Opening Reception: Friday, April 29, 6-9 pm
Call to Artists – February 2016
Belongings II: Repurposed
An open call exhibition organized by Crosstown Arts and the Cleveland Street Flea Market
This second incarnation of the Belongings show continues in the spirit of community and the reuse and re-imagining of objects. All artists are invited to participate by purchasing any object of inspiration from the Cleveland Street Flea Market at 438 N Cleveland to transform into (or use as inspiration for) a new work of art.
The nostalgia and surprise felt when browsing at a flea market is a ripe field for artistic interpretation. A psychedelic print from the 70’s can inspire a color scheme or shape motif. A plastic bust of Scooby Doo can evoke early childhood Saturday mornings in front of the TV. A cover of an early genre pulp fiction paperback might be a poignant reminder of how prevalent attitudes have changed since the 1950’s.
One submission per artist will be accepted based on the guidelines below. All artists are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise or prior art experience.
Belongings II: Repurposed will be on view at
Crosstown Arts Gallery, 422 N Cleveland, April 29- May 14, 2016
Call for Submissions
1. Submit via Formstack
2. Important Dates
Artwork submission deadline/drop-off: Monday, April 25, 2-7 pm at Crosstown Arts at 422 N Cleveland
Opening Reception: Friday, April 29, 6-9 pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, April 29 – May 14, 10 am – 6 pm
Artwork pick-up: Sunday, May 15, 2-5 pm and Monday, May 16, 12-6 pm
3. Fees
There is no fee to participate in the show other than the cost of purchasing an item from the Cleveland Street Flea Market to be incorporated into or used as inspiration for the artwork for the show. Prices of objects in the flea market are $1+
4. Size limit
There is no restriction on size of artwork other than reasonable passage through a standard doorway.
5. Display requirements
All artwork must be delivered ready to hang/install to be included in the exhibition. Please communicate any specific installation needs (special handling, pedestal needs, AV equipment needs, etc) by email to maryjo@crosstownarts.org before delivery.
6.Sales
Crosstown Arts will facilitate sales via cash, check (made out to the artist) or Visa/MasterCard via square during the run of the show. More details to follow.
Contact: For more information please contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org or 901-626-6298
