YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT: ENTIES DUE

Contemporary Arts of Tulsa

presents

AN OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS TO SUBMIT ENTRIES INTO THE

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT: THE FOOD ART SHOW

Eligibility & Mediums

• Open to artists over 18 of all backgrounds, regardless of experience level.

• All media and disciplines are eligible.

• Works must be original and ready for display or presentation.

• All works must be for sale if visual art.

Theme

The only theme for this exhibition is to capture the way the artist’s food relates to their personal culture.

Submission Guidelines

- This exhibition is open to artists all over the world, but out-of-town artists must provide shipping costs to and from Contemporary Arts of Tulsa or deliver and pick up the work to and from the gallery.

Submit up to 3 works for consideration. Entry fee - $15 each entry.

- Submitted works cannot have been shown in a 100 mile radius.

- Info online must include dimensions, media used, a short description for each piece and a reasonable  retail price - CAT’s commission is 30% of the sales price.

- A statement about each work is required and if accepted will be exhibited alongside the artwork but may be edited. 

- If chosen, all 2D and wall displayed artwork must be framed and ready to hang if deemed appropriate.

Important Dates

- Submission Deadline: June 1, 2027

- Notification of Acceptance: June 15, 2027

- Drop off: July 6, 1-3 pm

- Exhibit Opens. July 9, 5-8 pm, 2027 

- Exhibit Closing July 29, 5-8 pm, 2027

- Pickup Unsold Work: July 30, 1-3 pm

THE JURORS: All works will be co-juried by Tulsa artist, Sara Anais and CAT Director, Steve Liggett who will be looking for wonderful Art that fit the theme of the exhibit.  She says about what she’ll be looking for: “I’m looking for original creative work in any type of medium that examines how food reflects the artist’s culture. I want a personal story. I’m looking beyond a still-life painting; I want a glimpse into the artist, their family, and their history. To me, food represents our humanity: we all have to eat, but we each do it differently. I’d love to see that reflected in the artwork.”

Sara Anais is a Tulsa-based multidisciplinary Mexican-American artist working in mixed media, painting, and storytelling. She is currently developing a series that examines the connection we all share by being alive and the absurdity of human existence. She depicts a combination of food and anatomy through sculptures and oil paintings that celebrate the playful spirit of everyday life. Sara’s work has been featured in 20 group exhibitions around Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the Chicagoland area. She holds a BA in Biological//Pre-Medical Illustration from Iowa State University.

All shipping of artwork purchased will be through the UPS Store who will package and ship all works at the buyers’ expense.

SUBMIT YOUR ITEMS THAT YOU’D LIKE TO ENTER HERE:

Checks will be given to Artists for sold work at the pick up time. 

Several gatherings of Tulsa residents will be taking place during the course of this exhibition as well as workshops and demonstrations.  It should be a fun event and we’d like you to be part of it!!!

Contemporary Arts of Tulsa is located at 314 S Kenosha Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120.  

Questions? email: Sliggett2000@yahoo.com

Opening: Opening Second Friday, July 9, 5-8pm

Closing: July24 , 5-8pm

Gallery hours after opening: Thursdays 5-8pm, Saturdays 1-5pm

C.A.T. is a located at 314 S Kenosha, Tulsa, OK 74120