Artist Callout
Artists of all levels of experience are invited to contribute to an upcoming exhibition, Outside Our View. This exhibition is dedicated to raising awareness and support for the people enduring the ongoing catastrophic warfare in Gaza, and the people of Palestine.
The exhibition, supported by Newcastle Contemporary Art and to be held in the reception area of High Bridge Works, aims to serve as a platform for artistic expression, emphasising the importance of continued attention and compassion for those at the centre of this crisis, creating a space where diverse voices come together to amplify the call for solidarity.
Whilst we are aiming primarily to collect submissions of works directly relating to what is currently happening in Palestine, we are also accepting works that follow more general themes of peace, mutual care, and oppressed communities. If you aren’t sure whether this fits your work, just reach out to us and we can discuss!
This exhibition will not only be awareness-raising, but also raising money for the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
Why Medical Aid For Palestinians?
Whilst many other charities are currently not accessing paths to enable them to deliver aid, MAP currently have workers in Gaza and around the wider Palestine region delivering urgent medical care, complex surgeries, post-trauma mental health and disability support.
MAP also has a close, long-term connection to Newcastle as Dr Swee Chai Ang, founder of MAP, did her medical training in Newcastle and has subsequently brought children to the region for life-saving operations through her work with the charity since 1982.
You can find out more about the great work they do on their website https://www.map.org.uk/
We recognise that financial constraints should not be a barrier to participation. Because of this, we have multiple ways you can choose to contribute. Some of these include:
Donating any amount to MAP (in place of an exhibiting fee)
Donating your work with the proceeds for any sales going to MAP
Raising donations from your friends and family to donate to MAP
Donating your time to give talks or run workshops during the course of the exhibition to raise awareness.
Exhibition details
Submission deadline: 28th February
Location: High Bridge Works Reception, 39 High Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1EW
Work to be delivered: 19th March, 3-5pm
Exhibition opens: 21st March
Opening event: 21st March, 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Exhibition ends: 9th April
Work to be collected: April 10th, 3-5pm
All submissions must be two dimensional and no larger than A3 in size. They can be portrait or landscape in orientation. The work must be able to be hung with nails or pins on a plaster wall. Any artwork that can’t be hung in this manner will not be able to be exhibited.
Please note we will not be accepting any artworks that promote racism, xenophobia, antisemitism or islamophobia or include words or images not suitable for an all-ages audience.
If you have any questions prior to submitting, please email racheleleanorbrook@gmail.com
Submission form: bit.ly/outsideourview
Rachel Eleanor Brook 