The Artist Call: Now Closed

Call for Artists

What:
Obsidian Arts seeks submissions from Cuban artists for
the exhibit, "Afro Cuba". We seek works of two and
three-dimensional, installation, digital, or
sound-scape (DJ and composer) works. The "Afro Cuba"
exhibition is scheduled for presentation at Obsidian
Arts from April 7 to June 30, 2007. Obsidian Arts
provides installation assistance and a small stipend
to artists selected for "Afro Cuba". We provide
publicity, exhibition invitations, mailings, opening
reception and artist development talks.

Why:
The goal of the exhibition is to express the arts
movement of Afro Cuban origins which is the result of
the slavery trade and colonization of Africans in the
West Indies. This community represents a newer culture
of artists that emerged in the 1900?s, some of which
migrated to the arts movement in Miami. This show will
explore the diversity, and the rich heritage of a
people that have climbed above their expected means
into a larger culture of the Arts. As a people Afro
Cubans developed dance, storytelling and artistic
expression unknown to the West Indies and as a culture
it continues today.

Who We Are:
Obsidian Arts supports the growth of ideas . . .
valuing artists, curators, and art historians in the
examination of black history and culture. Obsidian
Arts? core objectives are growing artistic capacity,
sharing history through art, and encourage artistic
innovation. Our annual exhibition series is funded by
the Jerome Foundation.
Submissions Details:
- Postmark deadline is February 28, 2007
- Exhibit dates April 7 ? June 30, 2007
- Artists selected will be notified by curator by
March 5, 2007
- Do not call or email to check on your submission
- Do not send original slides, photographs or
portfolios
- Do not ask to pick up material; you must include an
SASE

What to send:
- 10 labeled 35mm slides or a cd/dvd with a PDF or
JPEGs of your work, with accompanying items list
- Resume and artist statement
- Submit video on VHS or DVD and sound pieces on CD or
cassette tape
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for the
return of your samples.
Work samples WILL NOT BE RETURNED without a SASE.
Apply sufficient postage.

Please mail submissions to:
Christopher-Aaron Deanes, Curator
Obsidian Arts Submissions
734 E. Lake Street, Ste. 220
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Thank You, Christopher A. Deanes612.695.2423
http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=91129