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The ALWCA presents “Borderless” an exhibition highlighting the voices and visions of women-identifying and non-binary Alabama artists where we pose the question: What do you think of as a border and which ones do you notice impact your life and the communities around you?
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BORDER:
In a world structured by inherited systems that draw arbitrary lines, ones that define identity, value, and belonging, this exhibition invites artists to explore the borders they’ve encountered: those imposed by culture, politics, gender, geography, or the psyche. These boundaries may be physical, emotional, or psychological, and some may feel beneficial or supportive while others often serve to confine, control, or diminish. Through personal narrative and collective memory, artists are called to create and submit works that examine, challenge, and reimagine the borders that shape our lived experiences. What happens when we step beyond what is assigned or expected? How do we embody and express freedom, transformation, and agency within or beyond constraint? You are invited to reflect on the boundaries that have shaped your identity or those of your communities - and to imagine what it might mean to live in a world without them. Artists are encouraged to push their boundaries while exploring the theme to your fullest interpretation and creation. APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: April 10th, 2026 NOTIFICATION:The week of May 1st , 2026 DATES: June 3 to August 29,2026 RECEPTION: August 29th, 2026 from 5-7pm LOCATION: The ALWCA 2nd Floor Gallery South at Lowe Mill, Huntsville, AL APPLICATION FEE: There is a $5-10 sliding scale application fee for ALWCA Members and a $25 flat rate application fee for non-members that are Alabama Residents. Each applicant can submit 2 works for consideration. Fees can be paid through PayPal at the link in the application. If ALWCA member need financial assistance to apply, please email [email protected] To become a member visit: https://www.alwca.org/join-now.html Benefits include being a part of a wonderful community of Alabama artists, member only access to show opportunities, free or discounted access to exhibition applications, special events/ tours/ and educational opportunities, community collaboration and connection, networking, and more. We'd love you to consider joining and building community in Alabama with us. Size Limitations: To ensure a wide range of representation, this will be a smaller works show and we will not consider works larger than 24" on any side. We can accept sculpture submissions but will have limited space for selected pieces. Artwork will be judged based on overall artistic ability, originality, quality of work, interpretation of theme, creativity, composition, and compliance to accepted artwork standards per Lowe Mill's Guidelines. Tentative delivery/drop off dates: SHIPPED OR HAND DELIVERED Artwork: MUST arrive by Saturday, May 30th, 2026 (5 pm) (Please note: If you are shipping artwork to Huntsville, AL; a shipping address will be provided once notifications go out) DROP OFF ARTWORK: Huntsville area - Wednesday - Saturday, May 27-30th, 2026 (11 am- 5 pm) *(drop off dates/ times are subject to change and will be confirmed when accepted artists are notified. BIRMINGHAM & SOUTH - DROP OFF: Saturday- May 23/24th 2026 from 10-4pm or other days as coordinated. Works must be packed to travel safely from Bham to Huntsville. (bubble wrapped/cardboard/boxes/etc (*Dates subject to slight changes.) For more information or questions please contact ALWCA Exhibition Chair Sam Roberts at [email protected]. |
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