RISE

"Rise" refers to moving upward, increasing height, level, or quantity, or becoming more prominent or successful. It is used in various contexts, from physical movement to abstract concepts like growth, improvement, or awakening. It’s a versatile term that conveys movement, development, and progress across physical, emotional, and metaphorical dimensions. Common synonyms include ascend, climb, increase, advance, grow, emerge, and rebel.

Show us how your interpretation of rise ignites your creative energy into new dimensions of existence.

Eligible works include photography, watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting, pastels, drawing, collage, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, glass, and any other 2D or 3D work representing or reflecting the theme “Rise.” Video and AI works are not eligible.

Prospectus

Eligibility & Fees

Regardless of skill level, all women artists in the Greater Houston area are invited to submit 2D or 3D works for consideration in this juried exhibition.

$50 for up to 4 entries; $5 for each additional entry up to 10. Submission fees are non-refundable.

Members of WiVLA enjoy a discounted entry fee of $35 for the first four entries if they provide the discount code when submitting their entries. To obtain the discount code, complete the following steps:

  1. Log on to the WiVLA website with your email address and password.

  2. From the menu bar, select Members > Members Only.

  3. Make a note of the Member Discount Code for Visual Events.

  4. When submitting your entries, enter the code in the Promo Code text box, and click Apply.

Due to the public exhibition space, the venue curator reserves the right to exclude specific pieces if their content is deemed inappropriate (e.g., contains nudity, derogatory, or inflammatory subject matter). If you have any concerns or questions, please email visual@wivla.org.

Entering Your Images

You can enter your images online at Smarter Entry.

  • For best results, ensure your image is 2100 pixels @ 72 dpi on the longest side. The resulting file size must not exceed 8 MB.

  • Images should be in JPEG format, with RGB color space.

  • Name your files: rise_LastName_1
    (Example: rise_jones_1.jpg, rise_jones_2.jpg) If you need help entering your images or are unable to do so, please get in touch with info@wivla.org.

Juror

Fran Ellisor has worked as a professional fine artist for over twenty years. She has been a featured artist in American Art Collector and included in Southwest Art and Western Art Collector articles. Her paintings have been included in the National Arts Club, Tweed Museum, and San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts shows. She has won numerous awards in national shows including the American Impressionist Society and Salon International. She has taken part in multiple Plein Air events and is a past recipient of Best of Show at Plein Air Southwest. Her paintings are included in private and corporate collections around the world.

Read more about our juror at http://www.ellisorart.com/.

Exhibition Details

Selected images will be displayed at Sabine Street Studios in the North Yard of Sawyer Yards, and will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

Selected 2D art must be wired and ready to hang.

  • Sawtooth hangers are not permitted.

  • Attach “hanging hardware” to the back of your piece.

  • Glass glazing is not permitted.

  • Finished work must be no smaller than 8” x 8” or no larger than 60” (h) x 36” (w) for 2D work, including frame.

Selected 3D works cannot exceed 36” wide or deep and can be no taller than 60”. The artists of selected 3D works will provide their pedestals.

Sales and Copyright

WiVLA encourages sales during the exhibition period. The artist’s contact information will be provided with each selected piece. Artists are responsible for their sales. Artwork must remain in place for the duration of the exhibition.

Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant WiVLA permission to use images to promote the exhibition, the artist, WiVLA and its programs, and current and past exhibitions. Images may be placed on social media for promotion and features. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.

DELIVERY OF WORK

All work accepted into the show will be delivered on Sunday, July 13, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

PICK-UP WORK

Work must be picked up on August 31 between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If you cannot pick it up, please arrange to have it picked up. We do not have a storage facility for unclaimed work.

CALENDAR

January 15, 2025: Submission period opens

June 15, 11:59 PM: Submission period closes

July 5: Selections announced via email

July 13, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM: Art drop-off of art at Sabine Street Studios

July 13: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Installation

July 17 Exhibition opens

July 17, 6:00 PM to 9 PM: Opening Reception

August 31: Exhibition closes

August 31, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM: Artists will pick up work

Thank you for submitting and supporting Women in the Visual and Literary Arts.