This is a Juried Show.

Artists have used their voice to shed light on social, historical and political issues throughout history - Daumier providing commentary on the politics of 19C France; Picasso’s Guernica bringing attention to the horrors of the Spanish Civil War; Harlem Renaissance artists shedding light on the African American Experience; WPA artists illustrating life in the Great Depression and the plight of the poor.

We are living in a period where it seems like people are finding their voice, and yet there is no conversation.  The dialogue between disparate voices is not happening. Art can provide an opening to the discourse by showing issues through a new perspective and telling stories through a voice you hadn’t yet heard.  We would like to hear YOUR voice, sharing your perspective.  Our intention with this show is to give voice to the full spectrum of stories and experience.  Through a series of gallery talks and community discussions we hope to start a dialogue to promote understanding. 

We look forward to displaying 2-D and 3-D works as well as audio and video work, however audio/visual technology will need to be provided by the artist.  We have outdoor display area for exterior sculpture.   

SALES: Kelwood Contemporary Art (KCA) will take a 30% commission on all works sold. Artists must include this commission when determining their market value/selling price. The price that is submitted during application will be the price listed.  Any works sold during the exhibit will be given to the purchaser at the completion of the exhibit.

PREPARATION OF WORK: All accepted entries must be ready for gallery installation. Two-dimensional works must be framed or gallery wrapped and all work must be finished to museum quality. All frames must have screw eyes or track mount clips for installation purposes and have a hanging wire attached to the back. Three-dimensional work must be ready for gallery installation. Pieces that require assembly will be accepted only if the artist is responsible for assembling the pieces personally or if the artist hires a qualified individual to assemble the pieces. Pieces not ready for gallery installation and pieces that are not representative of submitted images are subject to rejection.  No works may be substituted.

RIGHTS:  KCA reserves the right to reproduce the selected works for publicity purposes.

LIABILITY: Works chosen for the exhibit will have “On Premises” insurance only. Each participating artist must have submitted a declared market value (selling price) on the entry form in order to obtain “On Premises” insurance. No insurance coverage is provided for any work in transit .

DELIVERY OF WORK:   Hand Delivered Work must be delivered to Kelwood Contemporary Art  August 23-25 between 10-5.  Shipped Work must arrive by August 24. UPS or Fedex are preferred.  Return shipping labels must be included.

Kelwood Contemporary Art   Attn:  Jennifer Carwile  8202 Kelwood Ave.  Baton Rouge, LA  70806   704-526-8097

PICK-UP OF WORK: Artwork not sold is to be picked up by the artist or a designated representative of the artist by October 27.  Shipped work will be returned during the week of October 22.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria