Repressed Art - Call for Entries

Gallery 5 in Richmond Virginia is looking for works on paper that are "intended to contribute socially or philosophically to cultural evolution" for an upcoming exhibition:

Repressed II: Works on paper March 2007

The intent of this year’s exhibition is to focus more, but not be limited to, philosophically progressive and/or socially provocative works.

We have far surpassed a cultural level of basic image making and find great importance in creating social programs helping to sustain a visual dialogue. As artists, we present new ideas or criticisms to the general public, helping perpetuate social evolution. With that in mind, this year's March show will be prompted with the intent to give back to our neighborhood.

We are searching for artists who seek a language that speaks to the people who experience an unfathomable amount of strife in their lives -- those who wish to provide their community with new dreams that have yet to show up on a t-shirt. We want people who strive to push the envelope and join the ranks of the socially aware avant-garde...

Submissions are due February 19 and there is no entry fee. Download entry packet PDF for more info.