Indigenizing the ZACC 2024: Walk With Purpose
To submit artwork visit: https://zootownarts.submittable.com/submit/305226/indigenizing-the-zacc-2024-walk-with-purpose

"Every step, every breath, every thought, every word, every whisper or silence taken are prayers in action. They are an impasse to self discovery which is never smooth. We are all prayer warriors. The fearless messengers of creativity.

The art we create are not our own to claim. They are instead gifts from above, our creator. They flow like reels above our heads, they come as visions, as dreams, as inspiration. When we are ready we open our hearts to what we can do and reach for those we can create and share with the community, far and wide. However, when we are not ready to grasp for the images they go to another trusted creator. Whether we know it or not, we all create with purpose whether it be bringing them to print, sculpt, dance, write, speak, etc. Together we share the universal images/language to create a story from our own personal journey through life.”

– Dre Castillo, Artist and Indigenizing the ZACC Organizer

Leaders in the Indigenous art community, in partnership with the ZACC and the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center, are seeking artwork to be shown in the ZACC Main Gallery and Blackfoot Communications Gallery on the theme 'Walk With Purpose'. This art call is open to all Indigenous Peoples from Turtle Island. 100% of proceeds from any sale of art will be paid back to the artist.

The gallery openings will take place on First Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5-8 PM and will coincide with MMIR talks and elder talks, MMIR memorial altars and the blessing of two sacred tipis provided by The Way of the Sacred Mountain, an Indigenous Art Market including over a dozen artists with a variety of different types of work for purchase, Indigenous Artists in all three ZACC Galleries, and music by Foreshadow in the ZACC's venue, The Show Room. Artwork will be up in the galleries from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Art Call Information
(Opportunity only for Indigenous Artists from Turtle Island)

The ZACC Main and Blackfoot Communications Galleries will be showing works from Indigenous artists that relate to / answer the theme "Walk With Purpose".

We are accepting artwork of every medium and from artists of every skill level. Every Indigenous artist is welcome to participate. Artists have the option to submit up to 3 pieces, and 1-2 pieces will be selected for exhibition by the event's organizers.

100% of proceeds from any sale of art will be paid back to the artist.

Deadline to apply: October 18, 2024
Art Drop Off: October 12 though October 21, 2024
Gallery Opening: First Friday, November 1, as part of Indigenizing the ZACC

If you have questions or would like assistance submitting to the art call please don't hesitate to reach out to the ZACC's Gallery Manager Jerod Peitsmeyer at jerod@zootownarts.org, or by calling the ZACC at (406)549-7555.