ACTIVISM EXHIBITION

We All Relate: Celebrating Local and Global Connections

The Northern Arts Council, together with the

St. Louis Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA),

St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley and

Plowsharing Crafts

are sponsoring an exhibition of art to

Celebrate Women’s History Month and contribute to Haitian Relief efforts!

Join us as we encourage established and emerging women artists young and old to exhibit their artwork for a just cause. The exhibition will promote local and global community connections and contributions. Spread the word…share your art!

Enter with an emerging artist you interact with in some way—daughter, mother, other relative; student, teacher, or friend! Sale proceeds to Artist (40%), and to benefit WCA (20%) and NAC (20%).

ELIGIBILITY: Open to girls and women artists of all ages within a 30-mile radius of the St. Louis metro area. The first 20 artists to register receive a heart-shaped Haitian stone paperweight.

ARTWORK: Artwork can be a 2D wall piece or 3D work of any material that will not damage the wall, is appropriate for family viewing, no larger than 20” X 24,” and ready to hang or stand. A. On the entry form and back of the artwork indicate title, dimensions, and materials. B. Please include a brief statement about yourselves and your relationship to each other as women and artists. C. You may also include a brief artist’s statement and/or note about what inspired you to enter the show.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per entry. Make checks payable to WCA-STL. (An entry is two pieces, one piece per person.) All entry fees will be sent directly to the American Red Cross for Haitian Relief.

SEND YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TO: WCA-STL “NAC Show” Art Dept/STLCC-FV 3400 Pershall Rd. St. Louis MO 63135

You do not have to register in advance.

DELIVER YOUR WORK TO: Northern Arts Council Gallery, 27 S. Florissant, Ferguson, MO 63135 on Saturday, March 20th 9:30am to 1:00pm

Bring an entry form if you did not pre-register.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SHIPPED WORK: Shipped works due by Friday, March 19^th to: P.O. Box 11015. Ferguson, MO 63135

EXHIBITION DATES:

Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 24th

Reception Friday March 26th 6:30 – 8:30 pm at NAC

PICK UP ART WORK Saturday, April 25th 1:00pm – 4:00 pm, during gallery hours, or by appointment.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Marsha Heck: heckmarsha@yahoo.com 574.360.3148

Entry Fees will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haitian Relief Fund. * Register early: Entries included in the exhibition are subject to available space on a first-come first-served basis.

The Northern Arts Council, NAC, is committed to carrying out the following mission:

"To enrich the cultural landscape of North St. Louis County by hosting and promoting fine art events, and by working to build a spirit of community among local artists and arts supporters."A registered non-profit, the Northern Arts Council is comprised of artists, writers, educators, community organizers, hobbyists, musicians, and other creative minds, drawing its members from Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, unincorporated St. Louis County, and everywhere in between. The group meets quarterly, and is working toward these goals: To provide creative experiences to the community through a variety of art programming and to host ongoing exhibits show casing local artists.Hours: Saturday 9am-noon, Tuesday 11am-2pm, or by appointment. Address: 27 S. Florissant, Ferguson, Missouri 63135. Email: NorthernArtsCouncil@yahoo.com Webpage: http://www.northernartscouncil.org

The Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA) is a national arts, education, and activism organization.

The mission of WCA is to create community through art, education, and social activism.

We are committed to:

· recognizing contributions of women in the arts

· providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development

· expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women

· supporting local, national, and global art activism

· advocating for equity in the arts for all

For more information visit http://wca-stl.org/ or http://www.nationalwca.org/

The Young Women’s Caucus of the WCA The purpose of the YoungWCA is to provide resources, opportunities and support for emerging women artists. To learn more about events or other happenings, visit: http://YoungWC.blogspot.com or contact us at youngwomencaucus@gmail.com

Plowsharing Crafts features fairly traded handicrafts from around the world, 70% of which are made by women. This not-for-profit is designed to support artisans in developing countries. In the U City loop visit: 6271 Delmar, St. Louis, Mo. 63130 or online at http://www.plowharing.org Phone: (314) 863-3723

ENTRY FORM

Mail entry form to: WCA-STL “NAC Show” Art Dept/STLCC-FV 3400 Pershall Rd. St. Louis MO 63135

Contact Artist’s (1) Name:________________________________________ Age (optional) ______

Phone:____________________________________Email:___________________________________

Emerging Artist (2) Name: _______________________________________ Age (optional) _______

Title of Work Artist (1):__________________________________________

Media:_______________________________________________________

Dimensions:____________________________Sale Price:_____________

Title of Work Artist (2):_________________________________________

Media:_______________________________________________________

Dimensions:____________________________ Sale Price:_________

_____ Check here if you would like to donate your 40% of the sale proceeds to the Haitian Relief Effort.

Signature (1): _________________________________________________ Date:____________________

_____ Check here if you would like to donate your 40% of the sale proceeds to the Haitian Relief Effort.

Signature (2): _________________________________________________ Date:____________________