GO Art! seeks submissions on upcoming exhibit, ‘This Art is Garbage’

Press Release, Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council

BATAVIA – GO Art! is seeking submission for an upcoming exhibit, This Art is Garbage. The exhibit provides artists an opportunity to explore the possibilities of garbage and waste as a medium for creativity.

Artists are asked to redirect items that would normally be thrown away, into works of art. Open to artists of all skill levels, we are actively seeking submissions from students, emerging artists, and professionals. Garbage is a theme that connects us all and we hope to showcase a wide variety of skill levels and perspectives.

The exhibit will be at Oliver’s Gallery, GO Art! Seymour Place, 201 E Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

Work should be dropped off from Feb. 7-10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The work will be displayed from Feb. 14 to March 30 with an artist reception on Feb. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Guidelines:

• Works of art may include: a component of garbage in the finished piece, garbage may be used in the art making process (for example, creating texture and pattern), or garbage as the subject of the piece (for example, creative photography of discarded objects). “Upcycled” items, such as painted furniture, are not accepted.
• Work must not exceed 36”x 36”
• Artwork must be wired and ready to hang (GO Art! reserves the right to turn away any submitted work that is not properly wired and ready to hang.)

Entry:

• There is no entry fee
• Each artist may submit up to two works.
• Exhibit applications can be found by clicking here.

This exhibition is organized by Leigh LeFevre and Rebecca LeFevre. Feel free to reach out with any questions or follow on instagram for updates: Leigh: leighlefevre@icloud.com, @takeastepback_podcast, and Rebecca: lefevre.studio@gmail.com, @rebeccalefevre.art.