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The Art with Joe Series in conjunction with Authentic Art Consulting
and The ThickArt Collaborative presents "RED". "RED" is a visual art
exhibition about the continued fight against HIV/AIDS. The title RED
was chosen to celebrate the familar color that represents the message
that much remains to be done in helping those affected with HIV/AIDS
and to prevent the spread of HIV.

We have seen many medical breakthroughs and people affected with AIDS
are now living longer, healthier lives. However, many are still
facing on-going illness, and infection rates are continuing to rise
in the United States and across the world. With no cure or
vaccination on the horizon, we are likely to be fighting this
epidemic for years to come. There is no one person who has not, in
some way, been affected by this issue. "RED" is our opportunity to
come together as one voice in one common thread to make a difference
in this struggle that we are all fighting.

EXHIBITION:

Selected artwork is proposed to be exhibited from December 1, 2007
through January 2008 at various venues across the country including
Atlanta, Georgia and the Baltimore/Washington, DC Metro area. On
December 1, 2007, in recognition of World AIDS Day, each venue will
host a reception for the artists, HIV/AIDS Information Session,
Spoken Word and a candle light vigil.

ENTRIES:

All original 2-D art (mixed media, photography, works on paper,
canvas, etc.) will be considered from artists of all ages.
Submissions from artists under the age of 18 will need parental
consent for participation. Each submission should reflect the
artist's hope, desperation, celebration, or dream about the HIV/AIDS
epidemic. An artist may submit up to two (2) original works for
inclusion in the show. No piece should exceed 20" x 20" (including
frame). Digital jpegs of the proposed work for the show must be sent,
along with the title, size, medium and price of the artwork; an
Artist Statement, preference of venue location (DC/MD or Atlanta) and
contact information (name, address, telephone, email, cell, etc.) to
artinfo@authenticartonline.com with a copy to admin@thickart.com by
August 31, 2007.

Artists will be notified of their selection no later than October 1,
2007. If selected, additional information about the exhibition
including key deadlines, delivery of work and the $25 non-refundable
hanging fee will be shared at that time.

SALES

The artwork is to be for sale at a price to be established by the
Artist. Artists will retain a 50% commission, with a portion of the
remaining 50% to be donated to selected HIV/AIDS organization(s)
(TBA).

PUBLICATION

A publication will highlight the selected artists.

This was posted on the Art4Development Yahoo! groups listserv.