Lynn PRIDE 2022 – Call for Art
2022 “Lynn PRIDE” Art Show – Call for Art
Name of Venue or Event: Lynn Museum/LynnArts (590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA 01901)
Work Media: We are looking for paintings, photographs, poetry, prints, sculpture, and other visual artworks to celebrate Lynn’s queer community. The exhibition will be located in the second-floor gallery space in the Lynn Museum building from June through August 2022. The opening reception for the exhibition will take place in tandem with an LGBTQIA+ panel discussion on Monday, June 20th at 6 pm. LGBTQIA+ identifying artists with connections to the Lynn community are encouraged to submit between one to three artworks for consideration for the exhibition.
Eligibility:
- Artists from the North Shore are welcome to apply; Lynn artists preferred (living, working, or practicing in Lynn).
- Individuals must identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Artwork should not exceed 4’ x 4’ and must be 50 lbs or less.
Entry Requirements:
- Artist resume including biography and exhibition record (if possible)
- Images of artworks to be considered (jpg, png preferred)
- Artist statement including a description of the artwork(s) and materials used, as well as an image of the artist
Artists should email entry materials to director@lynnmuseum.org.
Timeline: Exhibit will run from June through August 2022
Entries Due: Wednesday, June 8th at 5 pm
Selection Process: Entries will be reviewed by a handful of judges representing Lynn Museum/LynnArts, Queer Lynn Scene, and United Lynn Pride.
Notification to Artist: Artists will hear back via email or phone call regarding their submission by Thursday, June 9th at 5 pm.
Accepted Artwork: Lynn Museum/LynnArts staff will be responsible for setting up work for the exhibition. Artworks should be ready to install. 2D artworks should be framed/finished and ready to hang gallery style with wire (no sawtooth hangers). Some easels are available for use. To discuss sculptural pieces, please email director@lynnmuseum.org.
Artwork Delivery: Lynn Museum (590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901)
- Friday, June 10th from 10 am – 5 pm
- Saturday, June 11th from 10 am – 2 pm
Reception: Monday, June 20th from 6-7:30 pm.
Exhibit or Event Ends: Friday, August 26th, 2022.
Pickup Artwork by: Thursday, September 1st from 10 am – 5 pm and Friday, September 2nd from 10 am – 5 pm.
Publicity: The exhibit will be featured on the “Exhibitions” page of the Lynn Museum/LynnArts website, with additional promotional posts on the Lynn Museum/LynnArts Facebook and Instagram pages.
Sales: Accepted artworks can be available for purchase exclusively through the artist. The Lynn Museum/LynnArts will not be responsible for monetary transactions between the artist and the buyer. Any interested parties in purchasing artwork(s) will be given the appropriate contact information for the artist(s).
Contact: Any questions can be directed to Lynn Museum/LynnArts Executive Director Doneeca Thurston (director@lynnmuseum.org or 781-581-6200).
