Call for ArtIsts: ME in a(ME)rica
Root Division invites artists working in all media to submit work for ME in a(ME)ricas, to be presented at Root Division in July 2023.
ME in a(ME)rica is a call to center migrant voices that have been pushed to the margins within the narrative of the United States of America. Artists are invited to reflect on the construction of culture, the places they inhabit, and how to reimagine belonging and exclusion in a critique of the so-called “American Dream.”
ME in a(ME)rica is an exploration of the cultural myths and truths of collective and individual migration journeys. The exhibition aims to deconstruct the oversimplified categories and labels imposed upon those who make such journeys, creating radical new narratives that center empowerment.
ME in a(ME)rica is curated by WEDAPEPO, a collective of conceptual, interdisciplinary, transnational artists, who seek a more inclusive definition of “America” and believe in art as a space for social change. Confirmed artists include shiloh burton, Irene Carvajal, Oscar López, Nivedita Madigubba, Michael Martínez, and Jusun Jessie Seo.
Exhibition dates: July 7 – 29, 2023
Deadline to submit Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Artists will be notified within three weeks of the deadline about inclusion in the exhibition.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION :
1. Please complete the Digital Application Form, attaching the below documents:
- Images: Up to four jpgs associated conceptually with the open call. Each jpg should be 1200px in the largest dimension, labeled to correspond with the inventory numbers listed on the application (i.e. 01_LastName.jpg). If there is video it should be submitted as a still and as a link to a web-hosted video viewer.
- Artist Resume: (2 pg. max)
- Artist Statment: (1 pg. max) Please tell us how your work relates to the theme of the open call.
2. Please pay the Submission Fee: A $10 fee must be on file by 4/17/23 for the email submission to be considered.
Deadline to submit Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Artists will be notified within three weeks of the deadline about inclusion in the exhibition.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions and additional materials can be sent to submissions@rootdivision.org