The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery invites artists and performers to submit work for "Looking Back", an upcoming exhibition that will take viewers on a journey down memory lane, exploring memories, and the stories that shape artists into who they are. This exhibit will feature a collection of visual art and pieces centered around the concept of memoir and nostalgia, encouraging artists to reflect on their past experiences, emotions, and moments that define their lives.
Memoirs are an effective way of bringing people together through storytelling on a personal level. "Looking Back" asks artists to use their creative talents to explore personal memories and moments of nostalgia, loss, joy, or transformation. Whether it is a memory from childhood, a significant life event, or a moment of reflection, we want to see how you tell your story through your art. This exhibition will bring together a variety of perspectives and experiences through visual art and storytelling.
Memoirs are an effective way of bringing people together through storytelling on a personal level. "Looking Back" asks artists to use their creative talents to explore personal memories and moments of nostalgia, loss, joy, or transformation. Whether it is a memory from childhood, a significant life event, or a moment of reflection, we want to see how you tell your story through your art. This exhibition will bring together a variety of perspectives and experiences through visual art and storytelling.
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This is a special exhibition created, juried and currated by Angel Sotomayor who is a VPA senior. He is putting this project together as his Capstone and will graduate with a Visual and Performing Arts degree. |
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Concept Creator, Juror and Currator: Angel Sotomayor
My name is Angel Sotomayor, and I have been an artist from a very young age. I grew up in Worcester, MA, and I am currently a full-time student at Worcester State University, majoring in Visual and Performing Arts with a minor in Communications. I expect to graduate in 2025, focusing primarily on visual art.
In addition to my studies, I am also an actor, having performed in four school plays: Oedipus Rex, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Psycho Beach Party, and Eurydice. I also gained unique experience as a scare actor for the Factory of Terror during high school. My commitment to the arts was recognized when I received the Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence (HACE) award for my outstanding performance in the arts.
In addition to my studies, I am also an actor, having performed in four school plays: Oedipus Rex, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Psycho Beach Party, and Eurydice. I also gained unique experience as a scare actor for the Factory of Terror during high school. My commitment to the arts was recognized when I received the Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence (HACE) award for my outstanding performance in the arts.
Dates to remember:
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Email your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at [email protected]
Important information:
- Submission deadline: February 7th, 2025
- Email notifications: February 12th, 2025
- Delivery of work to gallery: February 22nd 4-6pm, February 23rd 11-5pm
- Exhibition dates: March 6th - 29th, 2025
- Opening reception: March 6th, 2025 (4-7pm)
- Work pick up dates: March 29th (4-6pm) or March 30th (11am-5pm)
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Email your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at [email protected]
- Include in your email submission:
- attached word document that includes the following info for each submission: Title, media/materials, size and if it is for sale include the price. Also include in this document any social media or website information you would like to include.
- attached 2nd word document that includes a 1-2 paragraph (no more than a page) art/artist statement.
- attached digital image files (up to 5 separate works with up to three views of each) must be .jpg files. Each image file should be named using the following format: Artist name_Artwork title.jpg **Please do not embed your images in your word or pdf documents.**
- All submissions must include high quality image/sound/video files. If your work is accepted, it is that file that will be used for the online exhibition and marketing purposes. If you don't want your images used for marketing purposes, please indicate that.
- Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions will not be considered
Important information:
- Accepted works must be delivered to the gallery by February, 23rd 2025. We do not ship work to or from the gallery.
- The Dolphin Gallery reserves the right to reject any work that is significantly different from the original submission.
- All accepted works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
- All work must be display-ready. Hangable work must be framed where appropriate with appropriate hanging hardware installed and ready. 3D work must be structurally sound and safe, ready for display. Any work requiring technical support must include that technical support and/or equipment. Any work with special display issues will require additional consideration before final acceptance.
- All work must be original and not have been shown at the Dolphin Gallery in the last five years.
- Artists are invited to submit up to 5 works of art.
- We do not take commissions or sell work through the gallery. If someone is interested in purchasing your work, we will give you their contact info and let you work that out with them directly.
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, located in the Ghosh Science and Technology Center, offers five main exhibits interspersed with shorter term events throughout the year. The gallery invites artists in all stages of their careers along with our faculty and students to exhibit works that explore the established, edgy, and innovative ideas in the artistic world. The gallery’s mission is to contribute to the cultural offerings of the region by exhibiting work of vitality and interest in the contemporary art world.
