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.