The Transparent Self: Call for Self Portraits

Homewood Studios

Minneapolis, MN

Social media is a tool to connect, a tool to share life with others. Inadvertently,
it can also produce simplified, one-dimensional versions of life. Every day we
have the opportunity to compare our lives to the better looking versions of
others.

In “The Transparent Self,” Sidney M. Jourard writes about his study of
self-disclosure. He maintains people choose concealment (showing oneself
as an enigma rather than allowing others to know one’s true self) rather than
openness. He contends concealment leads to sickness, misunderstanding and
alienation from self. In her wildly popular book, “Daring Greatly,” Dr. Brené Brown
discusses the need for vulnerability and the human desire to be known and
belong. Vulnerability, she says, is the most accurate measure of courage.

In what ways do you share your desire to be known and to belong?

All mediums welcome.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Deadline for application: September 13
  • Results announced: September 16 (via email)
  • Exhibition dates: October 4-26, 2013
  • Delivery of accepted work: September 30 (5-7pm) & October 1 (2-4pm)
  • Release of work: October 28 & 29
  • Return Shipping of Work: October 30

Shipped work must arrive with prepaid return shipping and will be packaged
using original shipping materials. Return shipping will occur October 30.

EVENTS

  • Opening reception: October 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
  • Artist Discussion: October 15
  • Audience choice closing party: October 26

AWARDS

  • Juror’s Choice: $100
  • Audience Choice: Award value pending

 

Artists receive 100% of sales.

ABOUT THE CURATOR

Sarah Sampedro, chair of the Minneapolis Arts Commission, is a photographer
who is deeply involved in the Minneapolis arts scene. As a resident
of the Northside, she has taught Minneapolis Community Education, promoted
Northside artists and curated exhibitions drawing artists from around the country.
She is also the recipient of a 2011/2012 Minnesota State Arts Board Artist
Initiative Grant. Sarah believes art and creativity are essential to well-being. They
are socially, culturally and economically valuable, all while making life a little more
interesting.

ABOUT THE GALLERY

Homewood Studios, an artists’ workspace and gallery in North Minneapolis, is
designed for local artists and their neighbors in the belief the visible presence
of working artists contributes to the vitality, self-image, and coherence of the
community.

Homewood Studios is located at:
2400 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
612.587.0230
Homewoodstudios.com

Hours
Tuesday 5-9 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday 1-6 p.m.
Saturday 1-4 p.m.

HOW TO APPLY

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