Open Call for Vishuddha: Protect Ya Neck! A Portraiture Fine Art Group Exhibition

About the Open Call

Vishuddha: Protect Ya Neck! is a portraiture fine art group exhibition that encourages artists and viewers alike to explore how art and self-expression communicate, connect, and safeguard our inner truths. Drawing inspiration from the Wu-Tang Clan’s iconic track 'Protect Ya Neck,' the show makes a metaphorical connection to the throat chakra (Vishuddha)—the energy center linked to communication, self-expression, and speaking one’s truth. In a world where expression is often stifled or marginalized, Vishuddha: Protect Ya Neck! stands as a powerful reminder of the need to defend our joy, creativity, and identity. Through a diverse range of portraiture, sculpture, and mixed media, the exhibition highlights how protecting one’s voice and spirit is deeply interconnected with the universal need to speak and live one’s truth. Curator's Note: This exhibition is about more than joy—it’s about defending who we are at our core. Through the energy of the throat chakra, Protect Ya Neck! invites artists to speak their truth, celebrate their joy, and defend their voices from those who would try to silence them. Through art, we find strength, resilience, and connection. Curators: Will Watson and Darren Singer.

What is Offered

Opportunity to exhibit artwork in a group exhibition. Sales terms: 80/20 split (artist/gallery). Includes installation, promotional efforts (social media and website).

Requirements

Applicants can submit up to 4 pieces. Online submission image resolution must be between 500-3000 pixels on the long side. All physical pieces must be delivered or dropped off at 64 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY (Basement Level) no later than Monday, October 21st, 2024. No exceptions will be made unless in case of emergency. Out-of-NYC artists must include a pre-paid return shipping label with their submission. The same box used for shipping the work will be used for return shipping.

How to Apply

For submissions or inquiries, contact botanicagroveevents@gmail.com. Submit up to 4 pieces with image resolution between 1000-3000 pixels. Accepted artists pay a $35 submission fee. Physical artworks must be delivered or dropped off at 64 Grove Street, Brooklyn, NY (Basement Level) no later than Monday, October 21st, 2024. Out-of-NYC artists must include a pre-paid return shipping label with their submission, and the same box used for shipping will be used for return.