Auto-Mobility: Cars and Culture in Sonoma County
CALL FOR ART
The Petaluma Arts Center (PAC) is inviting local artists to express their creative response to (and love of) the automobile, specifically around the themes of community and cultural identity.
Eligible forms of visual art include drawing, painting, photography, collage, prints, multimedia, sculpture, and paintings on car parts. All art must be original and not copies of master artists or images from the media
SUBMISSION DEADLINE April 16.
Artists will be notified of selected works by April 20.
Selected works must be dropped off at PAC May 13 & 14, 12-4 pm; and May 15 by appointment.
Only TWO submissions per artist.
Work must be ready for installation. All framed, wall-hung work must be securely wired for hanging.
All work must have a label attached to the back of the piece including artist information, title, medium, year, price, and any special installation instructions.
Wall hung work must not be over 50 lbs.
Artist receives 60% of sales price for any works sold.
All work must be original.
Opening reception Thurs. May 18th 5:30-7:30 pm
Pick up of unsold works June 25 & 26, 12-4 pm
Questions: Contact Maggie Parr at email: exhibitions@petalumaartscenter.org
Submission Fees: Free (Please consider becoming a member if you are not currently)
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Art Jurors: Maggie Parr and Lisa Lightman
Maggie Parr, exhibition curator, is a PAC Board member and artist/designer. She has been involved in community activism in both Petaluma and Los Angeles, working with council members and arts committees, grassroots organizations, and community arts centers. Along with her work as a painter, Parr has designed themed experiences for Disney, Universal, Air BnB, Bank of America, and more.
Lisa Lightman is an artist, a PAC Board member and Chair of PAC’s Exhibitions Committee. Prior to the pandemic, Lisa was a SFMOMA museum guide for three years. She worked for the San Francisco Superior Court as a director and policy analyst of community programs. Lisa has been a professional working artist for 35 years.
“Auto-Mobility” brings together local cultures to stimulate dialogue and promotes a love of art among car enthusiasts. The show includes representation from a diverse array of groups, including Petaluma’s Cruisin’ the Boulevard, Low Rider communities, high schools, professional car racers, and the local Speedway. Michael Cooper, who currently has a solo exhibition at the Museum of Sonoma County, will be a featured artist. Salvador Ledezma’s award-winning painted truck will be on display as well as Michael Woolsey’s photographs of speedway culture. Planned events include a panel discussion, a Low Riders’ family gathering, and a festive opening night with wine tasting and car displays.
DATES:
March 28-April 16: Artist entries accepted
April 22: Artists notified of acceptance
April 29: Deadline for artist bios and titles
May 13-14: Art drop-off at the Petaluma Arts Center (May 15 by appointment)
May 18: Opening Reception - Thurs. May 18th 5:30-7:30 pm
May 20: Cruisin’ The Boulevard event
June 25-26: Artists pick up artworks at PAC - 12-4 pm