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Call for Artists: "Exploring Memory"

 

Bohío Creative, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Exhibition Dates: May 3 – June 21, 2025
Selection by: Franchesca Melendez
Deadline for Submissions: March 22, 2025
Entry Fee: 20€ (including VAT)

 

Exhibition Theme

"Memory (the deliberate act of remembering) is a form of willed creation. It is not an effort to find out the way it really was — The point is to dwell on the way it appeared and why it appeared in that particular way."
— Toni Morrison

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Bohío Creative invites artists based in Portugal to explore the theme of memory in its many forms. What sparks a memory? How do we cling to or reinterpret our past? How does memory shape our identities and relationships?  Any of these questions or others related to memory may be explored. 

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We welcome submissions across all media—including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, video, sound, and mixed media—that evoke the significance of remembering and the role memory plays in our lives.

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Eligibility

  • Open to artists living in Portugal.

  • Must be 18 years or older.

  • All media are welcome.

 

Submission Guidelines

  • Entry Fee: 20€ (VAT included), payable upon submission.

  • Number of Works: Up to 5 pieces per artist.

  • Format: High-quality images (JPEG, PNG, or PDF) with details: title, dimensions, medium, year, and a brief artist statement (max. 300 words).

  • File Naming: Lastname_Firstname_Title.jpg.

  • Submission Deadline: March 22, 2025.

  • Submission Portal: [Insert Submission Platform or Email].

 

Artwork Requirements:

  • All accepted work must be ready to hang or display, this includes audio and written work. Two-dimensional work must have a braided picture wire on the back. Fragile media should be under plexiglass. Installation art must be prepared by the artist or have detailed instructions that are easy to follow.

  • Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the gallery. A prepaid return shipping label must be provided.

  • Selected works must be available for the full duration of the exhibition (May–July 1 2025).

 

How to Apply

Submit via Bohío Creative’s online portal by March 22, 2025. A confirmation email with the submission link will be sent upon payment.

You will need to upload:

  • A 300-word artist statement describing the work, concept, and process.

  • Format: High-quality images (JPEG, PNG, or PDF) with details: title, dimensions, medium, and year for each piece. Video and audio files can be uploaded.

  • File Naming: Lastname_Firstname_Title.jpg.

  • Contact details.

  • A non-refundable entry fee of 20€.

 

Selection Process

Curated by Franchesca Melendez, selections will be based on originality, relevance to the theme, and overall impact.

 

Timeline

  • Open Call Launch: February 3, 2025

  • Deadline for Submissions: March 22, 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: April 5, 2025

  • Delivery of Selected Works: April 7–19, 2025 (drop-off by appointment)

  • Shipped Artwork Deadline: April 20, 2025

  • Exhibition Opening: May 3, 2025

  • Exhibition Closing: June 21, 2025

 

Sales & Commission

  • All works must be available for sale unless specified otherwise.

  • Bohío Creative retains a 30% commission on all sales.

 

Shipping & Display

  • Artists cover shipping costs both ways.

  • Framed and unframed works are accepted.

  • Unframed works will be displayed using magnets or clips to reduce costs.

  • Works must arrive no later than April 20, 2025, with a return shipping label included.

 

Permission & Copyright

By submitting an entry, the Artist grants Bohío Creative permission to use images of accepted artwork for promotional purposes, including but not limited to the gallery’s website, social media, exhibition brochures, and press materials. This applies to both physical and virtual publicity efforts. Every effort will be made to maintain the quality and integrity of the submitted image, though variations may occur due to differences in print or digital formats.

 

Copyright & Ownership

  • The Artist retains full copyright of their submitted work.

  • Bohío Creative will always credit the Artist when displaying or promoting the work.

  • While the gallery will display a notice discouraging unauthorized use, it is not responsible if the artwork is copied or downloaded without permission.

Originality & Rights

  • The Artist certifies that the submitted work is original, does not infringe on any existing copyright.

  • If the artwork includes identifiable images of individuals, the Artist confirms they have obtained model releases where necessary.

  • If the physical artwork significantly differs from the submitted image, Bohío Creative reserves the right to exclude it from the exhibition.

 

By submitting their work, the Artist acknowledges and agrees to these terms and all provisions stated in the Call for Artists.

 

Contact

For any questions, please contact: info@bohiocreative.com

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