Open Call for Vishuddha: Protect Ya Neck!

A Portraiture Fine Art Group Exhibition

Exhibition Dates:

• Open Call Deadline: Sunday, October 6th, 2024

• Opening Reception: Friday, October 25th, 2024, 6:30 pm - 10 pm

• Closing Reception: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, 5 pm - 9 pm

Exhibition Theme: Vishuddha: Protect Ya Neck! is a portraiture fine art group exhibition that encourages artists and viewers alike to explore how art and self-expression communicate, connect, and safeguard our inner truths. Drawing inspiration from the Wu-Tang Clan’s iconic track "Protect Ya Neck," the show makes a metaphorical connection to the throat chakra (Vishuddha)—the energy center linked to communication, self-expression, and speaking one’s truth.

In a world where expression is often stifled or marginalized, Vishuddha: Protect Ya Neck! stands as a powerful reminder of the need to defend our joy, creativity, and identity. Through a diverse range of portraiture, sculpture, and mixed media, the exhibition highlights how protecting one’s voice and spirit is deeply interconnected with the universal need to speak and live one’s truth.

Curator's Note: This exhibition is about more than joy—it’s about defending who we are at our core. Through the energy of the throat chakra, Protect Ya Neck! invites artists to speak their truth, celebrate their joy, and defend their voices from those who would try to silence them. Through art, we find strength, resilience, and connection.

Curators: Will Watson and Darren Singer

Submission Guidelines:

• Up to 4 pieces may be submitted per artist.

• Image Resolution for online submissions should be no smaller than 500 pixels on the long side, preferably between 1000-3000 pixels.

• Physical Artwork Delivery: All physical pieces must be delivered or dropped off at 64 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY (Basement Level) no later than the night of Monday, October 21st, 2024. No exceptions will be made unless in case of emergency.

Important Note: Due to the gallery’s tight schedule, we cannot accept any work after October 21st, 2024.

Submission Fee: $35, payable upon acceptance. The fee covers installation, promotional efforts (social media and website), and gallery upkeep. No minimum or maximum size restrictions apply.

Sales Terms: Artwork sold during the exhibition will have an 80/20 split (artist/gallery).

Shipping Instructions:

• Out-of-NYC artists must include a pre-paid return shipping label with their submission.

• The same box used for shipping the work will be used for return shipping.

For submissions or inquiries, please contact botanicagroveevents@gmail.com.

CONCRETE CANVAS: LIFE UNFILTERED

ANNOUNCING THE FINALISTS FOR OUR STREET PHOTOGRAPHY ART SHOW

We are excited to announce that the highly anticipated "Concrete Canvas: Life Unfiltered" art show is officially a go! After receiving numerous outstanding submissions, our curators, Darren Singer and Joshua Torres, have carefully selected the finalists. These artists have truly captured the raw and unfiltered essence of urban life through their lenses, and we can't wait to showcase their incredible work.

This exhibition isn't just an event; it's a deep dive into the streets, revealing the often unseen moments that define urban life. We're eager to share these powerful images with you, each telling its own unique story of the city.

Show Details:

• Show Dates: August 30th - September 10th

• Opening Day Ceremony: Friday, August 30th, with music and drinks

• Show Closing: Friday, September 10th

Finalists:

Alex Saris - @alyxastryx

Alina Starunskaya - @astarunskaya

Andrea Stone - @Andrealin617

Andrea Zinn - @zinnandrea | Facebook

Andrew James - @foreverajaxx

Arnold Plotnick - @arnoldplotnickphotography

Avedon Arcade - @avedon_arcade

Austin Michael Rynolds - @flathound

Bayan Hyder - @_rrepression | Website

Ben Young - @interwebbenny | Website

Daeshon Lawson - @daeshonlawson

Darren Singer - @darren_singer_finearts | Website

David Flores - @astonfotos

David Wong - @davidwongphoto

David Zwick - @danceoftheparticles

Donelric Owens - @demetrimagery | Website

Doipayan Bhowmick - @doi_neo

Francisco Gutiérrez - @visualartistrynyc.fineart | Website

Hannah Eve Osinoff - @hannahosinoffphoto | Website

Hannah Meier - @hannahsmeier | Website

Ian Pritchard - @ianpritchard.jpeg | Website

Jesse Jackson - @jessejacksonfoto

John Singh Bhatia - @johnsinghbhatia | Website

Joseph Eichler - @_other_worlds

Joshua Torres - @joshuas_foto

Kim Keller - @pho.to.olney | Website

Korey Williams - @filmyboi | Website

Lauren Quinn - @hi.imlauren_

Maxim Marienko - @max_m_ph

Olivia Castillo - @oliviacastillophotography | Website

Patricia Bellucci - @allsoulznyc, @artprojexpb | Linktree

Prashant Yella - @marzoh.vision

Robinson Germain - @thatshowiseethings

Semar Hartley - @theflowtress_

Tiffany Truong - @tiffanyinbrooklyn | Website

Tom Roman - @Tomroman2.5

Tyler Wilson - @imouttafilm | Website

Vincent Colabella - Website

Yuki Yamada - @ymd_camera_photo | Website

We look forward to celebrating the creativity and vision of these amazing photographers, each of whom has a unique perspective on the streets of our cities. See you at the show!

