The deadline to submit to the Home Again exhibition has passed. We are no longer accepting applications at this time.
Calling all local artists! We invite both amateur and professional Carolina based artists to submit artwork for Southminster’s upcoming summer exhibition, Home Again. This exhibition highlights the complicated meanings of home, from the people who feel like home, to the places we were raised, to the locations we find ourselves along the way. At Southminster, our residents range from home-grown Charlotte locals to those who’ve lived all over the world, and even those who had never stepped foot in the Carolinas until retirement. Home may change meaning as we age, but for many, it will always be where their heart is.
Local artists are invited to interpret what home means to them, using any style and 2-D medium to express the feelings of home unique to their lived experiences. While for some, home may bring nostalgic memories of warmth and comfort; for others, home may ignite feelings of transition, unease, and even fear. Throughout our lives, the meaning of home often morphs as we move through the world, both figuratively and literally. Is home a physical location? Is home a memory? Or is home a feeling? At Southminster, many of us have found new community and family, a different version of home. The exhibition, Home Again, hopes to bridge the gap between our nostalgic roots and the homes we create along the way. With art, we ask the question – can you ever go home again?
Home Again will be on display at Southminster’s Main Street Art Gallery from June 26th until August 31st, with the opening reception being held on Friday, June 26th, from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Main Street Art Gallery is located on the 1st floor of Southminster and open to all Southminster residents, guests and team members. The opening reception for Home Again will be available for the public to attend.
Exhibition Overview
- On view June 26th – August 31st
- Exhibition Opening on Friday, June 26th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Artwork eligibility
- Any 2-D work – must be ready to hang – Preferred hanging method is D-hook & wire
- Heigh limit – 53”
- Width limit is flexible
- All submitted artwork must include digital image for final acceptance
- Artists can submit up to 10 pieces of artwork per application
- Artist must reside in North or South Carolina – all ages welcome
- Artist is responsible for delivery and pick up of all artwork
- Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist
- By submitting the application, the artist indicates they are the sole owner to the rights of the images/artwork/text submitted under their name
- There is no application fee.
Timeline
- Deadline for applications is Monday, May 18th
- Artists will be notified if work is accepted by Friday, May 22nd
- Artists will drop off accepted artwork Tuesday, June 23rd between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm or Wednesday, June 24th between 10:00 and 6:00 pm – scheduled drop off will be confirmed in advance with Southminster staff
- Home Again will open to the public on Friday, June 26th from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Southminster Retirement, with live music and refreshments
- Artwork will be on display until Monday, August 31st
- Artists will pick up artwork between September 1st and September 3rd based on artist’s schedule, confirmed in advance with Southminster staff – Artwork cannot be held after September 3rd
- Artwork cannot be removed from gallery space prior to August 31st
Artwork Sales
- Artists are responsible for coordinating any and all art sales and deliveries
- Labels will include price (if for sale) and artist contact information for buyers to contact artists independently
- Southminster does not require commission on any artwork sold while displayed at Southminster. The artist will retain 100% of the sale price.
- Artists must contact Southminster when artwork is sold, so staff can appropriately mark the artwork label for the remainder of the exhibit
- Artwork cannot be removed prior to the end of the exhibit, even if sold
Creative health is essential to Southminster’s mission. Research shows participatory arts programs support cognitive vitality, emotional well-being, and a stronger sense of community for older adults. The Main Street Art Gallery at Southminster displays 3 to 4 exhibitions per year, including work by Southminster residents and team members, local artists, and written work by the Charlotte Writer’s Club.