📢 Cohen Commons OPEN CALL | Submission Deadline: October 11th at MIDNIGHT!

Submit your artwork to be displayed in Parfumé which will run in the Cohen Commons from November 14 - December 5, 2024. This curatorial call was developed by artLAB Gallery interns Venus Nwaokoro and Maggie Shook. 

“Parfumé” will showcase works that evoke the essence of scents or suggest refreshing, pleasant sensations—vividly colourful pieces, nature-inspired creations, and art that stimulates a sensory experience.

Enter a world where art awakens the senses. The exhibition Parfumé—a nod to France, a country renowned for its elegant fragrances—will encourage viewers to consider how visual elements can invite you to experience art beyond sight alone. Colours are often tied to different emotions and smells, associations that vary from person to person. Though there may be no literal scents, the title prompts viewers to consider their sensory and emotional responses to each piece. The goal of “Parfumé” is to create an enriched interaction between art and audience, where the works are experienced in a way that evokes a kind of "fragrance" through sentiment and emotional engagement.

Please complete the Google Form to submit your work for consideration. You will be asked to submit [1] artist's statement [2] a short description [3] up to 5 images of existing or proposed artwork. You must be a Western student to submit. Please no projections. Videos with sound can be included with the use of headphones. Feel free to DM us if you have any questions!

Text: Maggie Shook
Design: Venus Nwaokoro