Call for Art: Martha’s Home

Martha's Home, 501(c)(3) in collaboration with the High Plains Institute for Arts and Ecology 501(c)(3), is excited to announce an open call for art submissions for our upcoming fundraising auction, "A Night on the Town: New York City"!

This event raises crucial funds to support the mission of Martha's Home. Martha’s Home provides homeless women and their children with shelter and support while empowering them to achieve a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. They achieve this by assisting their residents in developing skills and resources that will facilitate their becoming independent.

This event will feature an Art Show, an Immersive Photo Booth, a live and silent auction (that starts several days before), a night of exquisite dining with Amarillo Club, Bubba's 33, Texas Roadhouse, Belmar Bakery & Cafe, Torchy's Tacos, The Lost Cajun, Spicy Mike's, and many other great restaurants.

This wonderful evening will also feature live entertainment with Comedian Mike Goodwin and dancing to the beats of The Jukebox Heroes, from DFW.

If you have already read the details below, you can jump to sign up for this call by clicking here.

Event Details

  • Event Name: A Night on the Town: New York City

  • Date: October 12th, 2024

  • Time: 6:00PM

  • Venue: Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom

  • Theme: Building on the mission of Martha's Home, this year’s theme centers on the idea that one must be courageous to be vulnerable.

  • More Info: https://marthashome.org/a-night-on-the-town/

Theme Suggestions

Artists are encouraged to create works that reflect the mission of Martha's Home and explore themes relating to the good works they do. Here are a few ideas we had, you are welcome to explore your own interpretations of the theme:

  • Empowerment through Vulnerability: Artwork that showcases the strength found in being open and vulnerable in order to find the help and resources needed to create a better life.

  • Hope and Transformation: Pieces that depict the journey from homelessness to hope, illustrating the transformative power of encouragement & guidance blended with hard work and self-reliance.

  • Rebuilding Lives: Art that captures the process of rebuilding and starting anew, focusing on the courage and determination of women and families to overcome adversity.

  • Community and Support: Works that emphasize the importance of community, support systems, and the collective effort to uplift and empower those in need.

Submission Guidelines

  • Eligibility: Open to all artists

  • Mediums: All mediums are accepted.

  • Content Guidelines: This is an all-ages show. Please be considerate of our younger patrons.

  • Submission Limit: Each artist may submit up to three works for consideration. Only one will be accepted.

  • Submission Format: Digital images at medium to high resolution.

  • Submission Platform: All interested creatives need to signup for this opportunity through the High Plains Institute for Arts and Ecology at this link.

  • Submission Cost: Free.

Prizes

This is a juried show with three prizes. $1000.00 in prizes will be awarded - along with any proceeds from the sale received by the artist:

  • First Place: $500.00

  • Runner-Up: $300.00

  • Third Place: $200.00

Auction Details

  • The three winning works will be live auctioned at the event.

  • Artists have the option to receive up to 25% of the final sale price or to donate the entire amount of the final sale to Martha’s Home.

  • All accepted artwork must be delivered by the artist to the event venue. All unpurchased art must be picked up by the artist following the event.

  • No items exceeding 6’ in any direction will be accepted.

  • All artwork must be delivered ready to hang or install on a pedestal.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 10.4.2024

  • Notification of Acceptance: 10.8.2024

  • Delivery of Accepted Artwork: 10.10.2024

How to Submit

  • Prepare digital images of your artwork in medium to high resolution.

  • Visit the signup page for the High Plains Institute for Arts and Ecology website here.

  • Follow the instructions to sign up and we will send you a link to upload your images.

Contact Information

For any questions or additional information, please contact:

  • Contact: Jacob Breeden, Co-Director or Angelina Marie, Co-Director

  • Email: jacob@hpiae.org or angelina@hpiae.org

  • Phone: 806.681.4337

We look forward to your participation and to celebrating the courage and vulnerability that art can express. Thank you for supporting Martha's Home and our mission to make a difference in the lives of those in need.