I no longer fear death. I fear not living.

This show, presented by Hearts Need Art, will feature artwork in a diverse range of mediums, subjects and styles. Open to all types of art, audio and video files! Ages 15 and up. All applicants who meet the show requirements will have at least one submission accepted into the virtual art show. With a few cash prizes!

THEME 

I no longer fear death. I fear not living.

I no longer fear death

I fear not making the most of every day

I fear not giving back

I fear not laughing my ass off

dancing my heart out

singing my soul on

I fear not hugging my loved ones 

And holding on for dear life

I fear not telling people in my life how much they mean to me 

I fear missing an opportunity to say

I love you

I fear not being the loudest and proudest supporter 

for someone when they’re flying 

oh so high 

and being the most empathetic and softest shoulder to cry on 

when they fall back down to earth 

I fear going a day without making one person’s day better

It’s hard living a meaningful life 

But it’s harder living a meaningless one 

I no longer fear death

I fear not living

I see now

life happens when you’re making plans

This poem was written by cancer survivor Anthony Morales. It is a powerful expression of a life no longer driven by fear. We encourage you to take any part of the poem and create a visual, audio, or video piece that reflects on this poem. Unfortunately, no sculptures are allowed in this art call.

Hearts Need Art (HNA) is a non-profit organization located in San Antonio Texas. Our mission is to create moments of joy, self-expression, and connection with those facing life-altering health challenges through arts engagement, advocacy, and innovation. Our vision for the arts-in-health is the universal accessibility of arts engagement to help everyone feel seen, heard, and loved while facing life-altering health challenges.

EXHIBITION DATES: On World Cancer Day, February 4, 2022 through March 4, 2022.

RECEPTION:  A virtual Zoom reception will be held on February 4th, on World Cancer Day. Details and the link to the Zoom call will be released well in advance. 

DEADLINE TO ENTER: December 30th, 2021.

JUROR: Christopher Rabb 

Chris received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, in 2005. He then went on to earn a Master of Arts in Art in 2008 and a Master of Fine Arts in Art in 2010, both from the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. His artwork has been displayed, published, and sold all across the country. Over the last ten years, Christopher has been creating artwork and educating others. Recently, Christopher has launched an online gallery Rabb.Studio, of which he hopes one day to help other artists boost their career. 

Currently, Christopher lives in San Antonio, Texas creating art full-time.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  

For general information email: ashley@heartsneedart.org and include ART SHOW 2021 in the subject line. For assistance with online entry: Monday-Friday, contact: contactcafe@callforentry.org
 

CALENDAR SCHEDULE:

Digital Entries Deadline: December 30th, 2021, before 11:59pm Central Standard Time

Notification of Accepted Entries: no later than January 31st, 2022

Show Opens: February 4, 2022 (online gallery)

Reception: Zoom 

Show Closes: March 4, 2022

ACCEPTED ARTWORK NOTIFICATION:   Artists will receive email notices of accepted artwork on or before January 31st, 2022. A SEPARATE email notice will be sent on the same date showing non-accepted artwork.    

SALES:

If you provide a website in your application, we will have your submissions with a link to contact you directly. We are not collecting any commissions on any sales made during the virtual show.

(NOTE: Coupon code is COMP for any patients that wish to participate)