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Calling All New Artistes

Submitted by AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Welcome Dayton Arts and Culture subcommittee is seeking artists from the New Americans community that would like to show work from November 1 to December 31, 2021. Artwork will be accepted on a first come, first served basis with one piece accepted from each artist as long as space is available. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration, and if space remains, additional pieces may be accepted. All media are welcome, however spaces for sculpture are limited.

Please submit the form below with a picture of each submission by 5 PM on October 1, 2021 to Rachel Gut, rgut@daytonmetrolibrary, or 215 E. Third Street. Please attach one photo of each piece, labeled with the artwork title and your name.

Call for Artists

Welcome Dayton

New Americans Art Exhibit,

Dayton Metro Library

November 1 – December 31, 2021

Artist Name: ____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

Phone number: ______________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________

Artwork number 1:

Title:_________________________________________________ ________

Size/Dimensions: ______________________________________________