Marion County is home to one of the largest populations of Filipinos in Indiana. The Barangay Club, the leading Filipino institution, started in Indianapolis in 1960. Initially, it was a place for students and professionals to participate in traditional arts and crafts of the Philippines.
Now, the Harrison Center is looking for artists to explore that heritage in an upcoming group art show.
The “LAHI: Weaving Filipino American Stories in Indiana” exhibit will recognize the longstanding presence and contributions of Filipino Americans in the Hoosier state.
The exhibit will run Oct. 2-29 in Harrison Center’s Speck Gallery.
Check out this collection from Indianapolis Public Library for inspiration and to see the contributions of the Filipino community in Indiana.
Artworks in the exhibition should reflect the complexity and resilience of the Filipino experience. They can also explore themes like identity and belonging; family, ancestry and memory; immigration and diaspora; and traditional and modern Filipino culture.
You can submit up to three pieces. Make sure to include titles, medium, dimensions, year and sale price. All work must be for sale. All submitted artwork must be appropriate for all ages.
You can complete an application here. Submissions are due Aug. 28. Accepted artists will be notified by Sept. 4.
For more information contact exhibition organizers April Knauber at contact@aprilknauber.com and Jingo M. de la Rosa at hello@jingodlr.com.
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