Artists invited to submit works for project in collaboration with upcoming Museum of Art exhibition
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Feb. 19—GRAND FORKS — The Public Arts Commission and the Arts for Vets organization have issued a "call for artists" to participate in a collaborative project to promote an exhibition planned for this spring at the North Dakota Museum of Art.
The retrospective exhibition, "Maurice Sendak — 50 Years," will honor the 50th anniversary of the publication of "Where the Wild Things Are," a seminal work by the renowned author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. The exhibition, which runs March 14-May 12 at the NDMOA, will feature 50 original drawings and illustrations by Sendak.
For "The Wild Project," area artists are invited to create and submit their interpretations of Sendak's iconic work in "Where the Wild Things Are". All media will be accepted. The art must be no larger than 12-by-14-inches, be ready to hang, and have indigo blue as a background color. For the submission form, go to
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The artwork must be delivered by March 25 to Arts for Vets, 215 N. Third St., Suite 100.
Selected submissions will be displayed April 4-May 12 at the Arts for Vets Studio. The number of art pieces to be displayed will depend on the sizes of the artworks that are selected, said Vickie Arndt, PAC curator.
An opening reception for the exhibit is set for 5-7 p.m. April 4.
"Replicating an image in your unique style allows you to showcase your creativity while working within a common framework," Arndt said. Exhibiting multiple works of different dimensions in a framed overall space, measuring 10-by-12 feet with an indigo background, "will create a cohesive visual impact while allowing for variations in the interpretation of the original image."
Inspiration for the proposed "The Wild Project" display is drawn from "The Fabiola Project," by the Belgian artist Francis Alys, who gathered 450 reproductions of a lost 1885 painting of the fourth century, Roman Saint Fabiola by French artist Jean-Jacques Henner.
At the North Dakota Museum of Art, the upcoming retrospective exhibition of Sendak's work will showcase his journey and creative evolution over five decades, providing viewers with a comprehensive look at his iconic contributions to children's literature, according to an announcement by the NDMOA. The art will invite viewers into "the whimsical and imaginative world created by Sendak, exploring the characters, themes, and artistic techniques that have made his work timeless."
The exhibition also offers an opportunity for community engagement and education, according to the NDMOA, which is planning a diverse range of events and activities intended to provide an immersive experience for visitors of all ages and to celebrate the impact of Sendak's contributions to the world of literature and illustration.
For more information, contact Arndt at (347) 721-2875, or
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