Group Exhibition
at Improper Walls
Open Call for artists of all fields.
Submission deadline: April 18, 2022
Selected artists will be informed by: May 5, 2022
Exhibition opening: May 25, 2022
Exhibition duration: May 25 - June 24, 2022
After speaking about the general stigma surrounding mental health issues, for this year's Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to use this group exhibition and related series of events to discuss the role of mental health within the context of sexual pleasure.
Art proved to be an essential tool to draw attention to social and environmental issues throughout history. With the persevering stigma surrounding mental health and lack of sex education, we need every opportunity to open up a discussion on these topics, particularly their interconnectedness. The character of these issues is deeply personal and varies from person to person, which is also why the open call has no limitation in the chosen medium. We strongly encourage people from marginalized groups who are disproportionately hurt by the status quo to apply. We will prioritize your stories during the selection process, including BIPOC, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQI+ people.
Our intention is to give voice to those who encountered difficulties addressing their issues and concerns in therapy or have been re-directed to a sexual therapist instead. We invite artists to share their stories and commentaries through this Open Call, whether their sex lives are negatively affected by unrelated mental health problems or the mental health issues are caused by their sexual experiences.
The main question we are asking is: What prevents you from experiencing pleasure?
Submission Requirements
Open to: all local and international artists. Artists may apply as individuals or as a group.
Media: unrestricted (poetry & essays / illustration / painting / graphic / video / performance / photography / sculpture / installation / mixed media / digital art)
Submission:
a short artwork description
photo/image/link to a video/concept of the work
argumentation of why it would fit this exhibition
Languages: German, English, Spanish
Artist’s fee: 350€
(production and shipping costs are not covered)
Selection Process
The selection process consists of 2 parts.
First part: The jury consisting of Improper Walls’ curators, in collaboration with experts in the field of mental health, social work, and sex work, will pre-select artists.
Second part: Pre-selected artists will undergo a short interview, after which the final selection will be announced, and artists will be invited to participate in the group show.
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Submit Application
Submission deadline: April 18, 2022
If you have any questions regarding application, please contact us at noshame@improperwalls.com