What's Next for Curioddities: 2023

THIS IS AN OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS - Email Godsey@brimstonemuseum.org to submit artwork - Must attach a photo of the artwork you intend to enter, or examples of previous works. Please check the artwork submission guidelines for gallery guidelines. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask, we do allow some leeway depending on context and presentation options.

Exhibit dates: Jan 19^th to March 2, 2023

December 16th, 2022 - Curioddities: Lost & Found Submission deadline

January 2nd, 2022 - Curioddities: Lost & Found Drop-Off deadline

CURIODDITIES LOST & FOUND

This is an OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS. Curioddities 2023 will follow along the inspiration of the artwork of Brian Froud, featuring reproductions of his Fairies and an aesthetic of the movies The Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.

Artwork for this show MUST fit one of the following themes to be considered:

 
Lost & Found – Labyrinth – Surrealism – Fantasy – Assemblage (found object, etc.) – Concept Art – Abstract Art – Ancient Themes – Mythology – Fairies – Nature – The Forest – Trees – Rocks – Miniature Art – Dioramas/Fairy Gardens – Large-Scale Art – Ethereal – Elves – Trolls – Mythological Creatures/Cryptids –  Handmade Jewelry – Renaissance Era – Oddities – Heirlooms/Items with a story – Good vs Evil – Man vs Nature – Treasures – Reclaimed Furniture – Reclaimed Materials – Art Installations –  Costumes/Headdresses/Ballgowns – Dreamscapes – Landscapes – Poetry or prose about being lost or found

For this show only:

All canvas paintings must be framed, unless otherwise determined by the curators. If work extends to the edges of a piece, you must have the edges of your canvas fully painted. All canvases or framed works must have a wire hanger attached, unless otherwise determined by the curators. For assistance framing and wiring your work, please talk to the Assistant Director.

Please begin your email with the following:

Your Name
Your Cell #
Your Location (City/State or State)
Any links that you would like associated with your work
A Photo we may use for social media
A brief bio about yourself (2 – 4 sentences)

Artists may submit up to ten pieces. We ask that when you send these in, you include the following for each:

Title
Medium
Price
Brief description (2-5 words) or artist statement (Optional. No more than 250 words)

There is no age limit on artwork submitted for this show. We will be accepting 1-5 pieces per artist, depending on their size. There will be a strict adherence to theme. Works with light color schemes may be prioritized.

Curioddities 2021

Photos by Kathryn Shea Duncan of Visit Lake Charles