By Dr. Rhianna C. Rogers, Associate Professor

The Buffalo Project, in partnership with Sustainable Progress and Equality Collective (SPEC) and SUNY Empire State College, has launched a call for artists around the theme Identity Speaks: LGBTQ+ Art and Community.

The goal of this digital gallery show is to share LGBTQ+ art, in its broadest interpretive sense, into a unique gallery viewing experience. We are seeking artwork that expresses authentic and diverse viewpoints from LGBTQ+ communities and the artist's position within it.

Our exhibition, Identity Speaks: LGBTQ+, Art, and Community, will focus on art as a way of helping create intercultural competencies/understanding and its impact on art and art-making for LGBTQ+ artists. We are interested in varied artistic approaches to LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, community, position in societies, and the widespread injustices against them. Our hope is to showcase LGBTQ+ arts and culture in higher education as well as represent cultural diversity and inspire dialogue around social activism and resilience.

ARTIST SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Our digital gallery show is intended to provide a platform for all LGBTQ+ art and identity so they are celebrated, seen, and heard within SUNY.

1. We are accepting all forms of art (images, videos, writings, etc.) from people who identify as LGBTQ+. 
2. Submissions should be in (.jpeg, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .mp4) or as links to the specific work on WeTransfer.
3. All submissions should have artist name(s)/pronouns, 250-word descriptions, and other identifying factors. (Alternate text for accessibility purposes will be accepted.)
4. Video submissions should be under 5 minutes, but please feel free to submit more than one.
5. Submission to Buffalo Project/SPEC gives us the rights to share and promote your work with proper credit to you and your art.

By submitting you consent to have your artwork featured on the Buffalo Project/SPEC Identity Speaks: LGBTQ+, Art, and Community Medium page. As the artist, you retain intellectual property rights, but allow us to share your work.

Submission Contact: Dr. Rhianna C. Rogers, SUNY Empire State College: Rhianna.Rogers@esc.edu or rrogers@specollective.org

Exhibit Curators: Ollie Oliver and Joseph Golden

Submission deadline: June 11, 2021

Event Date and Time: June 29th at 6:30pm EST (Host Gallery Opening in Zoom)