Gallery Artist Application
Opening Friday, December 4th, 5PM-8PM
Hey there, we are SO happy you’re here, and cannot wait to see what you do.
We are accepting applications from ALL Queer and Trans Bay Area artists who work in ALL mediums. With that said, as a Castro based business in a space with profound history, we strive to build on that legacy by promoting representation where it has been historically lacking. Our priority is to show the work of disenfranchised, emerging, and underrepresented artists.
This exhibition will be shown at Queer Arts Featured at 575 Castro St. from December 4th - January 31st.
For this exhibition, we will only be accepting works that are 24 inches or less on the longest side, and whose retail price is $350 or less.
ABOUT HOMOESTASIS
This exhibition explores themes of rest, home, balance, self and community nourishment, and beauty.
As the days shorten, and we prepare to find our moments of rest and hibernation, we are thinking of the natural processes that maintain balance in our bodies, scientifically known as homeostasis.
As difficult as the outside world may make it to feel balanced, inside each of us is unceasing magic working to keep us in harmony.
This exhibition is in honor of that magic, the beauty of our cells quietly collaborating to keep our soft bodies a safe home. While imperfect and constantly challenged, we take a moment of gratitude.
As Queer people, we define the concept of homo-e-stasis (it only references homo, because of the pun, but includes 2SLGBTQIA+ folks across the spectrum) as the work we do for ourselves, each other, and as a community to create safety, joy, and rest in our lives.
Let's take a moment together to celebrate the endless work we all do to maintain joy, comfort, safety, balance, and beauty.
Our gallery will be transformed into soft, comfortable, homey space, so consider submitting work that for you evokes calm, joy, exuberance, balance, and safety.
How To Apply
Let us say, we know that applications feel like a process. Our goal is to reduce barriers Bay Area artists face in getting their work out into the world, so come as you are! We’d love to get to know you and your work on your terms, and you can apply in the following ways: written response [preferred] or upload a video or audio clip with your answers (all in the application below).
Accomodations for a Zoom or in-person interview are possible and can be made by emailing rosie@queerartsfeatured.com . If you prefer an interview, please first submit your basic information with images of your work for us to review beforehand. Reach out if you have any other accessibility questions or needs as well. We value all forms of communication.
Remember, this is a space to celebrate, experiment, provoke, and explore, so think outside the box and show us how you see the world. We can’t wait to see what you share.
The submission deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 25th at 10PM.
Selected work will need to be dropped off Nov. 28-30 at 575 Castro.
Thank you for being a part of the Queer A.F. community, and please reach out with any questions on the application below.