The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), in partnership with the Flinn Foundation, is seeking local artists to participate in an exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Flinn Scholarship. Selected artists will be paired with Flinn Scholars to create original artworks inspired by the scholars’ life stories, achievements, and journeys. All artistic mediums are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, textiles, video, performance art, and literary works. Artists will receive a $200 honorarium for their participation and must submit up to 5 samples of past work by October 8, 2024. The exhibition will be held at the Flinn Foundation Gallery in Phoenix from January to July 2025.
Important Dates:
• Submission Deadline: October 8, 2024
• Notification of Participation: October 15, 2024
• Scholar Questionnaires Shared with Artists: After acceptance
• Virtual Calls with Scholars: October 15 – 30th
• Artwork Drop-Off: Late January 2025
• Exhibition Dates: January – July 2025
• Opening Reception: February 2025 (Date TBA)
Accepted Mediums:
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Mixed Media
• Textiles
• Video Art
• Performance Art
• Literary Works
Artists are encouraged to be creative and may choose abstract or conceptual approaches rather than traditional portraits. This is a unique opportunity to honor the dynamic paths of Flinn Scholars while showcasing your artistic talents.
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