During the month of March 2024, Fishers Arts Council (FAC) – along with the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability and Ignite Studio at Hamilton East Public Library – is looking to exhibit artwork created by artists who live with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
The artwork will be featured at Fishers Arts Council’s Hub Gallery at the Collaboration Hub and Ignite Studio. This is a way to demonstrate the importance of art as we get “Fueled for the Future” during the month of March in the City of Fishers.
Deadline for submission
Artists interested in participating must submit a request by 3 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2024, to info@fishersartscouncil.org indicating their desire to participate or fill out the online form at fishersartscouncil.org/submit-your-work and select “EXHIBIT March Disabilities Awareness” from the drop down menu.
For email submissions, please make your Subject Line: “March Awareness”
and include the following in your email:
- Artist’s name
- Full physical mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
- One or two sample(s) of artwork in JPEG or PDF format. Please limit the file size of each image to 2MB or less. (Do not embed images in your email.)
Eligibility
Artists must:
- Have a developmental or intellectual disability,
- Be a 2D visual artist,
- Be able to provide at least two to six pieces of family-friendly art for exhibit, and
- Agree that FAC or Ignite Studio may alter artwork for proper hanging and installation in the galleries if said artwork is not properly equipped for display.
- Artists may also be represented by organizations that serve individuals with disabilities.
Selection process
FAC representatives will review submissions and select artists for the exhibit.
Notification
Artists will be notified of their acceptance into the exhibit by Feb. 2, 2024.
Delivery
Artists will be required to deliver artwork to the Ignite Studio from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, or from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
Questions
For more information, email info@fishersartscouncil.org.
About Fishers Arts Council
Fishers Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to support, advocate, and cultivate visual and performing arts opportunities that educate and/or enhance the lives of those who live, work, and visit Fishers. Visit FAC’s art gallery space at the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Foundation, 11810 Technology Drive, Fishers. Learn more at FishersArtsCouncil.org or call (317) 537-1670.