Calling 2D Artists—"Plant the Seed," a Juried Exhibition

Can you imagine a world without butterflies? The Western Monarch Butterfly population has declined by roughly 90% since 1980 due to habitat loss, increased herbicide and pesticide use, and climate change. To draw attention to their plight, we are presenting a month-long exhibition of 2D, butterfly-inspired artworks in February entitled “Plant the Seed

Mission: All proceeds from artwork sales will fund the purchase of milkweed seeds to be planted around Nevada County by school seed-planting education, Bear Yuba Land Trust ‘s restoration projects and Mike the Bee Guy’s classes. Milkweed is critical to monarchs — it is the only plant where Monarchs lay eggs and the primary food source for monarch caterpillars. We invite artists who care about the monarch and its life cycle to participate.

Eligibility

  • Open to all artists working in 2D media (painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, photography, mixed media, etc.).

  • Works must be original and created by the submitting artist.

  • No application fee, however, all artworks will be for sale.

Juror Artworks will be juried by award-winning local artist LeeAnn Brook  

Submission Guidelines …Artwork Requirements  Artwork need to be delivered to TREATS 210 Main Street Nevada City on January 29th and 30th . Only 2D works made ready for hanging can be accepted. Works must be available for sale for the duration of the exhibition. Artworks need to be labeled with the artist’s name, phone number and price.

Questions / Contact Email:  Peggy Wright itwigwoman@gmail.com”. We look forward to your work and to planting seeds — both artistic and ecological — to support the monarchs

Eliza Tudor