Artists are asked to submit for consideration two and three-dimensional work (including ofrendas/altars) that examines rituals honoring the deceased and/or pays tribute to departed ancestors.  Interactive and interpretive works will be particularly encouraged.

All submissions must be received by Monday July 16, 2012 by 5pm PST. A maximum of six (6) submissions from each artist will be reviewed. All submissions must be the artist’s original work.

To be considered, ALL The following information must accompany the submission:

1. Artist’s Name: first and last name,

2. Contact Info: 2a. Email address; 2b. Telephone number; 2c. Mailing Address

3. Artwork Info: 3a. Title of work; 3b. year executed; 3c. media; 3d. dimensions

4. Artist Statement: A few words on the piece and how it is related to the Sacred Memories theme.

Artists who wish their entries be returned to them must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Submissions will be accepted in the following formats:

·    Digital images, i.e. jpeg format (hi-res jpeg 2-3MB is the preferred format)

·      Photographic prints

·      Please do not mail or drop off original work.

CD or prints should be mail to:

Sacred Memories Submission

History Division, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument

125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Hi-Res jpeg (2-3MB) can be submitted via email to: khue.jacobs@lacity.org.

All email submissions MUST HAVE the following SUBJECT LINE to be considered :

“Sacred Memories 2012: SUBMISSION”

Artists whose work is accepted for the exhibit will be notified by end of August. Upon notification, images of accepted work may be used in the exhibition’s publicity.