Inspirations

NAMI WASHINGTON

Invites

Artists & Poets

To submit their work to be exhibited at the NAMI Washington Conference

August 7-8, 2009

Objectives:

· To provide a showcase for consumer/PEER artists and poets

· To educate about mental illness and confront the stigma associated with mental illness through the compelling language of art and poetry

· To convey to the public creative expressions around mental illness

Art Entry Criteria:

· Paintings, collages, photographs, drawings, poetry, quilting, needlework and handcrafted art are the media acceptable for the exhibit

· Only original works should be submitted.

· Works of art must not exceed 30” x 40” (with exception of quilting) or 10 lbs. in weight.

· Artwork must be ready to display at the exhibit; framed, mounted or able to be suspended by a hook. Small handcrafted art must be easily displayed on a table.

· Participants must be artists and/or poets who have experienced mental illness or who have received mental health services.

· No more than two pieces of artwork/poetry may be displayed from a single artist/poet.

· The artist/poet must be a resident of the state of Washington.

· The Artist/poet must sign a release for the artwork/poetry to be displayed and indicate whether or not his/her legal name may be used.

· The artist (or someone the artist designates to be responsible) must transport to and from the convention all works of art.

· Any requests for exceptions to the above criteria must be submitted in advance of the convention and cleared by the convention committee.

Information Note:

· This exhibit is not juried; therefore awards are not given to individual artists. However, artists will be recognized during the Persons of Recognition Awards portion of the banquet on Friday evening.

· You do need written confirmation from us in advance of the Conference. We need to plan for your participation.

· We hope this opportunity to show and possibly see your artwork will be a valuable opportunity for you, as it will indeed be for the convention attendees.

Consumer Sponsorship:

· Please contact your local NAMI group for a consumer sponsorship, as available.

· Make your requests early.

Contact at the Conference site:

· Check in at the registration desk and identify yourself as an artist (or the artist’s representative).

· We will help you set up your art/display.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY July 15, 2009

Information:  Call: 360-683-3496

Or e-mail at: aengel@olypen.com

Or write to: POBox 350, Sequim, WA  98382

The theme of this year’s convention is “Sharing the Journey”. We are unwilling to accept any item that depicts violence to oneself or others. We will not be making decisions about admitting artwork on the day before or the day of the show. There will be no exceptions.

Thank you, for your understanding of this matter. If after reading the above statement you feel that your pieces(s) would be able to be shown, please fill out the forms. All the information must be filled out to have your work displayed. If you should need additional help, including filling out the form, please contact us at:

E-mail: aengel@olypen.com

Telephone: 360-683-3496

Mail: POBox 250, Sequim, WA  98382

We look forward to meeting with you and displaying your work.

Arlene Engel, Chair

Art Exhibit

NAMI Washington Conference