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Submitting Art

To have your artwork considered for display at the Voices Art Gallery, please read the following information carefully and complete this entry form. This entry form will need to be returned to the Gallery Coordinator at least twelve (12) weeks prior to the show date. The UM-CCC reserves the right of determining the final exhibition schedule. You will need to submit photos or slides of your art and an artist statement.

Return the form, photos/slides and artist statement to:

How many works of art can I submit?

Artists can submit up to 25 pieces of artwork (space permitting) for individual shows. For group shows, artists may submit up to 6 pieces. The UMCCC reserves the right to eliminate pieces to allow for the maximum number of exhibitors in the space available.

What type of art can I submit?

All media are accepted, within the display capacity of the gallery. Contact the Gallery coordinator at (734) 615-4012 to discuss any concerns you have regarding the eligibility of your art for inclusion in a Voices Art Gallery show. The UMCCC reserves the right to decline art that cannot be conveniently displayed.5

Art Content Guidelines *

All artwork presented for exhibition in the Voices Art Gallery is selected by the Gallery coordinator and the Voices Art Gallery committee. Based on the following criteria, as well as the gallery's mission statement, all exhibitions are designed to be aesthetically accessible to the general public.

The major criteria used in this selection process are as follows:

• The work should be recognizable as a work of art by UMCCC's average customer.
• The work should not display segmented body parts as primary content.
• The work should be engaging and of interest to the UMCCC's average customer.
• Artwork that celebrates life and living is given priority over work that may be more abstract, controversial, or challenging.
• All artwork exhibits must be consistent with the Education, Healing, and Community Service missions of the UMCCC.
• All exhibits portraying overt sexual, pornographic, or violent connotations will be rejected.

Exhibitions seeking exception to any of the above listed criteria must be approved on a case by case basis.

*These guidelines are in accordance to University of Michigan Health Systems as designed by Gifts of Art.

The Gallery Committee

The Voices Art Gallery Committee consists of patients, families and staff. Members are carefully chosen from diverse backgrounds to assure differing points of view on art pieces. The committee's job is to chose artwork suitable for all ages, as well as cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

How should I present my art?
All two dimensional art must be mounted/matted, framed and under glass (or plexiglass) and properly wired, ready to hang. The maximum size is 4ft.x 4ft.Three dimensional artwork must be prepared for standing or resting safely in its intended position. The maximum size is 1ft. x 1ft.

Liability
The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center will exercise professional care in handling all artwork but can not assume liability for loss or damage, however caused, while works are in our possession or in transit.

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