ATTENTION CREATIVES AND INNOVATORS!
Nucarta is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research to provide an exciting opportunity for artists and community-based organizations to participate in our upcoming 2-part production, ‘Multiplicities: An Artistic Exploration of Racial Disparities in Cancer Outcomes.’
Cancer is a disease that multiplies rapidly, dividing and spreading throughout the body. Research has shown that our Black, Brown and minority communities hold the highest cancer burden of all racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., and we consistently face greater obstacles to cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survival. ‘Multiplicities’ invites you to engage with thought-provoking artworks that speak to our current state of cancer inequities, and to learn more about how we as a collective can take meaningful and achievable steps today toward eradicating health disparities in our communities.
Call For Artists
We invite you to submit your artwork for ‘Multiplicities,’ which will be held from September 28 - December 8, 2023, at MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research (KI) Public Galleries. If you are interested in submitting your work for consideration, please note the following guidelines:
Submissions must be original artworks that address the themes of multiplication, cancer, and racial health equity. We are accepting artworks in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and photography.
Each artist may submit up to three artworks for consideration. Please include a brief statement (200-500 words) to describe how your work relates to the themes of the exhibition. We are also more than willing to work with you on your statement to explore how your work might relate to the exhibit concept. Please email us at anu@nucarta.co.
For each piece, please include high-quality images that accurately represent the work.
If your artwork is selected for the exhibition, you will be responsible for shipping or delivering the artwork to the exhibition venue. We will provide further details regarding artwork transportation and installation/de-installation dates once your artwork is selected.
Please include a short artist biography and an artist headshot; they will be incorporated into online and print marketing materials.
Please submit all materials by August 16th, 2023 to anu@nucarta.co. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
In submitting your artwork for ‘Multiplicities,’ you will be contributing to an important conversation around racial health disparities in cancer and will be facilitating greater awareness, action, and change to advocate for improved health outcomes in our Black, Brown, and minority communities.
Please scroll down to read more about the legacy and intended impact of this exhibition; you may also click here to learn more about cancer disparities. We look forward to receiving your submissions and to showcasing your artwork at MIT’s Koch Institute Public Galleries.
- The Nucarta Curatorial Team
Call for Vendors
Attention art and health equity organizations! We invite you to participate in our Art & Cancer Equity Vendor Market, which will be held as part of the Cambridge Science Festival on September 29 2023, at MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research (KI) Public Galleries.
We are interested in providing a platform for organizations who are leading community-driven efforts to eliminate racial disparities in cancer care and outcomes, and/or accelerating cultural transformation in the arts. We aim to multiply the impact of strategic connections between the arts and health equity spheres, and to provide community members with the opportunity to learn more about how we can take action today to elevate our Black, Brown and minority communities.
If you are interested in participating in our Art & Cancer Equity Vendor Market, please note the following guidelines:
Please email anu@nucarta.co with a brief statement (200-500 words) that describes how your organization is either 1) working to reduce racial health disparities and promoting cancer equity, and/or 2) elevating Black, Brown and minority artists in today’s creative landscape.
Please include your organization’s logo and/or a short biography and professional headshot for your vendor representative (multiple vendor representatives are welcome to attend).
Please submit all materials by August 16th, 2023 to anu@nucarta.co. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
This is an opportunity to network with like-minded organizations and individuals, engage with community members and potential collaborators who share your vision, and contribute to a meaningful cause and make a difference. For any questions or further inquiries, please contact us via email. We look forward to reviewing your application and connecting with you at our Art & Cancer Equity Vendor Market, at MIT’s Koch Institute Public Galleries.
Additional Information
‘Multiplicities’ will materialize as the artistic product of relating this mathematical concept of multiplication to the many, broader societal factors that contribute to racial disparities in cancer care and outcomes in our communities. We aim for viewers to feel prompted to reflect on how the burden of cancer multiplies beyond the individual, impacting families, communities, and society as a whole. The exhibit will compel us to confront uncomfortable truths regarding the lack of representation in cancer care, unequal access to quality treatments, delayed diagnoses, and limited resources. It will also highlight the creative and innovative solutions that have emerged from community-driven efforts, such as grassroots advocacy campaigns and faith-based initiatives, and will advocate for increased investment in cancer research and healthcare equity.
Within the annals of history, art has perpetually served as a profound vessel for documenting the prevailing state of health within communities. In its resolute pursuit of truth, art has courageously captured the complex tapestry of human afflictions and triumphs, unveiling the transformative power it possesses as an instrument for change.
'Multiplicities' stands as an embodiment of this legacy, serving as a poignant reminder that art, when wielded with purpose, has the potential to ignite conversations, galvanize communities, and shape a world that reverberates with justice, equity, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of all.