In recognition of Teen Self-Esteem Month, DVC’s Empowerment Movement Youth Leadership Project is sponsoring the I AM! Exhibit.
This creative arts exhibit is open to teens ages 13 to 19. Submissions must be work expressing your sense of self–esteem. Work will be accepted in any medium including poetry, visual arts, prose, music, crafting, metal arts, woodworking or video.
Accepted work will be displayed May 3 through May 20, 2012. A reception, featuring visual work and performances, will be held on Sunday, May 20 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Columbia Association Art Center. The Art Center is located at 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia MD, 21045.
Submit Your Creative Work
To receive a submission entry form please call (410) 997-0304 or email: theIAMexhibit@gmail.com. Include your name, phone number and the genre of the submission. Submission deadline: April 2, 2012
The Empowerment Movement, a leadership project of the Domestic Violence Center, focuses on promoting peaceable living and healthy relationships among youth. For more information contact Vanita Leatherwood, Director of Community Engagement at (410) 997-0304.
Literary Submissions
Prose: (includes essays) should be double-spaced and not exceed 3,500 words
Poetry: submissions are limited to 4 poems
All written submissions should be sent via attachment (as a .doc) to: theIAMexhibit@gmail.com
Be sure to include the title(s) of your submission, the genre of the submission and a biographical statement.
Visual Art
All visual art media are considered. Photographs (or discs) of visual art submissions may be mailed or sent electronically. Electronic submissions should be sent via a zip attachment to: theIAMexhibit@gmail.com
Be sure to include the title(s) of your submission, the genre of the submission and a biographical statement.
Photographs, CD discs or videos on CD may be mailed to:
The Empowerment Movement
c/o The Domestic Violence Center
5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 310
Columbia, MD 21045
Original artwork (ready to be displayed) will need to be delivered to the DVC office by April 2, 2012.
Biographical Statement Guidelines
All submissions must include a brief (50 words or less) biographical statement with your work. Your statement may reflect a comment on your work, where you live, your age, school, hobbies, and aspirations.
