Call for Artists: 'Unprecedented Journey'
Lexington, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2021) — CREATE, in partnership with UK Arts in HealthCare and Lexington Art League invite health care professionals to submit artwork to “Unprecedented Journey,” a multi-facted health care exhibition.
Anyone that works in the health care field is invited to submit their creative works to this call, regardless of the type of position they hold, be it dietary, environmental services, rehab or physical plant, physicians, nurses, administrators, support staff, techs, therapists and all other health care employees are welcome to participate. This call is open to anyone who works in the health care field and is not limited to just UK HealthCare employees.
The submission deadline is Feb. 12, 2021. Accepted works will be on display at Lexington Art League’s historic home and galleries at The Loudon House from March 19, 2021 through April 23, 2021.
“We are living through an unprecedented time,” said Jason Akhtarekhavari, manager of UK Arts in HealthCare. “It is a time of uncertainty, loss, pain and suffering for so many. And yet, it can also be a time of certitude, healing, recovery and joy. Creativity and the arts are a powerful force. They can help us navigate the challenges of the human experience as an essential component to our health and well-being. Creativity and the arts may also serve as a road map that guides us to a more hopeful future.”
Click here for more information and for submission guidelines.
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