Maude Kerns Art Center – Call to Artists for Día de los Muertos Exhibit
Submission Deadline: Friday, Aug. 9, 2019
The Maude Kerns Art Center invites artists to submit to the 26th annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Exhibit that will be on display Oct. 11 to Nov. 2, 2019, featuring two- and three-dimensional work related to the theme of the Mexican Day of the Dead. The Día de los Muertos celebration blends the ancient harvest rituals of the Aztec god of death and the Roman Catholic holidays of All Saints and All Souls days. The celebration honors the dead and acknowledges the link between the communities of the living and the dead.
Submissions must be postmarked by Friday, August 9. Artists are invited to submit up to five pieces for consideration by the jury. Digital images should be submitted on CD or flash drive in jpeg format (medium sized at a resolution of 300 dpi or higher). One image per piece.
Cost: $10 submission fee
Information: For an application form, visit the Art Center’s website at www.mkartcenter.org or contact the Art Center at 541-345-1571.
