Zero Transphobia & Trans Power In Diversity  Art Call

 

Theme:   Queer Youth Liberation! Imagining Abundant Queer and Trans Futures

Eligibility:

• Open to all trans and gender non-conforming Latine individuals aged 13-25 residing in the United States and its territories.

• There is no fee to apply.

Submission Requirements:

• Artwork: Must be 2D work, such as paintings, drawings, photography, or printmaking.

• Originality: All submissions must be original artwork created by the artist.

• Theme: Artwork should visualize a queer/trans liberation—exploring the worlds, relationships, and communities possible with unapologetic acceptance of intersectional identities.

• Digital Format: Submissions should be in high-resolution digital format (e.g., JPEG, PNG, PDF).

Submission Process: (The form will go live on October 1st; here's what information will be collected) 

1. Upload your artwork: Follow the instructions on the Google form to upload your artwork and complete the required information.

2. Describe who you are: Some demographic information will be collected on the form for our reporting purposes.

   1. Age 

   2. Location 

   3. Gender 

   4. Sexual Orientation 

   5. Connection to Latinx Diaspora 

   6. Race 

   7. Zip Code 

   8. Formal Training Received ( yes or no)

   9. How did you find out about the opportunity? 

   10. Anything else you’d like to share with the judging panel? 

   11. Bio (250 words max)

   12. Social media handles or where we can find your work:

3. Describe your work: Title of piece, 250-word max, medium of choice, and price if the piece or prints are available for purchase. 

4. Submit: Once you have completed all necessary fields, submit your application.

 

Judging Criteria: Judges will score each candidate from 1-10 based on the following. 

• Technical skill (you’ll be judged based on the mastery of your unique craft) 20%

• Originality and creativity 20%

• Adherence to the theme (40%) 

• The overall impact of the message communicated (20%)

 

Prizes:

• The top three artists will receive the follow prizes:

  • 1st place: $500

  • 2nd place: $250

  • 3rd place: $150

Timeline:

• Submissions Accepted: October 1st - November 27th (New Deadline)

• Submission Deadline: November 27th, 2024

• Winners Notified: December 4th, 2024

• Virtual Gallery Launch: December 10th, 20224

 

Additional Notes:

• All submissions that adhere to these guidelines will be featured in a virtual gallery for a month.

• Winners will be invited to participate in an artist talk on December 10th at 1 PM EST. 

• Zero Transphobia reserves the right to use submitted artwork for promotional purposes.

• By submitting artwork, artists agree to the guidelines and terms laid out above.

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For questions or more information, please contact: Edric Figueroa, efigueroa@latinoaids.org