Dyke+ ArtHaus: Open Call

The Dyke+ ArtHaus is a community-driven space for Dyke artists of all persuasions, highlighting those 40 and over. D+AH has been invited to visit the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division in New York City for the summer. BGSQD is “an independent, all-volunteer queer cultural center, bookstore, and event space”, that exhibits the work of queer artists locally, nationally, and internationally.

This exhibit aims to reflect the diversity of Dykes and the diversity of their art practices. The theme is the show itself.

CO-CURATORS: Juno Rosenhaus, Founder, Dyke+ ArtHaus, and Lola Flash, artist and activist.

ELIGIBILITY: U.S.-based Dyke/Lesbian-identified artists, 40 years of age and over; if you say you’re a Dyke, then you’re a Dyke. If you’re a trans, non-binary, bi, or gender non-conforming Dyke 40 and over; if you’re Black, Indigenous, Latine, a person of color 40 and over, and you say you’re a Dyke, then you’re a Dyke, and D+AH wants to see your work. Collaborative pieces are welcome.

MEDIUMS: Visual art, created at any time, will be considered; anything that can be hung on a wall, from a ceiling, or displayed on a table or pedestal. We are not able to accept film/video work.

ENTRY FEE: Many dykes are marginalized, and many are privileged. As part of your submission, please pay the entry fee that fits your financial situation. ($20, $10, or $0)

EXHIBIT LOCATION: Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, 208 West 13th Street, Room 210, New York, NY

CALENDAR:

• SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, 7 April 2024 (midnight EST / 9pm PST)

• NOTIFICATION: Week of April 22

• EXHIBIT DATES: 17 May - 8 September, 2024

• OPENING EVENT: Friday, 17 May, 6:00-8:00 p.m. EST

• MID-EXHIBIT EVENT: Friday, 21 June, 6:00-8:00 p.m. EST

• CLOSING EVENT: Saturday, 7 September, 6:00-8:00 p.m. EST

• ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING: To be announced

SALES: You are strongly encouraged to determine a selling price for your work versus marking it NFS (Not For Sale). Sales are handled by the Bureau and artists will receive 50% of all sales, with 50% going to the Bureau. Price your work accordingly. Work remains the property of the artist until sold. Sold artworks shall remain in the exhibition through the closing date.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION: As well as general contact and eligibility information, you will be asked your reason for wanting to be a part of this exhibit, and to include high resolution images of 1-3 artworks with a full description.

Email dykearthaus@gmail.com with any questions.