COMM[UNITY] II is the second edition of PLAYGROUND DETROIT’s inaugural group exhibition (2017) recognizing the importance of the Detroit arts community and host a safe, inclusive space to provide a collective opportunity share the visions and voices of Detroit artists, as well celebrate the 6-Year Anniversary of gallery opening at 2845 Gratiot Avenue. [Open Call Submission Form]
We look forward to celebrating with all members of the community and demonstrate our appreciation for the on-going support of artists, collectors, and arts enthusiasts alike.
TO SUBMIT:
Artwork inclusion will be based on a first-come, first-available entry submission until there is no more physical wall space in the gallery. The deadline to submit artwork is Sunday, November 26th @ (12A) Midnight.
ALL Participating Artists MUST complete the Google Form with up to 1-3 artwork submissions (including images and information) and will be notified of their acceptance to exhibit on a rolling basis with individual selections including up to 1-2 works in the group exhibition, based on size and remaining wall space available.
COMM[UNITY], our inaugural group exhibition that opened six years ago featured over 30+ artists to celebrate the grand opening the gallery. Now more than ever, providing space for the first open call exhibition to bring together diverse artist perspectives and a safe inclusive space seems critically important. The presentation of artwork seeks to unify and demonstrate the talent and dedication of Detroit’s creative community, which is bound not by geography or practice, but by an enduring set of shared values of respect and creativity.
It is an honor to hold space for the Emerging Artist community in Detroit during the last six years. Despite the challenges we have collectively faced since 2019, PLAYGROUND DETROIT continues to advocate for artists and hold space for art, community, exchange and connectivity amid industry-wide challenges and on-going local art space and gallery closures.
We are accepting proposal submissions by Visual Artists for any of the following mediums: painting, mixed-media, drawing, textile, fiber, sculpture, digital / multi-media, and photography.
IMPORTANT DATES: OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS:
COMM[UNITY] II GROUP EXHIBITION
OPEN CALL CLOSES
Sunday, November 26th, 2023 @ Midnight (12A)
ARTWORK DROP-OFF DATES:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH- MONDAY NOVEMBER 27TH, 2023 OR BY APPOINTMENT*
PUBLIC OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, December 2, 2023 (6-9PM)
THE EXHIBITION WILL BE ON VIEW THROUGH DECEMBER 23RD
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY IN JANUARY
*Local Artwork Drop-off at 2845 Gratiot Avenue is required to participate in this exhibition.
If you have questions, please email info@playgrounddetroit.com for additional information.
PLEASE NOTE:
PLAYGROUND DETROIT is welcome to anyone and everyone. We provide a space for all community members and is accessible across race, gender, class, sexuality and ability. We believe in creating an environment that is inclusive and welcoming, where everyone—guests, artists, customers, staff, and community members—are treated with respect and dignity.
Discrimination is inconsistent with our values and there is zero-tolerance for hate speech. Hate speech is any form of expression through which speakers intend to vilify, humiliate, or incite hatred against a group or a class of persons on the basis of race, religion, skin color, sexual identity, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or national origin
• Refrain from mocking, ridiculing or mimicking another’s culture, accent, appearance or customs.
• Refrain from threatening, intimidating or engaging in hostile or offensive acts that focus on an individual’s race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion or disability.
Anyone not contributing to a safe and welcoming environment will be asked to leave the space or exhibition.
PLAYGROUND DETROIT is an art gallery and creative agency based in Detroit, MI established in 2012. As a social enterprise, the mission is to support and develop opportunities for creative professionals, artists and residents in order to enhance and sustain Detroit’s creative economy.
