CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: "I See You"
“I See You” exhibition will run from January 13th, 2017 – February 4th, 2017
El Comalito Collective invites QTPOC (Queer, Trans, People of Color) artists in all media to participate in an exhibition that highlights the diverse narratives of Queer, Trans, and non-binary folx.
In a world where we as QTPOC are bombarded with images of hate, trauma, and violence against our communities, visibility couldn't be more important. “I See You” is about creating visibility in our communities through visual representations of love, compassion and vibrancy as well as the traumas and experiences that often make us believe that we are alone. Through these images QTPOC people will be able to come into a space and see themselves reflected in the work, narratives, and experiences that can act as a catalyst for healing. “I See You” is an intentional space for QTPOC healing, affirmation and acknowledgment that we exist and that when I see you, I see me.
Selection committee is composed of artists, activists, and community members.
DEADLINE Extended: November 7th, 2016. We will notify those whose work has been selected via email no later than November 16th, 2016.
How to Submit:
Email elcomalitocollective@gmail.com the following, using “I See You" in the subject line:
* El Comalito Collective collects a 30% commission for all sales during the exhibit and will email selected artists an Artist agreement with all of the terms for the work. Submitted works do not have to be available for sale.
El Comalito Collective invites QTPOC (Queer, Trans, People of Color) artists in all media to participate in an exhibition that highlights the diverse narratives of Queer, Trans, and non-binary folx.
In a world where we as QTPOC are bombarded with images of hate, trauma, and violence against our communities, visibility couldn't be more important. “I See You” is about creating visibility in our communities through visual representations of love, compassion and vibrancy as well as the traumas and experiences that often make us believe that we are alone. Through these images QTPOC people will be able to come into a space and see themselves reflected in the work, narratives, and experiences that can act as a catalyst for healing. “I See You” is an intentional space for QTPOC healing, affirmation and acknowledgment that we exist and that when I see you, I see me.
Selection committee is composed of artists, activists, and community members.
DEADLINE Extended: November 7th, 2016. We will notify those whose work has been selected via email no later than November 16th, 2016.
How to Submit:
Email elcomalitocollective@gmail.com the following, using “I See You" in the subject line:
- Name, email, phone number and location
- A Picture to be used along with your Bio
- A Brief Bio of no more than 350 words
- limit is up to 2 submissions with high resolution images of each, with titles, media, dimensions and prices
- We will accept all forms of media but we are a small humble gallery so we ask that the work submitted be no bigger than 3ft x 3ft in size.
- All selected artists are responsible for getting their work to El Comalito Collective (Vallejo, CA) by Thursday December 15th and for picking up their work no later than Sunday Feb 12th, 2017 during our regular business hours. After Feb. 12th a $5 storage fee per piece per day will apply.
- All work needs to be ready to exhibit (framed and/or ready to hang with all hardware provided).
* El Comalito Collective collects a 30% commission for all sales during the exhibit and will email selected artists an Artist agreement with all of the terms for the work. Submitted works do not have to be available for sale.
Selection Committee:
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Adelina Anthony
Adelina is an acclaimed and award winning two-spirit Xicana lesbian multi-genre artist, cultural activist, teaching artist, director and producer. She has over 20 years of performance experience and has garnered Best Actress nominations and awards. She is the writer/director of the feature film, Bruising for Besos, which is currently on the film festival circuit. Along with Marisa Becerra, she is a managing member and co-founder of AdeRisa Productions, LLC. |
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Jennicet Gutiérrez
Jennicet Gutiérrez is a transgender organizer from México. She was born in Tuxpan, Jalisco. She is a member of the organization FAMILIA: TQLM (Trans Queer Liberation Movement). Jennicet believes in the importance of uplifting and centering the voices of trans women of color in all racial justice work. Jennicet will continue to organize in order to end the deportation, incarceration and criminalization of immigrants and all people of color. She currently resides in Los Angeles. |
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Edgar-Arturo Camacho-González
Edgar-Arturo Camacho-González is a Queer Xicano actor, activist, and artist, originarío de Jalisco, México. Edgar-Arturo is the lead protagonist of Sin Visa, an independent film released in 2015. He writes and paints as a form of expression and activism to engage his communities through a decolonial lens. Edgar-Arturo studied Sociology at CSU, Sacramento and has received his counseling credentials in Substance Use and Mental Health. Edgar-Arturo's poetry appears in Queer in Aztlán: Chicano Male Recollections of Consciousness and Coming Out and he is currently working on a full-length collection of poetry. Edgar-Arturo currently lives and works in Vallejo, CA. |
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Marisa Becerra
Marisa is a successful and independent business owner who has supported the arts in various capacities over the last 30 years; she is the co-founder of AdeRisa Productions, LLC, and is its Chief Financial Officer. This new independent production company is dedicated to producing and supporting works by emerging film talent from queer and trans people of color communities, with a special emphasis on X/Chicanas/Mexicana and Latina stories. In 2012, Becerra produced Adelina Anthony's "Forgiving Heart," and later that year executive produced Ofelia Yánez’s debut short film, "The Good Kind." She executive produced, "Gold Star" by Karla Legaspy and is the lead producer for "Bruising For Besos," the company’s debut feature film. |
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Abel Rodriguez
Abel Rodriguez is a Queer Xicano artist who was born in Fairfield, CA in 1979. He received a MFA degree in Painting from Yale School of Art in 2010, and a BFA in Drawing and Painting and Graphic Design from California State University, Long Beach in 2007. He was selected to participate in the Artist in Residence Program at Recology, S.F. in 2011. He has exhibited nationwide and currently works and resides in Vallejo, CA. |
