Call For Artists: Women's Resource Center Fundraising Event

The Women's Resource Center is seeking submissions for artwork to feature in our upcoming fundraising event, Gallery of Hope, aimed at raising awareness and funds for our organization's mission of empowering women in our community. For forty-seven years, the WRC has provided crisis intervention, advocacy, outreach, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Beaverhead and Madison Counties.

Theme: Celebrating the Strength of Women

We invite artists of all backgrounds to submit original pieces that capture the essence of women's strength, resilience, and empowerment. Through the medium or mixed media of your choice, we encourage you to share your unique perspective on the diverse experiences, challenges and achievements of women.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Artwork should reflect the theme of celebrating women's strength and resilience.

2. Submissions are open to all artists regardless of age or gender.

3. All media are welcome, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and digital art.

4. Each artist may submit up to three pieces for consideration.

5. Artwork must be original and not previously exhibited in our events.

6. Please provide a brief artist statement (250 words max) with each submission, explaining the inspiration behind your work, such as how artwork reflects the strength of women, how the work communicates in a way that words cannot, and how artwork can be a language of hope and resilience.

7. Include a suggested retail value for each submission to guide potential buyers on how to best support our fundraising efforts.

8. As an alternative to donating original work, we invite artists to submit a proposal for a “creative contribution” to support our fundraising efforts, such as hosting a workshop at the Women’s Resource Center.
   

How to Submit:

• Fill out this online form by July 15, 2024: https://forms.gle/qGrDg2xhRrD5oqQa6

• The form asks you to include your name, contact information, photo of each artwork, title of each artwork, a brief artist statement, and suggested retail value in the submission.

• High-resolution images are preferred for review purposes.
  

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: July 15, 2024

• Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2024

• Artwork Delivery Deadline: August 15, 2024

• Artwork will be on display at Sweetwater Coffee August 24 through September 28, 2024.

• Fundraising Event: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Sweetwater Coffee, 24 S. Idaho Street, Dillon, MT 59725
  

Benefits of Participation:

• Exposure: Selected artworks will be on display during Labor Day Weekend, the month of September, and at our fundraising event, attended by community members, supporters, and potential buyers.

• Support: By contributing your artwork, you will be directly supporting the Women's Resource Center and the valuable services we provide to women in need.

• Networking: Connect with fellow artists, patrons, and supporters who share your passion for women's empowerment and social change.
  

Artist Donation Policy:

Artists participating in the event may choose to donate from 50% up to 100% of the auction price of their artwork to the Women's Resource Center. This generous contribution will help us continue our mission of empowering women and providing essential services to those in need.

For inquiries or more information, please contact Rebecca Knotts at rebecca@wrcmt.org or at (406) 683-6106.