“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern.” ― William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

Doors, windows, and framing have been used in art not only as a compositional device, but as a means of guiding the viewer toward transformational portals. Your work should address such a device as well as the complex dynamic of “Voyeur and Viewed.”

Artist inspirations for this show include Vermeer, Lois Dodd, Bacon, Hilma af Klimpt, Hopper, Rauschenberg, Rothko, and Serra. Framing and portals may be more apparent in their appearance and depiction or may be abstract. Accompanying your artwork submission, please include a short poem or creative writing description of 3 sentences or less describing how your work touches on these concepts. Your written piece will be shared alongside your work, included in an artifact distributed at the show, and may be used in online promotional materials including Instagram collaborations.

Co-Curators @darren_singer_finearts and @mimi.pinnow are excited to bring you into a sensory experience that you will not forget; all senses will be aroused via the Bioregenerative Experience. #bioregenerativeaesthetic

Application Deadline: May 20th, 11:59 PM Opening Show Date: June 1st, 2024

Email your application with the subject line “DoorsofPerception_LastNameFirstName” to ​​events@botanicagrove.org

No Application Fee

In the email include:

• 3 artwork images and corresponding dimensions, medium, and year of each piece.

• A short artist statement

• Your short creative writing piece that references the show theme and accompanies your submission artwork. This writing piece should be 3 sentences or less.

All media and sizes are encouraged to submit, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital media, and installations.

No Application Fee

If accepted, $35 for show production and artist promotion will be required.

Sale of Work: 80/20 split between Artist/Gallery

Botanica Grove Permanent Collection: If Botanica Grove would like to purchase your work, the gallery would purchase at a 35% discount.

Artists:

Timo Kuzme
Chloe Moss
Luke Farley
Kailey Barthel
Earth Aengel
Matilda Gutierrez
Olivia Friedman
Shirley Dougherty
Philip Gebhardt
Luke Jackson
Sokaina Asar
Patrick Neal
Patrick Keefe
Josh Green
Nancy Gesimondo
Hannah Bang
Mahsa R. Fard
Ryan Strochinsky

@timokuzme
@_chloemoss
@lukefelixfarley
@kaileybarthel
@earth_aengel
@matildagutierrez_
@oliviaifriedman
@shirley_colors
@philipjgebhardt
@coolesthand
@lowkeysoki
@nealpaintingnow
@keefe_studio
Josh_green_artist
@nancygesimondo
@hb4god
@mahsa.r.f
@milkcartoon

Hello Brooklyn! We are thrilled to announce the open call for our inaugural exhibition. We are cultivating a vibrant community of art and wellness in Bushwick and are looking for strong works that delve into the realm of bioregenerative aesthetics, art as a generator for healing; drawing inspiration from renowned artists such as Helen Frankenthaler and Matisse.

We invite visual artists working in 2D mediums to submit works that intricately explore the interplay of color fields and density, reflecting on how these elements resonate with and captivate the viewer. We eagerly anticipate witnessing your unique and innovative interpretations!

Details:

The exhibit opening will coincide with an experimental evening featuring a selection of our new studio offerings. A schedule will be provided in the coming weeks.

• The exhibition will run from: April 13 - April 27

• Works submitted will be juried and selected artists will be notified by: March 25

Instructions to Applicants:

Submit up to 3 pieces that respond to the theme; include title, medium, year created, dimensions, and a short artist statement to Botanicagroveevents@gmail.com with the subject line “Open Call”

• Submissions are free.

• All art must arrive ready to hang.

• There will be a $20 participation fee for artists accepted to the show.

• Artists keep 100% of any sales made.

• Instructions will be sent out once artists are selected.

Join us for our opening celebration! HEALING COLOR: The Bioregenerative Aesthetic curated by Founder Darren Singer @darren_singer_finearts and Kimber DeVaney @mybegonia

Artists Include:

• @etreacy26

• @nicoleabetitus

• @timokuzme

• @theprimary_color

• @dayana_beisenova

• @philipjgebhardt

• @artbymycha

• @emily_gwiz_art

• @gigibunni1026

• @justinpollmann

• @borgeseandrew

• @natsumigoldfish

• @liz.lafayette

• @pooterscooter97

• @oliviaifriedman

• @mimi.pinnow

• @abbyrhodesart

• @noah_bassman

Tarot by @from_shadows_to_light