CALL FOR ENTRIES

ELIGIBILITY

Open to womxn who identify as Asian Pacific Islander Desi American. This encompasses all Southeast Asian, South Asian, West Asian, East Asian and Pacific Islander diasporic experiences—whether or not individuals identify as “American” or as a citizen of the United States of America. All visual, and literary art will be considered.

Exhibition Date

May 2020 - June 2020 (exact dates TBD)

Exhibition Venue:

Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607

FOR THE ARTIST

Accepted artists will receive a stipend between $30 to $50.
Artists will be notified by mid-February 2020

Artists will have the opportunity to sell their art and merchandise

CURATOR

Lauren Ito
Emerging Curator with Asian American Women Artists Association

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

With 2020 elections and 2020 census on the horizon the need for communities to secure resources through political mobilization is more urgent than ever. However, data shows Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the least likely of all demographic groups to discuss politics in the household and have the lowest political participation of any racial group. 

Political Inheritance is a visual arts exhibition and literary performance featuring womxn-identifying artists of Asian and Pacific Islander diasporic experiences with the goal of provoking reflection, conversation, and bridging about the inherited experiences—passed down within cultures and families—that shape AAPI’s relationships to U.S. political systems and U.S. political action.

Political Inheritance unearths and contextualizes the breadth of tensions, assumptions, joys, and traumas inherited in AAPI U.S. political participation or lack thereof, while catalyzing a dialogue that questions the perception of political identities. 

Inherited experiences explored in this exhibit include, but are not limited to:

1. Cultural inheritance

2. Familial inheritance

3. Historical inheritance

4. Inherited joy

5. Inherited resilience

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants must submit one of the following group of work samples: 

  • ○ Up to 5 images of work for show. JPEG file size 1- 2 mb). 

    • Label each file with Last name, First name, image #, artwork title.jpg (example: “Ito, Lauren_Image#.Title.jpeg” ) 

  • ○ Up to 3 video samples, no longer than 10 minutes in length - please provide URL link and time cue if, applicable 

  • ○ Up to 3 literary samples, no longer than 6 pages in length

• Up to 500 words of why this exhibition is of interest to you. Include complete contact information, email, phone and address. 

• Artist bio

• Artist portfolio site, if applicable

2D AND 3D SIZE MAXIMUM

• Pieces must be no larger than 8 feet tall by 5 feet wide by 2 feet deep.

SALES, INSURANCE, DELIVERY & SHIPPING

• Insurance for loss or damage to artwork, if desired, is the responsibility of the artist. 

• Artist is responsible for transit of accepted works to and from the gallery. Drop-off/pick-up details TBD. No storage available. 

• Shipped works must have return packaging with shipping prepaid and pre-arranged. AAWAA is not responsible for damage that occurs to artwork during shipping.

PUBLICITY AGREEMENT

Artists’ information and images of accepted artwork may be used for publicity for the exhibition and archival purposes by the curator, AAWAA, and The Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

ENTRY FEE

$10 or proof of current membership. Please make payments through PayPal, Venmo, or mail a check payable to AAWAA, 1890 Bryant Street, #302, San Francisco, CA 94110 

No one will be turned away from applying due to lack of funds. If you are in need of financial support, please reach out to lauren@aawaa.net.

*Entry Fee waived for all current and new AAWAA members*

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PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS

Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to ensuring the visibility and documentation of Asian American women in the arts. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs, we offer thought-provoking perspectives that challenge societal assumptions and promote dialogue. aawaa.net

Oakland Asian Cultural Center builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programs that foster inter-generational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice. oacc.cc