Call for Artists:
Reflections on the Constitution

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bluff Strokes Art Center and Fly-by-Night productions are hosting a visual and performing arts celebration aimed at high school artists and beyond. We invite you to bring your reflections on the constitution to life as 2-dimensional artwork.

Create an original 2-dimensional piece of art based on your reflections on the US Constitution. 12 Chosen works will be featured at Bluff Strokes Art Center during Fly-by-Night’s production of What the Constitution Means to Me, June 5-13.

Read the U. S. Constitution and let your reflections lead your art making.

This is a family event, so please meet the challenge of offering deeply meaningful ideas through audience-appropriate imagery.

Submission Fee: $10
Ages: 14+

Deadline

Submissions due: April 15, 11:55pm

Artists notified: April 22

Requirements

  • Framed or mounted, 2-dimensional art on paper, canvas, or similar surface.

  • Acceptable media: paint (must be dry by time of delivery), markers, graphite, charcoal, pastels, mixed media, ink, etc. Original printed photography and printed digital art also welcome. No AI generated art accepted.

  • Maximum size 48”x48”

  • Artists my submit up to 3 works for $10. The jury will select no more than one piece per artist.

  • Artists will also submit a brief bio and a brief statement explaining how their piece relates to the theme.

Stipend

  • Each chosen artists will receive a $50 stipend.

Delivery and Pick Up

Open delivery times: 9am-4pm, May 25-27 

Pick up: 9am-noon, June 14

Art not picked up by the deadline becomes the property of Bluff Strokes Art Center.

If you need an alternative times, you must email the director by 25 May. 

Sales

Artists may choose to have their pieces for sale. Artists must set prices. Artists will receive 70% of the sale price. Bluff Strokes Art Center will keep 30%. Artists may choose to not sell their work.

Show Details

Attendees to the play may see the artwork before and after the shows on June 5, 6, 7 and 12, 13. The public may see the artwork from 10am-4pm on June 5 and 9am-4pm, June 8-11.

Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

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