Stories of Strength and Healing After Breast Cancer Exhibition
Presented by Flaunt Flat Revolution and hosted by the gallery at Art on Main.

This is a call for artists, of all ages and walks of life, to join an exhibition that tells visual stories that capture the transformative journey of breast cancer survivors reclaiming their bodies and identities, after surgery. We seek works that are tributes to the courage and strength it takes to seek out informed choices, redefine personal attractiveness, and embrace new chapters in life.

We encourage young artists—students and emerging talents—to share their unique perspectives alongside seasoned creators, creating a vibrant and diverse tapestry of voices and stories.

We invite artists to artistically interpret and celebrate the diverse paths women and men take - opting for reconstructive surgery, choosing to stay flat, and seeking ways to feel confident in their bodies. Through this lens, we seek works that showcase a perspective that goes beyond physical appearance, focusing on self love and acceptance, personal strength and body positivity.

Whether you are a student excited to share fresh interpretations or an established artist with a visual story to share, your art can create a powerful dialogue to inspire viewers.

Artist Prompts:
The Power of Free Will: How can art visually tell stories of the power and freedom of making decisions about one’s own body after breast cancer? How can it capture the moment a woman or man reclaims their body and honors their surgical decision?

Reshaping Attractiveness: Explore how individuals challenge conventional standards and redefine attractiveness for themselves.

Journey of Transformation and Healing: Capture the evolution of strength and healing—emotional, physical, mental, spiritual—that comes from navigating life beyond breast cancer surgery. 

Confidence and Self-Love: Depict the joy and courage in embracing one’s body, scars and all, as a source of pride and uniqueness. How do individuals embrace confidence and cultivate self-love, no matter their decision?

Symbols of Strength and Resilience: Optional use of marks, metaphors, symbols or imagery that represent the strength of individuals navigating their future and finding ways to thrive in a new normal.

The Stories of Strength and Healing After Breast Cancer Exhibition honors the diverse and courageous journeys of breast cancer survivors, recognizing that the power to seek choices—whether available or not—is deeply transformative. 

By visually interpreting themes of strength, healing, and self-acceptance, artists are invited to celebrate resilience, personal empowerment, and the redefinition of attractiveness beyond physical appearance. Together, these works will create a powerful dialogue that uplifts all paths of survival, embracing confidence, body positivity, and the human spirit’s remarkable ability to thrive. 

JURORS
Farahana Kassam, Founder, CEO Flaunt Flat Revolution
Farahana is a two time breast cancer survivor. As the Founder of Flaunt Flat Revolution, she supports women navigating their journey with breast cancer reminding them of their beauty beyond their breasts. 

Farahana is a strong advocate for choosing aesthetic flat closure as a way of revolutionizing the way we define what it means to be a beautiful woman.  

Our journey of healing is a process of recognizing our beauty from the inside out, not the other way round!

Vinasota Thach
Sota Thach brings over a decade of experience in the corporate world, specializing in business development and relationship building. 

Sota's journey is marked by a deep commitment to foster meaningful connections and driving social and environmental impacts across the globe. 
A passion advocate for women’s empowerment, Sota has made it her mission to advocate for caregivers and promote body positivity and self awareness. 

Kathryn MacDonell
Kathryn is a published writer and compassionate healthcare professional. As a patient advocate, her focus is on the intersection of body, mind, and spirit.

Her passion is finding growth in chronic medical journeys through arts programs and individual pursuits. 

The arts bring a deeper perspective to our lives. They can be a powerful force to encourage healing, nurture connections, and build community.

When Kathryn is not writing or reading, she loves to draw and paint the human body. 

JUROR & CURATOR
Andrea Lamarsaude
Andrea is a two time breast cancer survivor. She is the Principal and Founder of Art on Main, a creative hub in Dallas dedicated to supporting local artists and building a vibrant arts community within Dallas-Fort Worth. 

Andrea serves as the Board President of the East Dallas Arts District, an organization devoted to fostering a unified and inclusive community for artists in East and Old East Dallas.

As a mixed-media artist, Andrea explores a variety of mediums, including acrylics, oil pastels, and watercolors, incorporating elements like hand-painted papers, collage, and mark-making techniques. 

PROFESSIONAL ART MODELS FOR CREATION OF ARTWORK
If you require a model to create the artwork you would like to submit to the exhibit please contact the founder of Flaunt Flat Revolution, Farahana Kassam at hello@flauntflatrevolution.org.

