This exhibition is part of the 2nd annual PRIDE in Petersburg. Perspectives Art Gallery is hosting its first PRIDE exhibit featuring artists who identify as LGBTQIA+. Artists are encouraged to submit work that is authentic to their voice. The work submitted can be any style you’d like to submit regardless of specific theme, or it can be specifically relevant to LGBTQIA+ interests, life, or activism. The intent of this exhibit is to promote artwork by LGBTQIA+ artists. 

“Artist's PRIDE: Pieces of the Holistic World” is a safe place for LGBTQIA+ artists to be seen and appreciated for their art and is a place for all community members to show their support for those artists. “Holistic” defined as: characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole. 

There will be an opening reception on June 22 from 12-5pm. Light refreshments will be served. Artwork must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show ending July 13. Any art sold will be available for the customer to take at the time of purchase.

PRIZES
There will be a cash prize for First ($100), Second ($50) and Third ($25) will be awarded at the reception.

JURY
Three jurors will choose the art to include in the show and select the winners for the show in person when the art is on display.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The work submitted can be any style you’d like to submit regardless of specific theme, or it can be specifically relevant to LGBTQIA+ interests, life, or activism.. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple pieces that reflect varying aspects of their artistic voice. Pieces that showcase LGBTQIA+ artists as “Pieces of the Holistic World” are encouraged. Art does not have to be for sale but if it is for sale it must have a retail price listed.

DELIVERY & PICKUP
Art must be delivered by artist or artist representative on June 14 or 15 between 12-5pm. Exceptions to this timeframe may be given by the gallery owner if arrangements are made for drop-off before this date. All unsold art must be picked up July 14, 15, or 16 between 12-5pm. Limited exceptions to these dates may be made with exceptional circumstances. All art must have an easily removed label attached to the art at drop off with the following information: title, medium, artist name, retail price. A registration sheet must be signed at drop off and pick up.

GALLERY READY
All art must be dropped off ready to hang with appropriately placed wire. Clean and undamaged. 

RECEPTION
The reception will be June 22 from 12-5pm. Light refreshments will be served. Artists are encouraged to attend, speak, and answer questions about their work. Prizes will be awarded at the reception.

SHOW DATES
June 22-July 13, 2024

COMMISSION
There will only be a 5% commission going to the gallery from each sale of art to cover transaction fees. Our payment schedule occurs on or before the last Friday of the month immediately following the month in which the sale of the Artwork occurs. Any sales made in June will be paid before July 27. Any sales made in July will be paid before August 31. A detailed sales report will be sent to any artist who made sales that month. Sales tax will be collected and paid by the gallery. 

SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE
Artist statement, artist bio, name, phone number and address. 

REPRODUCTION RIGHTS
By submitting to this exhibit the Artist gives permission to the Gallery, if accepted to the show, to copy, photograph, or reproduce any Artwork for the purpose of appearing in advertisement, or other marketing material which such advertisement, or other marketing material shall include, when reasonably practical, a statement of credit to the Artist of such Artwork.  Gallery shall use reasonable efforts to prevent the photography or other reproduction of the Artwork by third parties, but shall not be held liable for any copywrite or other intellectual property infringements by such third parties while the Artwork is at the Gallery or shown in any advertisement, or any other marketing material produced by the Gallery including pictures of the Artwork on Gallery’s website. 

Additionally, Petersburg businesses will be hosting their own PRIDE themed events the day of the reception, including a drag/burlesque show at The Theatre On 7th and an after party at Broadgauge. 

Application Requirements

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The work submitted can be any style you’d like to submit regardless of specific theme, or it can be specifically relevant to LGBTQIA+ interests, life, or activism.. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple pieces that reflect varying aspects of their artistic voice. Pieces that showcase LGBTQIA+ artists as “Pieces of the Holistic World” are encouraged. Art does not have to be for sale but if it is for sale it must have a retail price listed.

SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE
Artist statement
Artist bio
Artist CV optional
Name
Phone number
Mailing Address

Media Requirements
Art images must be cropped without the frame. Images of 3d art must have a plain background and be the only item in the image. All images submitted must include title, medium, retail price, size (HxWxD). 

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Identify as LGBTQAI+
• 2D &3D mediums accepted
• Be able to deliver and pick up art on the dates given.
• Art Must be from your own reference material