Exhibition Title: Nevertheless She Persisted
Exhibition Statement: Womxn artists face challenges that can inhibit their creative work: raising children, beginning new careers, moving to a foreign country, facing a life threatening illness, caring for aging parents, changing careers in mid-life.
Nevertheless She Persisted.
Despite the unique challenges of womxnhood, or because of these challenges, womxn continue to create…to heal, to express emotions not easily put into words, because of spiritual or financial necessity, to connect to a larger community, to find joy, to tell stories, to give back to those who have supported them, to overcome limitations, to show the next big idea, to find one’s way regardless of the lack of permission or acceptance.
Nevertheless She Persisted.
Persistence is our theme. Persistence is our credo. Persistence is our call.
Exhibition Location: Obelisk Gallery’s Lower Level Gallery located in Obelisk Home, 214 W. Phelps St., Suite #101, Springfield, MO 65806
Entry Requirements:
- Any womxn who attended Drury University is eligible to submit work. A degree from Drury University is not required to participate.
- Size Restrictions: 2D work must be no larger than 60”x60”. 3D must be no larger than 60”h x 24”w x 24”d and weigh no more than 70 pounds.
- Accepted media: Paintings, Prints, Mixed Media, 3-Dimensional, Textiles.
Please provide the following upon submission: (maximum of four entries per artist)
1. One to four (1-4) digital images. Images should be presented in JPEG or PNG format with image size set to 300 dpi resolution (4″ x 6″ image size, approximately).
2. Title, description, medium, dimensions (HxWxD), and price for each piece submitted.
3. Artist Statement including educational background.
Timeline:
Entries Due: January 10th, 2025
Artwork Delivery: February 18th – 22nd, 2025 from 10am to 5pm at Obelisk Gallery in Obelisk Home, 214 W. Phelps St., Suite #101, Springfield, MO 65806
Exhibition Showing: March 1st - March 29th, 2025
Opening Reception at Obelisk Gallery on March 1st, 2025 from 10am to 5pm.
Exhibition Ends: March 29, 2025
Artwork Pick-up: April 1st – April 5th from 10am-5pm at Obelisk Gallery.
Selection Process: A jury committee will make selections. The jurors will be announced prior to the submission deadline and will be focusing on three major criteria: creativity, quality, and clarity of theme. Artists will be informed of the jury results no later than January 22nd, 2025. Each selected artist will have only one exhibition space for display. For example, if multiple works can hang cohesively in one 60”x60” space, all works can be accepted as one submission. Space is limited. Obelisk Gallery can fit up to 25 works of art in the Lower Level Gallery, depending on size.
Accepted Artwork: All 2-D artwork must be wired and ready to hang. All works on paper must be framed and wired. Upon acceptance, the artist will sign an Artist Consignment Agreement (provided by Obelisk Gallery).
Sales: Obelisk Gallery collects 40% of the sales price. Please keep this in mind when pricing artwork.
If you have any questions, please email sam@obeliskhome.com
To submit work for consideration, please use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEeoCIIhqP8Z3dlMoauhmEzAd3s5X9f2MK__TX4V-72yapaA/viewform