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Hello MFA's,</div>
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I have an unique opportunity that you are welcome to submit work for by Jan 25th. Venvi is a local gallery and all work is for sale. The work will be reviewed by a committee and you will be notified before the end of February about your submission.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Curatorial Statement: Locust Technician<br>
</span><i>Venvi Art Gallery | April 2025</i></div>
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In "Locust Technician," the artists take inspiration from the complex symbolism of locusts—creatures that straddle the delicate line between destruction and abundance, silence and cacophony, devastation and renewal. This DEI-focused exhibition features the
work of Florida State University students, whose creative voices navigate themes of resilience, transformation, and shared humanity in the face of adversity.</div>
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-All submissions require a DEI statement. </div>
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-The ideal submission will have a larger work (medium to large) and several studies or small works that inform the larger work that could be placed perhaps in a line or grid (3/6/or9) or grouping. Again, all work submitted must be for sale).</div>
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Details on the </div>
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Submit work here:</div>
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<b>Dates and details: Locust Technician at Venvi Gallery</b></div>
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BA and BFA, MFA students of Art at FSU are invited to submit work for Locust Technician at Venvi Gallery:</div>
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<b> Jan 25</b>: Submission portal closes.</div>
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<b> January 29</b>: Notification of acceptance via email.</div>
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<b> April 4</b>: Opening event (5-8 PM).</div>
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<b>May 20-21</b>: Art pickup.</div>
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<b>Submission Guidelines</b>:</div>
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<b> Eligibility</b>: Open to current students with wall hanging work (ready to hang). Students’ work must fit a theme of emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Work must be for sale.</div>
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<b>Medium</b>: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, or mixed media.</div>
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<b> Requirements</b>:</div>
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Submit high-resolution images of your work.</div>
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Include dimensions, medium, and a brief artist statement (200 words max).</div>
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Work must be gallery-ready with hanging hardware or clear installation instructions.</div>
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Submissions will undergo curatorial review.</div>
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<b>Timeline Overview</b>:</div>
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<b> January 15: Portal Opens</b></div>
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Prepare your images and materials for submission.</div>
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<b> January 25: Portal Closes</b></div>
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Ensure all applications are complete.</div>
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<b>(in Feb): Notifications Sent</b> – Accepted artists will receive detailed instructions for the exhibition.</div>
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<b> March 20-21: Installation Day- Delivery to Venvi Art Gallery all work between 12 and 2pm</b></div>
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<b> April 4: Opening Event</b></div>
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Celebrate with the opening reception from 5-8 PM.</div>
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<b>May 20-21: Deinstallation</b></div>
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Coordinate artwork pickup.</div>
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