Call for Work: Abolition Exhibit

You are warmly invited to join us as we explore Berea's unique relationship to abolition. . .

its past, present and future here in this place. We believe that creative people, artists, musicians and the like can engage with this history in a way that has the ripe potential to be transformative and possibly (dare we dream!) restorative.

"Won't You Be My Neighbor, Berea?" is creating a platform for neighborliness. We are thinking about that in the sense of how we are all inextricably tied to each other in the now, through out time, amongst humans and creatures, institutions and ecologies.

CALL FOR ART: For this chapter of our work we want to take an unflinching look at the history of race in Berea and the surrounding areas. We also want to specifically acknowledge the role that Berea College has played, while not ignoring the stories that existed before and outside of the college. We would like to perpetuate the vision of Berea and its surrounds as an equitable and multi-racial society by inviting you to submit your abolition-themed work for exhibition. Delivery of Artwork: Feb 19 from 12 to 5 pm

CREATIVE WORKING GROUP: This exhibition is envisioned as an invitation to participate in longer term work around this topic with a goal of forming an artists collaborative team or teams to dream up creative interruptions to the status quo. Creative people who are interested in being involved in a longer term project are invited to submit letters of interest. Please submit the Abolition Creative Group Letter of Interest form below form by February 19th. We strongly, warmly, and emphatically encourage BIPOC creatives of color, femmes, LGBTQI+ to reach out. This invitation to participate is open to everyone from Berea and surrounding areas.

Won't You Be My Neighbor, Berea?

Artwork Submission Form

Guidelines for Show
Exhibit Location: Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut St., Berea
Virtual Exhibit: Details TBA
*Tentative Reception: Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. *Masks required. Limited entry. Subject to change or cancellation.
Delivery of Artwork: Feb 19 from 12 to 5 pm
Pickup of Artwork: Friday, March 5, 12 to 5 pm.
**Please call or email to make other arrangements if these times do not work.
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ELIGIBILITY: This is a non-juried art event open to residents of Berea and surrounding areas. We welcome all skill levels.
ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS: Each participant may submit two (2) pieces of artwork. Artwork must be original.
All media accepted, including painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, mixed media, installation, etc. Digital creatives and video and audio submissions are encouraged!

All physical art must be ready for hanging or display. If meant to be hung, it must be in a frame and have a hanging mechanism. Artwork may be rejected if not ready to display.
All art must have the artist’s name and phone number securely attached to the back or bottom of artwork.

AGREEMENT: Participants of this event/activity give the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, First Friday Berea, and Berea Arts Council permission to use their art, voice, image or likeness as it appears in any photograph, film, video or audio recording, in any manner, in all media, in perpetuity. First Friday Berea staff will make every reasonable effort to protect the safety of the works submitted, but in no case will they be responsible for any loss or damage that might occur during the exhibition. Submission of the work shall indicate agreement with these conditions. No artwork will be accepted without a completed form below.
*If you need assistance or have questions please call 423.794.8632.

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Abolition Creative Group Letter of Interest

Creative people who are interested in being involved in a longer term project are invited to submit letters of interest. Please submit this form by February 19th. We strongly, warmly, and emphatically encourage BIPOC creatives of color, femmes, LGBTQI+ to reach out. This invitation to participate is open to everyone from Berea and surrounding areas.

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Name *

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Last

Email *

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Do you have experience as an organizer? *

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Won't You Be My Neighbor, Berea? is a new community initiative launching in October. We will explore maintaining social connection in the midst of a pandemic, learn about our unique history, gather stories, create together, and reinforce that our diversity makes us strong and resilient.

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WYBMNB is a place-based creative community building response to Covid-19 and Berea's challenges and opportunities in this moment in history. This initiative is in partnership with Berea Arts Council and supported by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation.

Participants of this event/activity give the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, First Friday Berea, and Berea Arts Council permission to use their voice, image or likeness as it appears in any photograph, film, video or audio recording, in any manner, in all media, in perpetuity.