Call to artists

Expression Against Repression #2

Tucson Artist Protest invites you to be part of a grassroots, community-powered art exhibition.This is a show for anyone creating visual protest, no fees, no commissions!

To participate, read the ‘Exhibit Details’ section below and complete the submission form at the bottom of this page, making sure to include a quality image of your work.

About Us

We’re a loose-knit, unaffiliated group of artists using exhibitions, workshops, and creative protest to grow a movement for change. Come make work. Come take up space. Come be heard. Come be seen.

Exhibit Details

This will be our second exhibition, and since we have limited space, this one will feature a select number of works. Please know that there will be more opportunities if we can’t fit you in this time. The show will be at Mark Rossi’s Studio; 2415 N. Fontana, in Tucson’s Keystone Heights neighborhood. Submissions must be received by Jan 2nd. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be on or before Jan 4th. The submission form is at the bottom of this page. Other important details are as follows:

Selected Artwork will focus on one or a combination of the following themes: 

  • Environment

  • Protecting Our Community

  • Where are we now?

  • Where are we going?

Artwork Guidelines

  • One piece per artist

    • Max size: 3D: 12” wide x 12” high x 12” deep

    • Max size: 2D: 11” wide x 14” high 

  • Submit high-quality JPEG (around 1500 pixels wide) with the submission form

  • If you were in the last exhibition, please submit different work this time

  • 2D work must be ready to hang

  • No insurance provided.

  • Sales are allowed, but artists must handle their own sales directly.

Exhibit Dates: January 10-24

Artwork Drop-off: January 6, 1-5 PM

Opening Event: January 10, 6-8 PM 

Location: Mark Rossi Studio, 2415 N. Fontana

Viewing Hours: January 14, 4-6 PM or by appointment *520-603-4875

Work Pick-Up: January 25,1-5:00 PM (work must remain for the duration of the show)

Questions? Text: (520) 342-8912

Submit your work

& we will be in touch by Jan. 4th!

Art plant the seeds for change,
let's grow something together!