Celebrating Queer Artists
Overview
PFLAG Woodstock and VECCA are working together to celebrate LGBTQ+ history month in October. The show will highlight LGBTQ+ artists and their works as well as anyone who is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and would like to submit art in celebration of the community’s history month. Fees are being waived to allow a variety of artists to come forward this month. There are limited spaces depending on the size of the pieces submitted, but additional art prints are encouraged. You can submit LGBTQ+ themed artwork or art with no specific theme by submitting the piece you are proudest of!
Show Location
Valley Educational Center for the Creative Arts, 123 S Main Street, Woodstock VA 22664.
Entry Deadline & Art Drop-off Date
Deadline for submissions: September 26.
This ENTRY FORM must be filled out and submitted to enter along with any entry fees paid, info below.
Artwork Rules/Restrictions
- Nudity should not include visible genitalia or detailed nipples.
- Avoid recognizable gore and excessive blood. This does not include healed wounds, if, for example, an amputee chooses to depict themselves with a healed but missing limb, or for the purposes of top surgery scars.
- In accordance with being a 501c3, VECCA cannot “participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.” At this time, we request that any political symbols be kept to pride flags, and religious symbols not be negatively depicted.
Any 2- or 3-dimensional medium is acceptable; however it must be no larger than 24″x 24″ or a total area of 576″ (or comparable volume) in overall size. If you have artwork larger than that please let us know ahead of time. We don’t want to turn away any epic pieces, but just need to account for space. Traditional, abstract, and any other form of art is encouraged – however, since VECCA-sponsored shows are open to the public of all ages, artwork images must be family-friendly.
Entry Fee
Entry Fee is waived. Free to enter. Up to 4 entries accepted per artist.
Reception
Oct 11th, 1:00 – 3:00pm. All artists are encouraged to be present at the event so that VECCA and the community can celebrate this opportunity with you and your friends and family.
Art Pick Up
November 1, 12:00 – 2:00pm Email VECCArts@gmail.com for other arrangements. Artwork may only be removed with the permission of a VECCA coordinator. Every effort will be made to ensure that artwork is handled with care; however, VECCA cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.
Requirements
VECCA membership is not required. All work submitted must be original. Artists must own the copyright of their work. Work must be labeled on the back with Artist, Title, Media, and Price. All work must be framed or with a finished look (e.g. clean sides, if an unframed canvas), as well as wired to hang (NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS). VECCA reserves the right to refuse any artwork deemed inappropriate for any reason listed herein.
Commision
A 30% commission will be collected on all artwork sold. With 15% of proceeds going to VECCA and 15% to PFLAG Woodstock. VECCA will use this for continuing its mission for connecting the community with the creative arts. VECCA is run completely by volunteers.
Sales will be totaled monthly and checks mailed by the middle of the following month.
