A Visual Art Exhibit About Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Mental Health - May 2019 at Imurj in Raleigh, NC

In 2018, there were an estimated 6 million people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia in the US, with cases expected to double by 2060. A condition so common in our communities that nearly everyone has had some interaction with or impact from it, Dementia and the security of affordable elderly care is a societal challenge our communities must work together to address to ensure our elderly are cared for. With up to 50% of adults over 85 showing symptoms of Dementia, it is likely that we each will face this challenge in some capacity in the latter years of our lives.

Imurj has partnered with Empathy Through Art, a non-profit launching this spring, to use art in all its forms to tackle the issue of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Together, Imurj, Empathy Through Art, and the Dementia Alliance are bringing together artists, musicians, dancers, writers, sculptors, and more to share their work related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. These works of art, while on exhibit, will serve as the foundation for a series of local, community-based events and projects on the topic, including a First Friday event in May, multimedia project created by local artists, and a fundraising event in the fall.

The art, music, stories, and conversations will be captured via a short film series and print magazine that will be used to increase awareness and empathy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia. For more details click here. Works that don’t get accepted for the exhibit are still eligible to be put into print with full credit to the artist.

This call is for visual art, performance art (including music), and spoken/written word art/talent that tackles the issue of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and the necessity of caring for our elderly. Works about mental health and aging as a broader topic are also welcome. Imurj will be hosting this regional exhibit for the month of May, 2019.

Call for Art is open to Artists living in the United States.

Artists submitting their work for consideration have 3 opportunities. Please indicate via the questions at the end of the application which of the three (up to all three) you’d like your work to be considered for:

A. Inclusion in the physical May exhibit at Imurj. This includes 2d and 3d art, printed poetry and stories, as well as audio and video of performances.
B. Inclusion in the print magazine, which is expected to be produced after the month of May. Magazine will be distributed in and around Raleigh, NC, and in digital form to all artists if possible.
C. 5-10 minute presentation of your experience with alzheimer’s/dementia at the May Reception (North Carolina residents ONLY)

Application Requirements/Applicability:

2D artists:
[Must be a resident of the United States]

Limit two (2) works per applicant. Additional photos are for details only. All mediums accepted, maximum size per piece is 50 inches in either dimension. All 2D works MUST be wired upon dropoff/delivery to hang from Imurj’s gallery cable system. Unwired works will not be accepted for display and will be shipped back to the owner at the owner’s cost. 

3D artists (costume design, sculpture, etc.):
[Must be a resident of the United States]

Limit two (2) works per applicant. Additional photos are for details only. Maximum weight for works that display on a pedestal or table is 90 lbs. Maximum weight for works that hang from the ceiling is 80 lbs.

Performance art/performers/musicians:
[Must be a resident of the United States to display your performance via video or audio. MUST BE A RESIDENT OF NORTH CAROLINA to Perform in-person at the Opening Reception, May 3rd 5-10pm]

Limit two (2) works per applicant. Please apply with up to 2 audio or video examples of your music or other type of performance. Each selected performer will have a 10 minute slot for their performance.  Media must adhere to CaFE’s file guidelines. All performances will be recorded and made available online, if opted into after the application period.

Works that don’t get accepted for the event are still eligible to be included in Empathy Through Art’s upcoming web gallery and Youtube Channel. In addition, music/video representations of your piece may be selected to play in the gallery for patrons to listen and watch during the month of May. To inquire about Imurj's backline of equipment available for your use, please email Kenneth Proseus at exhibit@imurj.com

Written word and spoken word artists/storytellers:
[Must be a resident of the United States to display your performance via video, audio or in printed form (i.e. poetry). MUST BE A RESIDENT OF NORTH CAROLINA to Perform in-person at the Opening Reception, May 3rd 5-10pm]

Limit two (2) works per applicant. Written word artists should apply with an image script or pdf of up to two of their work(s) they’d like to display in the exhibit for the month of May. Spoken word pieces and stories should be applied for with up to 2 audio or video examples of your poetry/story you’d like to perform either on site, or via a audio/video form in the gallery for patrons to listen and watch. Media must adhere to CaFE’s file guidelines.  If you’d like to perform your work live the reception of the exhibit, each selected performer will have a 10 minute slot for their performance.

