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When Language Meets Art

LHUCA   /   Deadline: 10/07/16

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A juried exhibition calling for artists to submit language and text-based artwork as visual vocabulary. Any system of formalized symbols, signs, sounds and gestures used or conceived as a means of communicating thoughts and emotions.

Location

LHUCA511 Ave KLubbock, Texas 79401

Fees

$35 for up to three entries

Eligibility

Artists must be at least 18 years of age

Awards

Cash prizes:
1st place $750
2nd place $375
3rd place $150
3 Honorable Mentions @ $50 each

Evaluation Criteria

Open call: To all artists working in:
painting drawing
prints video
collage mixed media
ceramics audio
textiles photography
neon books
wall sculptures wall installations
3-D work fitting on a pedestal no bigger than 24”

There are no size limitations for 2-D work. If shipping, we will only accept plexiglass as the glazing on framed pieces. Hand-delivered pieces can have glass.

About the Juror: Gary Sweeney
Gary Sweeney was born in California and became obsessed with text from an early age. He has a strong belief that humor promotes reflection and critical engagement. Known for re-working signs and old photographs, Sweeney explores the roles of visual and textual languages as they influence the relationship of individuals to broader social and cultural contexts. He works with photography and text and creates mixed media sculptural installations. In 1996, Sweeney moved to San Antonio and has made an impression on the local art scene through exhibitions and permanent installations throughout the city.
www.garysweeneyart.com

Contact Information

Linda Cullum
511 Ave K
Lubbock, TX 79401

P: 806 762-8606
W: https://www.lhuca.org
E: linda.cullum@lhuca.org