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EXHIBIT: Sovereign Bodies Sacred Futures: Honoring Queer Resistance and Envisioning Collective Liberation

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EXHIBITION DATES:  May 2nd through June 27th, 2025

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EXHIBIT OPENING: Friday, May 2nd from 5-9 PM

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LOCATION: ​CHAC Gallery 834 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204

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CONTACT/CURATORS: Micah Ramirez and Tania Maldonado 

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SHOW STATEMENT: 

Collective liberation is an intergenerational and intersectional struggle. This show honors the historic resistance and resilience of Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC), illuminates the intersectional advocacy of contemporary artists and activists, and envisions a liberated future for all.

 

We are looking for art that addresses questions like: What does Queer liberation look like to you? What does living authentically mean to you? How does your existence as a Queer person of color connect to other movements? What does joy as resistance look like? 

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DEADLINES & DATES: 

• Online Submission: Wednesday, April 23rd by 6pm

• Drop off: Sunday, April 27th from 12-4pm & Monday, April 28th from 12-4pm

• Pick up: Monday, June 30th from 12-4pm

• Fees: $15 per piece for non-members, $10 per piece for members

• Showing artists must pick-up and drop-off on scheduled dates

LIMITATIONS: 

• Eligibility: Open to QTPOC artists, CHAC members and non-members

• Theme: Themes include but are not limited to: Queer futures, Queer joy, joy as resistance, Queer love,  LGBTQ2S+ history, identity and culture, activism, resilience, counter narratives, authenticity, intersectional liberation, intergenerational struggles, mutual aid and fostering community.

• Submission Limit: Artists may submit up to 2 pieces. Please note that depending on the number of entries received, we may only be able to accept 1 piece per person

• Presentation: All submitted works must be ready for hanging (painted edges, wired, etc. no sawtooth)

• All entries must be for sale

• Size Limit: no size requirement we are more concerned with adherence to the theme and quality of work, however space is limited and very large pieces aren’t guaranteed space. 

• CHAC will take 30% of the commission 

• Repeat art may not accepted

• Participating artists are responsible for 1 volunteer shift (gallery sitting or event help) OR a $25 gallery sitting fee. PLEASE CONTACT US IF THIS CREATES A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION; there may be sponsorships or other volunteer opportunities available. (Contact intern@chacgallery.org)

SHOW RULES: 

Liability and Responsibility, CHAC and its partners will take reasonable care in...​

1. Handling all entries but will not assume liability for loss or damage

2. A signed waiver is required for all entries

3. Showing artists must pick-up and drop off on scheduled dates

4. Art submissions may be used by CHAC for promotion

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