Call for Artists! Join JWJ’s First Annual Art Exhibition & Auction

Portland Jobs with Justice First Annual Art Gallery & Auction
Ashes of the Old: A Labor Movement Reinvigorated
One Grand Gallery
Art Display September 21 to September 28, 2024
Opening night reception ft. music by YOITSVO

In the last few years, there has been an upsurge in labor activism, led by workers who want more out of life than what the corporate controlled society has to offer. This September, we will celebrate this new militant working class movement with a gallery exhibition.

DO YOU MAKE ART ABOUT WORKING CLASS STRUGGLE?
We want art that explores themes of rebirth, militancy, and solidarity as they relate to the labor movement.

UPDATE: We got a lot of feedback when we initially went public with this. It’s a new project for us and we felt it was a way to expand our programming around our annual dinner to have more ways for more people to show up outside of a formal dinner. We have incorporated your feedback and have made some adjustments to be more equitable in how we partner with artists. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to grow. We will now be splitting proceeds from the auction sales 50/50 with artists. There will be an option for artists to donate their proceeds if they wish, but it is not the default, nor is it expected.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are open to artwork in all visual media (2D, 3D, photography, mixed media, digital media, & more).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Submissions are free of charge. Please only apply with images of works that will be donated. Please include the following in your PDF:

• Your name and email
• Images of up to 4 works that are available for this exhibition, with a maximum of 10 images total to allow for detail images of the work
• Include in each image: title, size, materials, and any special hanging considerations/instructions
• Prices or estimated value of pieces
• Artist Statement 200 words max

Submissions Due: July 29, 2024. Artists will be notified of their acceptance by August 19 2024. Submission form here.