Beyond Restraint : Expressions of Freedom

Submission Guidelines:

  • Theme: Artwork must address the theme Beyond Restraint and explore freedom in the broadest sense, pushing boundaries of autonomy, liberation, and choice.
  • Medium: Open to all 2D media (e.g., painting, drawing, photography, mixed media).
  • Original Work: All submitted pieces must be original works created by the artist submitting them.
  • Limit: Artists may submit up to three pieces. Only one work per artist will potentially be selected.
  • Fee: $20 submission fee (payable via link below submission form).
  • Supporting Statement: Each submission must include a paragraph explaining how the piece aligns with the theme and connects to the philosophy of freedom.
  • Framing and Delivery: Any selected work must be professionally framed and ready to hang from a rail system. Selected pieces must be delivered to Umbra Arts no later than Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
  • Jurors: Artwork will be juried by local art experts, historians, and curators.

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: Midnight, February 15, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: Week of February 19, 2025
  • Artwork Delivery Deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • Opening Reception: Friday, February 28, 2025
  • Exhibition Run: February 28 – April 27, 2025
  • Closing Gala & Artist Discussion: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Additional Details:

  • Virtual Exhibition: All selected works will be showcased on the Umbra Arts website, whether for sale or not.
  • Sales: Artists whose work is selected for the show and is available for purchase must sign a 1099 contract. They will also have the opportunity to merchandise their work in the gallery gift shop.
  • Community Engagement: While attendance at the opening and closing gala is not required, participating artists are strongly encouraged to join the closing event for a community discussion on the exhibition’s theme and its impact on the 2SLGBTQ+Ally community.

About Umbra Arts LLC:

Umbra Arts is an uncensored, inclusive, 2SLGBTQ+Ally art collective located in the LynLake neighborhood of Minneapolis. We are dedicated to showcasing bold, innovative work and creating spaces for authentic expression and dialogue within our community.

Submit your work, payment, and artist statement by February 15, 2025, via the form linked below. Let’s push boundaries together and explore what it truly means to go Beyond Restraint.

For questions, contact us at josh@umbra-arts.com

We can’t wait to see your interpretation of freedom. ✨

Submission Form