“In the future, everybody will be famous for 15 minutes” –Andy Warhol
***Accept Artwork: April 17 (11:30-7) and 18 (11:30-7)
Opening Reception: April 26 (6-8)
*** Please note that the drop off dates have changed! Drop off will be on Wednesday and Thursday (with extended hours).
This show invites artists to explore the power of symbolic imagery and the legacy of humanity’s pursuit of the ideal in representative form. From the surprisingly evocative cave paintings of our distant ancestors, to the opulent religious iconography of the Middle Ages, to the carefully crafted image of the modern pop star, we ask artists to consider the beguiling and enigmatic power of the icon. When does icon become idol? When does admiration morph into obsession? And when does identification with the symbol itself usurp the power of the idea it stands for? Our favorite brands, our familiar flags, our colorful ribbons for causes: these things can become little badges proclaiming our identities and our ideals, real or aspirational, but do they really define us? Amidst the visual panoply of the digital age, we ask artists to help us take a closer look, to reflect on the iconography that is all around us, and consider the ways we are shaped by it.
Things to remember:
-Artists may submit up to two pieces of work for this show.
-ALL WORK must be wired and legibly signed on the back prior to drop off at CAL. 3D work must be clearly labeled and prepared for presentation.
- Everyone must pay an entry fee. Entry fees help cover costs of the Opening Reception and hiring a juror. Artists pay one entry fee regardless of how many pieces they submit (Members- $15, Non-members- $25, Student Members- $10, Student non-members- $15)
