Prizm Sponsors 2nd Biennial Veteran's Art Show of Northwest Ohio
PRIZM Creative Community is issuing a Call for Participation to Artist’s and Authors for the second biennial Veteran’s Art Exhibition of Northwest Ohio, called “The Art of Freedom” with sponsorship from Kingston Healthcare Company. The two month exhibit will be on display from November 1, 2015 through January 7, 2016 in the Downstairs Gallery at the Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave. in Perrysburg. Deadline to participate will be Oct. 24th. A special Opening Reception and Program to commemorate Veterans Day and the talents of participants will be held on Sunday November 8th from 2-5pm. All are encouraged to attend.
This is a non-juried exhibition open to all honorably discharged veterans of any era or branch of service in any media or genre of Visual or Literary art, with intension on highlighting the talent and artistic abilities of our veterans. Veterans have served our country with honor and sacrifice insuring our freedoms as a nation. The show is also open to entries from family members of veterans and/or deceased veterans. These entries may honor the veteran or enter works of their own or enter works of art created by their late veteran(s). Literature that is a reflection on our reaction to an art work is encouraged. Content is at the discretion of the exhibitor but should be suitable for family audiences in a public setting.
The 50th anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam War is still in progress therefore Vietnam veterans are especially encouraged to participate. We also encourage the veterans of the Persian Gulf, OIF, and OEF to enter to celebrate their service to our country. If you have a talent you would like to be considered for the program, please call David Ridenour @ 419-352-5054 to discuss and provide a sample of your talent.
A printable application is available on the home page of the Prizm website @ www.MyPrizm.com and at our Venue Sponsor location, The Way Public Library at 101 E. Indiana Ave in Perrysburg. The application should be received by the Oct. 24th deadline to event chairman, Vietnam Veteran, David Ridenour, 17070 Mercer Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402, [email protected]; Questions can also be answered by PRIZM @ [email protected] or 419-931-8732.
Submissions can be visual arts only, literary arts only, or a combination of both. Literature that is a reflection on or reaction to an art work is encouraged. Content exhibited may reflect the influence of the veteran’s service, events related to service or simply reflect the individual talent of the veteran through any topic or media. A limited number of veteran’s memorabilia such as uniforms, journals, metals, etc. will round out the display in locked showcases. Please indicate on your application any such items and size you would like to be considered for display.
The creative arts have long been recognized as treatment for stress management, relaxation, and for those recovering from physical and emotional disability or injury. Veterans and their families and any community members are encouraged to explore the PRIZM program with its opportunities for education, fellowship and celebration of the healing power of the arts. PRIZM Creative Community is a 501 c. (3) charitable non-profit dedicated to development, education and presentation of the visual and literary arts with public support from The Ohio Arts Council, The Toledo Community Foundation, and public and private sources. For more information see www.myprizm.com, email [email protected] or call 419-931-8732. #####
Press Release Contact Name: Annette Jensen
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