Dough

Why is dough as a material so appealing? Is it the promise of what it could bring? How can artists use this malleable material and convey the creative ideas generated from the promise of bread, a sense of comfort, religious connotations, or patiently waiting for the pandemic sourdough from the neighbor to rise? Bread sharing and giving is a primary part of many cultures and communities. How can we express this intimate relationship in this exhibition? By sight, smell, touch?

Why is dough a slang word for money in English? Are we talking about scarcity or abundance? Is dough a metaphor for our cash-driven society that still celebrates people according to their cash value while the nation faces unprecedented food insecurity based on systemic inequality? 

Dough, in its many forms, is tangible and alive. Perhaps it connects humanity to something instinctual and essential. From sourdough mania to food lines of unfathomable dimensions, dough, has been on our minds for the past year. Did it make its way to your art?

What kind of an exhibition can we "bake" together?

Juror Bio:

 

Catherine M. Piccoli is a food historian, writer, and curator whose work focuses on the  intersection of food, culture, memory, and place. She brings a multidisciplinary approach to the  Museum of Food and Drink as curatorial director, where she oversees the creation of  exhibitions and robust public programming for adults and children. Catherine led the  development of MOFAD’s major exhibitions – African/American: Making the Nation’s Table,  Chow: Making the Chinese American Restaurant, and Flavor: Making It and Faking It – as well as  gallery shows – Highlights from the Collection, Knights of the Raj NYC, and Feasts and Festivals.  

Previously, Catherine worked as a researcher at the Chicago History Museum and the Heinz  History Center. She holds an M.A. in Food Studies from Chatham University and a B.S. with  honors in Social and Cultural History from Carnegie Mellon University. Catherine acted as  MOFAD's interim president from March through December 2020.

Application Deadline: August 8th, 2021
Exhibition Dates: October 16th- November 13th, 2021

Notification of Acceptance: Hera Gallery will contact artists by September 9th, 2021
regarding their inclusion in: Turmoil and Transformation
Eligibility: Hera Gallery seeks work in all media, 2D, 3D, and video for this timely, critical exhibition. 3D limited to 100 lbs and must fit through a 5’10” x 6’8” door. 2D must also fit through said door.
Artwork Delivery: Local delivery instructions will be sent to all accepted artists.
Delivery Due Date: Artwork must be at the Gallery by Saturday, October 9th, 2021
Return Shipping: Artist is responsible for all shipping costs and shipping containers.  Artist must include prepaid return shipping label.
Sales Commission: Hera Gallery retains a 35% sales commission.
Insurance: Although the utmost care will be taken in handling your work, Hera Gallery assumes no responsibility for damage, loss, or theft. Artists are responsible for their own insurance.
Photography/Publicity: Hera Gallery reserves the right to photograph work for publicity.  By entering this exhibition, you agree to the use of your name, likeness, certain personal information, and artwork in any publicity material or documentation developed for the exhibition.

About Hera Gallery:
Hera Educational Foundation and Gallery promotes contemporary professional artists through a comprehensive exhibition schedule of member work, curated, and juried intersectional social justice shows. Together with thought-provoking programming our organization encourages dialogue that enriches the cultural life of our non-urban Southern RI community. We provide a venue for young talent to find a public voice, and creative support to local health services. Since its inception in 1974, Hera has been resolutely dedicated to gender equity and feminist discourse to challenge perceptions and inspire social change.

Because of its flexibility and commitment to presenting exhibitions with artistic merit and integrity Hera has been awarded numerous grants for its exhibitions and programs including grants from Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, The Champlin Foundation, Rhode Island Council on the Humanities, Rhode Island Foundation, and the Puffin Foundation.

Application Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

Hera Gallery seeks work in all media, 2D, 3D, and video for this timely, critical exhibition. 3D limited to 100 lbs and must fit through a 5’10” x 6’8” door. 2D must also fit through said door.