CALL FOR ARTISTS
November 1, 2024
The University of New Mexico School of Law invites artist submissions for display in the School of Law Art Gallery. The Gallery provides a space for artists, both affiliated and not affiliated with UNM, to display their work. The Gallery strives to feature art of varied media and supports artistic expression of diverse ideas. It is located in the School of Law Forum, which is a large and public open area on the first floor of the school. The Gallery provides a venue for artists to display their work, benefits our local community, and adds visual appeal to the Law School building.
This year, the Spring Gallery will revolve around the First Amendment. We welcome any works that surround the idea of First Amendment rights, specifically freedom of speech, religion, expression, the freedom of the press, the right to petition, and the right to association.
Location: UNM School of Law, 1117 Stanford Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Work Media: Wall-mounted works in any medium will be considered (see details below).
Submission Guidelines:
- Display Type: Only wall-mounted works will be accepted. No sculptures.
- Framing: Selected works must be ready to display, and have a frame or other surface that can accommodate ¼ inch screws for anti-theft hanging hardware.
- Size: Dimensions, including the frame, must not be larger than 47 inches high, 22 feet long, and 6 inches deep. Please include the dimensions of each framed work with your submission. Works outside of Gallery space specifications will not be considered.
- Entries: Email digital photos of entries in pdf or jpeg format of up to five (5) submissions to Operations Manager Tony Anderson at Anderson@law.unm.edu no later than November 11, 2024, by 3:00 p.m.
- Statement: Please include an artist statement about your works and how they relate to the theme of the Spring Gallery.
Selection and Notification Process: Selections will be made by the Law School Building Art and Safety Committee. Artists will be notified via email no later than Monday, November 25th.
Timeline: The Gallery spring exhibit will be January 13 – May 19th, 2025. After the exhibit ends, artists must physically pick up their works. The Committee does not mail works.
Delivery: Selected pieces must be delivered during the week of December 2 – 6th, 2024. Artist deliveries will be accepted by appointment only. Please contact Law School Facilities & Safety Coordinator Greg Garcia at Garciag@law.unm.edu to schedule an appointment.
Sales: UNM School of Law does not participate in artwork sales; however, sales may be arranged directly between an artist and a buyer. If requested, artist contact information will be displayed next to an artist’s work in the Gallery.
