OUR CHALLENGE STATEMENT:

To cultivate artistic thought and creative expression inspired by the timelessly significant experience of menstruating and being a woman and/or a menstruator, drawing attention to its intensely personal yet collective nature. Additionally, to foster conversation about the cultural connotations that the menstrual cycle has held throughout the past and present, and the societal perceptions of women and menstruators as both beauty and beast.

EXHIBITION PARAMETERS

• In order to be eligible, you must be 16 years of age or older, a resident of New Jersey, OR attending school in New Jersey. You must be able to send or drop off your art at a designated drop off location before April 20th, 2025 for display starting May 1st. 

• Submissions will only be accepted through the “The Beast, The Beauty Art Exhibition Submission Form”.

• Participants may submit a maximum of three pieces for consideration. Participants who submit more
  than three pieces total will not be considered.

• Tangible art submissions, such as: illustrations, paintings, collage, poetry, photo prints, etc.,
  must be no larger than 48x48in. 

• Sculptures will be considered on a case by case basis, and must be no larger than 24x24in.
  Please fully complete the application form with relevant descriptive information.

• Poetry may not be longer than one page.

• Photographic submissions must meet a minimum resolution requirement of 2000x2500
  for consideration, although 4800x6000 resolution and above is preferred.

• Computational manipulation is allowed.(ex. Photoshop, Pixel Sorting, Glitch Art, etc.)

• May not use unsanitary mediums (ie. used menstrual products).

• May not feature explicit depictions of intercourse, abuse, or assault.

• AI generated submissions are strictly prohibited. Any AI submissions will be disqualified and
  will NOT be displayed.

• If a participant's work is chosen to be displayed, the participant, gallery, and Flow Forward NJ must sign a consignment agreement prior to delivery of their accepted submission.