Written pieces that are selected have the opportunity to be included in the May exhibit “Art of Mind” at Imurj and Volume 1 of Empathy Through Art’s print magazine series scheduled for fall 2019.  Pieces must have clear ties to the topic.

If you are accepted to perform in-person and can’t make it do to travel expenses, please email Kenneth Proseus at exhibit@imurj.com to see if Imurj can help accomodate your needs.
 

Who can Apply: Artists of all medium/practices living in the United States

Application Period: March 7th through the end of the day, April 14th. Jurying will end by the end of the day April 16th

Exhibit Run: May 3rd - June 2nd

Application Fee*: $20

*If this application fee provides a financial barrier, please email Kenneth at exhibit@imurj.com. Otherwise, fees are an important part of Imurj’s funding, and go toward making Imurj sustainable toward funding our Art Department’s programs, staff, and events, and are non-refundable. If your work is not accepted, you are always welcome to inquire for critical feedback.
 

Expected Artwork Drop off/Delivery Dates and Times (Subject to change if needed)

Monday, April 29 from 12-7pm
Tuesday, April 30 from 12-7pm

Expected Artwork Pick Up/Ship-back Dates and Times (Subject to change if needed)

Monday, June 3 from 12-7pm
Tuesday, June 4 from 12-7pm

Shipping Details: If your work is accepted and you are shipping your work to Imurj, ship to the following address and under the below conditions:

-Please package the work as close to damage-proof as possible, in a returnable container.
-Please not use packing peanuts. Newsprint, styrofoam blocks/sheets are much better alternatives.
-Ship your work with return shipping paid for and a return label on the container. Imurj will invoice artists for works that do not have return shipping paid for and must be sent back.
-Work must be wired to hang on Imurj's gallery wall. Unwired works will be be accepted for display.

Ship artwork to Imurj to be received by Imurj by the end of the day, Tuesday, June 4 at the below address:

Imurj
300 S McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Attn: Kenneth Proseus

Commission: 60% to Artists, 20% to Empathy Through Art, 20% to Imurj

Commission checks will be written and mailed in the first two weeks of the month for the prior month's sales.

Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 5-10pm. This reception will feature the accepted artwork, performers, and storytellers, both in-person (NC residents), and digitally.

Accessibility

Imurj is a fully accessible venue for artists and patrons of all lifestyles, and our gallery programs are no exception. We encourage anyone to apply for exhibition. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition or become an Imurj member, please email Kenneth Proseus at exhibit@imurj.com or call 919-825-1515 ext 711 for assistance.

If you have any questions, please email our Gallery Program Manager Kenneth at exhibit@imurj.com

Sample images for application purpose should adhere to all CaFE guidelines

Video sample clips should adhere to all CaFE guidelines

Liability

All entries will be handled with the utmost care and respect. Imurj is not liable for artwork during transportation to or from the gallery. Imurj reserves the right to refuse coverage to artwork with inherent difficulties, high values, or that is deemed unstable. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and details established in this call.

About Imurj:

Imurj’s Mission:

– to promote new and emerging artists and musicians to the next level of their career.
– to provide established artists opportunities to further sell and promote their practice.
– to provide patrons of the arts a personal experience with the art and the artists that they love.

The Imurj collaborative arts community is composed of artist members (and non members) that utilize member resources in the downtown Raleigh location and on the Imurj website. Designed with the artist and fan in mind, the Imurj space promotes the growth and development of North Carolina based artists. Through a wide range of workshops, performances, lectures, and classes Imurj is curating a new type of venue.

The 6,000 square foot space allows members to perform, engage, and create in the cafe, main event space, gallery, art studio, and production studio. Imurj facilitates access to services that artists need to elevate their careers, or break into a new scene.

About Empathy Through Art:

Empathy Through Art is a new nonprofit launching in April, 2019 that uses art in all its forms to build community around and empathy for societal challenges we face today. Empathy Through Art brings together artists, musicians, writers, dancers, and other creatives to work together to build multimedia exhibits and projects that provide a platform for communities to have open conversations about challenges they face. All work is captured via short films and a print magazine that can be shared both in and across communities. The kickoff series topic is Alzheimer’s and Dementia and is being hosted by Imurj in the City of Raleigh, NC. It will produce a gallery exhibit, community events, short film series, and print magazine. Donations to this series helps fund these as well as local Alzheimer’s and Dementia nonprofits and future series.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria