*Call for Entries: Group Art Show* *Theme:* Baggage Claim *Show Description:* The baggage we carry consists of layers of history and experiences that make us uniquely who we are. As artists, that baggage invariably influences our work, sometimes subtly, and sometimes overtly. This exhibit will feature 10 or more new works from Tacoma-area artists based on a non-traditional interpretation of a self portrait. Art pieces should explore and expose the artist's personal baggage (emotional, cultural, socioeconomic, etc.) and turn that baggage literally and figuratively into art. *Your responsibility: *Participating artists will be asked to produce a personal work within, or otherwise using an actual piece of luggage/baggage as their starting point. Artists can choose a suitcase supplied by the Organizer, or they may use a suitcase of their choice. *Size of final artwork: *Suitcase art pieces should be medium sized, no larger than approximately 24x30 inches. Baggage art will be ideally displayed on the horizontal aspect, on a rotating baggage carousel, inside a stylized airport baggage claim setting. (If an artist simply must use a vertical aspect, show organizers will do our best to accommodate the artist’s vision). However, artwork must be self contained, with no requirement for external power, and must have no trailing pieces that could become tangled in rotating machine parts - Important! *If you would like to participate: *Please send your initial submission via email. This must include your name, contact information (email, phone, Facebook and/or Instagram), plus 5 jpg or pdf images of artwork that is similar to what you might produce for this exhibition - the jury will be especially looking for 3D, assemblage work of a conceptual nature. If you do not have work similar to what you would produce for this project, but you would like to be considered, send 5 jpg or pdf images of your best recent work, and a sketch of work that you might produce for this baggage-themed exhibit. *Remember to include your name, relevant contact information, and social media links.* *Exhibit space:* Empty store front with prominent viewing windows in downtown Tacoma. (Exact location to be announced) *Exhibit Timing:* Shown during Tacoma's Art at Work month, October 2024 *Timeline:* 1. Initial submission: Due Midnight, May 19, 2024 2. Review of submissions: May 20 - May 26 3. Artist notification: Artists accepted for participation in this project will be notified by May 27, 2024. 4. Exhibition date: Opens Sept. 28, 2024 and closes October 27, 2024. *We look forward to seeing your art and ideas!* Send entries and inquiries to: scott@jacksonscott.com