative techniques to convey their message effectively.

Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Acceptance Communication: Monday, September 16th, 2024
Artwork Drop-off: Thursday, September 26th, from 6 pm to 8 pm
Exhibition Installation: Monday, September 30th, from 10 am onwards (Artwork not received by this time will not be included)
Opening Reception: Friday, Oct 4th from 7 pm to 9 pm

Submission Guidelines:
Artists are invited to submit original artwork that aligns with the theme.
Submit up to three high-resolution images of your artwork along with a brief artist statement (max. 250 words) explaining how your work relates to the theme. If accepted, these images and statements will be used for marketing purposes.
Artwork should be professionally presented and ready for display, meaning it must be framed and ready to hang
Artists are responsible for transporting their artwork to and from the exhibition venue.
It is strongly encouraged to create a free Hazroom.com Profile when applying to the exhibition.

Sales: Artists have the option to list their artwork for sale during the exhibition. The gallery will take 20% commission from sales.

Acceptance Notification: Artists whose work is selected for the exhibition will be notified via email on Monday, September 16th, 2024.

We eagerly anticipate your submissions. For inquiries and further information, please contact kayla@hazroom.com.