What is Self?
Art & Writing Exhibition
May 8, 9 & 10, 2009
Curated by Lanell Dike
The What is Self? Art & Writing Exhibition is a group show exploring the question What is Self?
Submission guidelines for artists.
Submission guidelines for writers.
For more information about the theme and purpose of the show: www.whatisself.com
Email your submission by March 30 to: Lanell Dike – lanell (at) frisbiest.com
Cost to participate: $45 (Due by April 10 if you are in the show- sliding scale possible if needed. There is no submission fee. Money is used for show materials including postcards, food, drinks, art materials for kid activities on the weekend & other show costs.)
Benefits for artists:
- space to exhibit your work & gain exposure for your art
- no commissions are taken on sales of artwork – you receive 100%
- publicity (including show postcard to distribute to your networks)
- cool 3 day show with activities for kids during the day and live music at night
- network and meet other artists
- display and promotion of artwork, short bio & link to your website on the Frisbie St. website
Important Dates
* March 30 * Submission Deadline
* April 1 * We will contact you regarding your submission
* April 10 * Show postcards printed & available for distribution
* April 10 to May 8 * Show promotion – invite friends, family, networks
* April 27 * Installation Begins
* May 8, 9 & 10 * Exhibition
Exhibition Schedule:
Friday, May 8
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Show Opening, meet & greet, live music.
Saturday, May 9
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Art activities for Kids (& Adults) during the day.
Live music in the afternoon and evening.
Sunday, May 10
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
Show Closing
Art activities for Kids (& Adults) during the day.
Live music in the afternoon.
Of course you do not have to be present for the entire exhibition (come when you can) but we would love your participation in whatever way possible with set-up or clean-up and to invite & meet and greet with the people who come to see the show and your artwork.
About Frisbie St.
Frisbie St. is an alternative art space in Oakland, CA for artists to exhibit their work and for the community to gather to enjoy and create art together. We host one-weekend shows to highlight emerging and innovative artists in solo and group Exhibitions and monthly Art Days with fun, hands-on art activities for adults and kids.
Frisbie St. is a volunteer effort with the main goal being to share art & creativity and enjoy & build community. Check out our website for more information about past Art Shows and recent Frisbie St. activities.
