SUBMISSION DETAILS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Miami Beach Community Health Center invites artists to submit their artistic expression of HIV/AIDS during this juried exhibition held during World AIDS Day. Selected art pieces including paintings, photographs, sculptures and fashion designs will be on exhibit in Miami Beach. It is anticipated that many art enthusiasts will enjoy this special exhibit. Artists will enjoy much recognition to a diverse audience

ELIGIBILITY
Miami Beach Community Health Center’s Through the Eyes of Love is a juried art exhibit open to all artists and photographers and is not limited to those residing in South Florida. Judging will be based on artistic merit, theme appropriateness and diversity

MEDIA FOR
GALLERY SHOW

This unique exhibit will focus on the artists’ interpretation of HIV/AIDS. Artwork of any media will be accepted and encouraged. The exhibit committee has final acceptance of content. Final selection for the exhibits will be based upon space availability.

SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS

• Artists may enter up to three pieces that express their interpretation of HIV/AIDS. A submission image of each work is required for selection purposes.

• If selected, 2D artwork must be wired for hanging and may not exceed 60” wide x 60” tall. Photography must be professionally framed. Sculptures to not exceed 10’ tall.


Please submit a hi-resolution jpeg, tiff or eps file, no larger than 5MB, at www.miamibeachhealth.org. Please be sure to complete a submission application for each piece of art submitted. You can also mail or drop off materials at 701 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 204, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 no later than Thursday, November 1, 2011.

To submit by mail:
Send image of work to be considered with size and medium to be noted on CD or DVD or actual photo with minimum size 4”x6”, not to exceed 8”x10” for review.

Mail to:
MBCHC Through the Eyes of Love
c/o Bitner Goodman
701 W. Cypress Creek Road, #204
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309


SELECTION
An exhibit committee will review and select all works to be displayed. This community project is in collaboration with respected arts organization, ArtCenter/South Florida. Selected artists will be notified no later than Friday, November 4, 2011, and be asked to submit the actual works during intake on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, from 12-5 pm at Miami International University of Art & Design.
*Times subject to change.

AWARDS
Ribbons and cash prizes will be presented as follows:
Best in Show ($350)
1st Place ($250)
2nd Place ($150)
3rd Place ($100)


PRESS IMAGES
Participants may also email up to three images (300 DPI) of the artwork they plan to enter into the show to Rose@bitnergoodman.com. Images may be selected to be printed for promotional purposes. By submitting these images, the artist acknowledges that the images will be used for publicity.


DONATION OF ART
We request that artists donate their works of art to be auctioned, at a later date, in support of the MBCHC HIV/AIS program.


IMPORTANT DATES/TIMES:

Submission Deadline:
Thursday, November 1, 2011 by 5pm

Intake for Selected Works:
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
12-5pm
Miami International University of Art & Design

Pickup Date:
Monday, December 5, 2011
2pm - 5pm

Opening Reception:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
6-8pm

Exhibition Run Dates and Locations:
Wednesday, November. 30 through Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Miami International University of Art & Design.

FOR MORE INFO
Please call 954-703-7934, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, for any additional information.