EXHIBITION KEY DATES

• Call opens on 1/16/25
• Call closes on 9/12/25
• Acceptance notification – 10/3/25
• Art delivery/dropoff – 10/17 and 10/18/25
• Art Install 10/18 and 10/19/25
• Opening Reception – 10/25/25 – 6-9pm
• Exhibition on view – 10/21 to 11/7/25
• Closing Reception – 11/7/25
• Pick up art – Right after closing reception or 11/8/25 from 9am -11am
   

Application Requirements

MEDIA REQUIREMENTS

• Two-dimensional works, when displayed, cannot exceed 48” in height or 40" width, including frame.
• Three-dimensional works cannot exceed 60” in height, 24” in width, and 24” in depth. If a separate pedestal is sent with the work, the total height, including the pedestal, must not exceed 60”.  The weight limitation of each crated or packaged work must not exceed 50 lbs.
• 2D art must be either framed, or if unframed, on gallery wrapped canvas.
• All 2-D works must have hangers or be wired for hanging.
• The gallery will not install any hardware required to hang a piece. The artist must submit art that is ready to hang.
•  Plexiglas may be used instead of glass in framing.
• For those submitting 3D art pieces that will require display on a pedestal, please indicate if you have a pedestal that can be used.
• No sawtooth hangers accepted
• Curator has the right to refuse any art that does not adhere to these rules
• Artist should indicate on the back of 2D pieces, their name, the name of the piece and contact info.
• Works of photography and drawings must be framed and ready to hang.
• If there are any special install instructions for a work, they must be included when submitting to this call for art.
  
  ART DROP OFF / SHIPPING
• Artists are responsible for bringing or shipping accepted work to Art on Main Art by 9am on Saturday, 10/18/25.
• Shipped accepted work must be sent at the artist’s expense, properly and securely packed (NO Styrofoam peanuts please).
• Works must be shipped ready for installation.
• A shipping address will be provided to artists whose work is accepted that needs to be shipped.
• Artists are responsible for picking up their work either after the closing reception on Friday, November 7th or the morning of Saturday, November 8th by 10am.
• Artists who have shipped their work must provide a prepaid shipping label/or other form of payment for shipping their work back to them. Packaging that was used to ship the work will be used to ship it back unless artist provides additional return shipment packaging for work to be shipped back to them.

Eligibility Criteria

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Artists must be 18 years or older to submit entry.
• Open to artists working in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculptural works, or photography.
• All art must be submitted online only via the CaFE Call for entry platform.
• Please no emails, texts, or social media DMs for submitting your art.
• Artists may submit a maximum of three works of art for the curator’s consideration.
• Entry Fee: $20 for two submissions and $5 for an additional submission. Entry fees are non-refundable.

ARTIST STATEMENT 
All artists must provide an artist statement that describes their inspiration for each work submitted.

ARTWORK PHOTOS

Please submit images that are saved as high-resolution files. Most smart phones have cameras that take high resolution images.  

For 2D works, please submit an image of only the art, no background on the sides. 

GALLERY AGREEMENT

The jurors will make a final decision for the selection of entries for the show.  They will review photographs of completed artwork only. The decision of the jurors is final.

Art on Main will take a commission of 25% of any work sold.

Unless otherwise communicated by the artist to the curator, permission to use photos of accepted entries for promotional and educational purposes is considered permitted.

DELIVERY, LIABILITY, AND INSURANCE
Any accepted artwork that is delivered after the scheduled drop off dates listed above will not be included in the exhibition.

Art on Main and Flaunt Flat Revolution will not be responsible for damage, loss, or wear and tear of any work while in transit to be delivered. All reasonable care will be given to each work of art once it is received. 

Unless otherwise communicated to an artist, Art on Main will provide insurance on works of art while in the Art on Main Gallery. If a work is not accepted for insurance the artist will be notified. The artist can then choose to include her/his artwork in the show without insurance coverage. The artist will be asked to sign a waiver releasing Art on Main from any liability. 

Art on Main and Flaunt Flat Revolution will not be responsible for art that is damaged while in the Art on Main Gallery due to any malfunctioning hanging or installation hardware that were provided/installed by the artists.  As an additional safeguard, artists do have the option to purchase coverage separately from their own insurance providers.

QUESTIONS? Please contact us at hello@flauntflatrevolution.org

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS!