CALL FOR ENTRIES

Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibition 2017

Overview

The annual Día de los Muertos exhibition at the LCC is designed to showcase artists in our community through altars and art work. The exhibition hopes to highlight work that is reflective of honoring our deceased loved ones and celebrating all that they represent.

Exhibition Timeline

Submission deadline: Friday, October 13, 2017 by 5 p.m.

Not a postmark deadline

Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Notification of acceptance:Saturday, October 14, 2017 (by email)

Delivery of artwork: Tuesday, October17- Saturday, October 21, 2017,

10 am to 5 pm

Altar Installation:October 20-27, 2017, times TBD

Exhibit Opening: Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11am

during theDía de los Muertos Festival

Artist Reception:Saturday, October 28, 2017, 6-10pm

during the Baile de Calaveras party (adults only)

Exhibition dates: October 28 – November 4, 2017

Pick-up artwork: Tuesday, November 7- Saturday, November 11, 2017,

10 am to 5 pm

Eligibility

  • Artists must reside in the City of Dallas or within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
  • Any medium will be considered; however, artists who exhibit artwork that requires the use of special equipment (computers, projectors, multimedia devices, etc.) will be responsible for providing such equipment for the duration of the exhibition
  • Size limit for 3D artwork will not exceed 15 feet (length + width + depth), with the longest side of the piece not exceeding 7 feet
  • For 2D artwork, the longest side cannot exceed 7 feet
  • Altars cannot exceed 6 ft. x4 ft., and only battery powered candles will be allowed. The LCC will not be providing tables for altars.

How to Submit Entries

Please submit the following for consideration:

  • Completed Artist Entry Form
  • Artist statement of 50 words or less – how your piece relates to honoring our deceased loved ones.
  • Artists may submit up to three different artworks to be considered (.jpeg format)
  • Entries may be submitted via email,mail and/or in person to: Jessica Trevizo at , or 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204
  • For altars, submit/email an altar proposal to Jessica Trevizo at the above email.
  • Incomplete submissions will not be considered

Notification

  • Artists will be notified of acceptance by October 14, 2017 via email
  • Works must be ready for display, including framing and a secure hanging device, if applicable. Artwork that is not suitable for hanging/displaying will not be included in the exhibition.

Delivery of Artwork

  • Artwork must be delivered to the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75204betweenTuesday, October 17-Saturday, October, 21, 2017,

10 am-5 pm.

  • Mailed entries should arrive at the LCC by the deadline.
  • The Latino Cultural Center’s business hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am- 5 pm.

Contact Information

Jessica Trevizo, 214-670-7952

Mail Submissions to:

Latino Cultural Center

Attn: Jessica Trevizo

2600 Live Oak St.

Dallas, TX 75204

Artist Entry Form

Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2017 by 5 p.m.

Name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______Zip Code: ______Telephone: ______

E-mail: ______

Submission Information

Title / Year
Created / Medium / Size
(inches)
1
2
3

______

Signature: Date:

Submission of entries implies agreement to terms and conditions stated on this prospectus.

Contact Information: Jessica Trevizo, or 214-670-7952

2600 Live Oak Street • Dallas, TX 75204 • lcc.dallasculture.org