Call To Artists
We are now accepting submissions for La Ofrenda, a virtual group exhibition in celebration of Dia de los Muertos.
Rooted in indigenous Mesoamerican traditions, Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that celebrates death as a natural part of the human experience.
This holiday is an opportunity for the living to create an infinite connection with their deceased loved ones. Many families celebrate through personal offerings and joyful gatherings, complete with food, music, dance and art. Dia de los Muertos stands as a reminder of life’s mysterious, yet beautiful, journey through love, unity and acceptance.
La Ofrenda will be featured in partnership with the Downey Theatre’s 7th Annual Downey Dia de los Muertos Art Festival “En la Casa”. This year, due to the pandemic, the festival will take place virtually on November 1, 2020.
Details
Theme
Dia de los Muertos
Deadline
Friday, October 16
Opens
Sunday, November 1
Eligibility
You must be local to the City of Downey or LA County
Open to all ages and experience levels
Deadline: Friday, October 16 or until all spaces are filled
Requirements
A high resolution, evenly lit image of your artwork is required to submit
You may submit one Dia de los Muertos themed artwork
Your artwork must follow our content guidelines
Artwork
We are only accepting:
paintings
drawings
prints
photographs
2D digital works
videos (3 min. max, MPEG-4)
sculptures
Please read our FAQ for further details:
Ready to submit?
Submissions for La Ofrenda are now closed.
FAQ
Who can submit?
Submissions are open to those based in the City of Downey or LA County. All ages and experience levels are welcome to submit.
Is there a fee to submit?
There is no fee to submit or participate in the exhibition.
Can I submit multiple works?
At this time, we kindly ask that you submit one piece of your choice. This will allow us to include more artists in the exhibition.
How do I submit a video?
To submit a video, please complete the submission form. One of the questions will lead you to a Dropbox link, where you can upload your video. Please submit a high resolution video. 3 minutes maximum, MPEG-4.
After uploading your video to Dropbox, you will need to return to the submission form and complete the remaining questions. If you do not do this, your submission will not be received.
How do I submit a sculpture?
Sculptures will be viewed as a “billboard” – a 2D representation that always faces the viewer. Please take a high resolution, evenly lit image of your sculpture against a white wall or plain background. The full form of your sculpture must be visible in the photo (edges should not blur or fade into the background).
What is your artwork sale policy?
Artwork and print sales are based on a 70/30 split (70% to the artist / 30% to Stay Gallery).
How will the virtual exhibit work?
La Ofrenda will be displayed through a 3D gallery on our website. Viewers will have the opportunity to navigate through the gallery – similar to an augmented reality video game – by using the controls on their computer or phone. To see an example of how it will work, check out one of our past virtual exhibitions:
How can I access the virtual exhibit?
You will be able to access La Ofrenda by visiting our website on any browsing device – smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. A direct link to access the exhibition will be available through our newsletter and Instagram updates. *Note – If you submit to this exhibition, your email will automatically be added to our newsletter.
When can I access the virtual exhibit?
You will be able to access the exhibition on November 1, 2020 as part of the Downey Theater’s Dia de los Muertos Festival 2020.
What is the Downey Dia de los Muertos Art Festival?
The Downey Dia de los Muertos Art Festival is an annual celebration hosted by the Downey Theatre, complete with food, music and traditional festivities. Thousands of community members from the City of Downey and surrounding cities have attended in past years.
This year, due to the pandemic, the festival will take place virtually “En la Casa” on November 1, 2020. Viewers will have the opportunity to participate in the festival and view the exhibition from the comfort of their homes. You can learn more by visiting the festival website:
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