Art from the Heart
Hi everyone! Just wanted to bring to your attention the Art from the Heart site, which was created by three ladies, two of whom I know thanks to the wonders of the internet (Anne H-L and Linda M) in response to the shootings in Tucson. I’m submitting this piece:
![EarthAndTurquoiseFull400](https://www.sarahannsmith.com/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/EarthAndTurquoiseFull400.jpg)
Earth and Turquoise--I think of this as the creator's hands releasing the world into existence, cradling and caring for our planet
Here’s the prospectus information:
Art From the HeART: Healing Hatred in America
An Online Exhibit to Counter Hatred in the United States
In Memory of: Lives lost and changed forever at 10:11 AM on January 8, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona.
Who: Any artist who wishes to express his/herself about the growing problem of hatred, hate speech, discrimination, prejudice, and political vitriol in the United States. Any artist who wishes to express his/herself about the need for peace and nonviolence from our neighborhoods to the planet.
What: an online exhibit, complete with process descriptions, of art designed to bring attention to the growing problems of hatred and violence in the United States, as well as the need for peace and nonviolence on the planet.
When: starting as soon as possible and continuing until such time as violence and hatred are no longer problems within the United States.
Organizers: Linda Moran, digital and fiber artist, Tucson, AZ; S. L. Drury, digital and fiber artist, Sedona, AZ; Anne Huskey-Lockard, mixed media artist, Peru, Indiana.
Art: 8 by 10 inches to 9 by 12 inches work of art depicting some abstract or realistic image of the growing problem of hatred in the United States or the personal reaction to events caused by hatred and discrimination in this country. (Note from Sarah: apparently size is just suggested; they are accepting my piece even though it is considerably larger…the quilt is about 23×24 inches plus stick and stones and feathers and dangly bits.) These works of art can be paper, fiber of any kind, oil, photography, weaving, water color, mixed media or digital images. The purpose of every piece MUST BE to shine a light on the growing issue of hatred in America and/or promote a message of peace and nonviolence. Work that is larger or smaller than the indicated sizes will certainly be considered but may not fit the online needs. At this time sculpture or other three-dimensional objects will not be considered.
Submissions: jpgs (one full image and one or two close-ups) at 72 – 100 dpi shall be sent to submissions@artfromtheheart.org along with a written description of why this image addresses the issue. Additional consideration given to personal stories behind the art. Please include media type, materials used, and size of work in description.
Jurying: once the jpg of artwork is submitted, along with the written description/essay of the work, artists will be notified of their acceptance within two weeks. Artists retain all rights to their images. Artists will be allowed a link to their personal blogs or websites, but this is not a venue for marketing or selling work. With acceptance of their piece/s, artists commit to spreading a peaceful, nonviolent message.