Call for Juried Art Exhibitions
Individually Strong, Collectively Powerful
Submission Deadline: February 9th, 2024
All artists are invited to submit up to 3 artworks
2024 Artist Exhibit Application
2024 Artist Exhibition Agreement
Step 1
Review legal materials prior to submitting the artist exhibit application.
Upon notification of acceptance, you will need to complete this agreement.
Step 2
Please complete application and attach images as directed.
Submit via email to mhallacy@emporia.edu
Exhibit Details
No Age Limitations
Any and all ages are welcome to submit artwork to the exhibit! Those under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian agree to their participation.
Respecting Feminine Space
Due to the nature of the exhibit including shared experiences, we ask that artists respect the space we are creating and recognize that this is a space for art about ALL women.
Medium Types
All medium types are accepted; however, artists are responsible for the transportation of their piece. Various display methods will be available and discussed upon acceptance.
"I don't paint my dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality." -Frida Kahlo
This year, Breaking Barriers will have an art exhibit dedicated to art by ANY artist of ANY age and ANY skill level. Humans have spoken through art for centuries, from recording history to self-expression. The intensity of art is that it empowers both the maker and the observer. No matter what media is used, the artist speaks their truth through movements, patterns, colors, and design choices. The observer is then left to receive the artist's message and interpret it in a unique way. This relationship is uniquely found in the sphere of art and can create a connection between two people who may never meet. To cultivate this relationship, our goal is to create a space allowing artists and conference attendees to connect with each other via shared experiences, hardships, and stories.
The Two Fridas, Frida Kahla, 1939
"For most of history, Anonymous was a woman."
-Virginia Woolf
Every year, the Breaking Barriers team attempts to highlight an area where women are often under-valued or under recognized. Last year, there was a health event called Healthcare is Self-Care: From Body to Brain, which allowed women the opportunity to connect with various health professionals who were fully focused on spreading information about all dimensions of women's health. This year, we have decided to create a space for any artist to submit their work honoring women to be displayed at the 2024 Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership Conference. For more information, read above.
Contact mhallacy@emporia.edu or asgpres@emporia.edu with questions or concerns!