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Call for Submissions-Truth Unveiled: Art as Reality, Illusion, and Insight

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Posted by: Art League RI
Deadline: Fri, August 15th, 2025

Truth Unveiled: Art as Reality, Illusion, and Insight
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15417

Call for Submissions:

In a time when truth and falsehood are increasingly blurred, the Art League of RI invites artists of all media from all regions of the world to submit works for the Truth Unveiled exhibition. The artists’ work chosen for this exhibition will reflect on how art—as an inherently imaginative, subjective expression—can open minds, raise awareness, and convey truth in ways that straight facts cannot.

We believe that art provides a unique lens to reveal both personal and universal truths, engaging viewers in a conversation about authenticity, perception, and illusion. Truth Unveiled aims to provoke conversation about art as both a vehicle for and a challenger of truth. ALRI is seeking work that engages viewers beyond the literal, and we encourage artists and audiences alike to question the nature of reality and illusion, opening pathways for reflection and discussion.

Location:

Art League RI Gallery and Tiernan Hallway Gallery
80 Fountain Street, Suite 107A, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Jurors:

Conor Moynihan is the Interim Department Head and Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the RISD Museum, where he focuses on the modern and contemporary work in the collection. His areas of focus include performance, identity-based practices, queer art, and disability arts. His recent exhibitions at the RISD Museum include Variance: Making, Unmaking, and Remaking Disability (2022), The Performative Self-Portrait (2023), and--with Christina Alderman and members of RISD Art Circle--Listen! (2024-2025). He is currently working on an exhibition surveying Dawn Clements’ tabletop still lives for Fall 2027.

Christina Alderman is the Director of Family and Teen Programs at the RISD Museum, where she develops and oversees educational initiatives that foster creative engagement for young audiences. Her work focuses on making art accessible through interactive experiences, interdisciplinary learning, and community collaborations. Recent projects include Listen! (2024–2025), co-curated with Conor Moynihan and RISD Art Circle, as well as collaborations with local youth organizations and artists. She is dedicated to creating spaces where teens and families can explore, interpret, and connect with art in meaningful ways.

Important Dates:

Exhibition Runs: October 18 - December 6, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:00 -7:00 pm

Closing Reception, Saturday, December, 6, 2025, 5:00-7:00 pm

Open Call Closes: August 15, 2025, 11:59 pm (EST)

Jurying Cycle: August 15 - August 30, 2025 (Online/In-Person)

Notification of Acceptance: On or Before September 15, 2025

Drop-Off Dates: In-Person: September 16 - 26, 2025, by appointment; Via Mail: by September 26, 2025

Installation Dates: October 6 - 18, 2025

Pick-Up Dates: 
In-Person: December 7 - 14, by appointment
VIA Mail: Returned by December 14, 2025

Awards:

First Place: $500

Second Place: $300

Third Place: $150

Honorable Mention (2)

 

Eligibility:

Any artist who is at least 18 years or older may participate to the extent that their participation is allowed by law.

Artwork: All 2D and 3D media are eligible. Artwork previously exhibited with ALRI is not permitted. All work must be original. Work found to be copied from copyrighted work will not be hung. Reprints are not permitted. All work must be exhibition ready to install with the appropriate hardware. No saw-tooth hangers or clips. Work that does not adhere to the guidelines or is deemed not to be a faithful representation of the image submitted will not be exhibited. Artwork must be appropriate for viewers of all ages.

 

As part of your submission, please provide a short bio and a brief artist statement and reply to the question below.

Bio: (100 words)

Artist Statement: (200 words)

Describe how your work engages with the exhibition’s themes: (150 words)
 

Submittal Fee:

Non-members: The 1st piece is $35, and each additional piece is $10, for a total of 5 pieces. All CaFE fees are non-refundable and must be paid by credit/debit card.

Payment of those fees indicates the acknowledgment of the terms and conditions of the exhibition.

Art League RI Members: The 1st piece is $20, and each additional piece is $10, for a total of 5 pieces. For the Art League Member Coupon Code, please contact office@artleagueri.org

Size Limit: Maximum size up to 60” wide and 60” high, including the frame. Artists may have multiple pieces (diptych, triptych, etc.) to make up one work. 3D work may be moved for events. We ask that the overall footprint of 3D work be 60" x 60” or less, with a weight limit of 100 lbs.

Installation Pieces and Digital Artwork: Must include a detailed description of any electrical, lighting, or space requirements. Digital work must include all technical equipment, including but not limited to screens/monitors, wiring, etc., along with a clear set of installation directions.

Sales & Commissions: All works must be for sale unless approved otherwise by the Gallery Manager. Prices provided by the artist should reflect the 30% (members), and 40% (non-members) commission taken by ALRI on all artworks sold. Artists will be paid their 70% (members), and 60% (non-members) percentage of the sale by ALRI within 30 calendar days after the exhibition closes.

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15417

 

Posted on Thu, July 10th, 2025
Expires on Fri, August 15th, 2025

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