Indian Arrival Indentured Survival 2025: Current, Currents
Just as ocean migrations from South Asia to the Caribbean played a vital role in shaping and forging the Indo-Caribbean identity, our ocean kin are continuously being shaped by the currents of current events .  Through ripples and waves birthed both near and far, we are in constant reminder of the many ways we are all interconnected regionally, locally and globally.

Please submit past or new artworks that you feel connects to this theme no later than 11:59pm on Friday, March 14th, 2025.

We especially encourage under-represented artists from the Indo-Caribbean diaspora to submit (Jamaica, Suriname, Guadalupe, etc.).

You may submit any of the following:
A) Image of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional artworks in PNG or JPEG format. (5 pieces max). 
B) Poems no longer than 45 lines. (3 poems max).
C) Short Stories no longer than 1500 words (3 short stories max). 
D) Short Film no longer than 20 minutes. (3 short films max).
E) Music samples no longer than 8 minutes each. (3 samples max).
*If you work in multiple mediums you may submit to more than one category. (7 pieces total max).
*Each artwork must be submitted in a separate form.

This exhibit will be held at The Oyate Group on Saturday May 10th, 2025 from 2pm - 7pm.

The Oyate space is multifunctional with white walls, a gray cinder block wall, computers, monitors, tables, chairs, and desks.

Inclusion of artworks in the exhibit is dependent on space, timely submissions and relevancy.  It is not based on merit. Early submissions are given priority.

Please reach out with any questions you may have about the exhibit prior to submitting this form.
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Artist Name (If different than your official name) : *
If not different type, "N/A."
Preferred Pronouns: *
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Artist Bio + Statement: *
Please type in 3rd person.  For example: the artist, the painter, the photographer, etc.
No more that 250 words.
Artist Type: *
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Please select the total amount of submissions you will be sending in. *
Please select which submission # this is. *
A new form must be submitted for each separate artwork.
It is the responsibility of the artist to drop off and pick up their artworks from the exhibit location at The Oyate Group. *
For 2-dimensional / 3-dimensional artworks only.
You must confirm and agree to be included in the exhibit.
Please select the date you will be dropping off your artwork.
For 2-dimensional / 3-dimensional artworks only.
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Any artwork insurance is solely up to the artist.
Though we will handle your artwork/s with the best of care, the exhibit is not insured.
We are not responsible for any damage or harm incurred to the artworks in the exhibit.
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All artists must confirm and agree to be included in the exhibit.
Will you be present at the exhibit on Saturday, May 10th, 2025? *
Note that we only accept artists who will be present at the exhibit.
Artwork Title: *
Artwork Dimensions:
For 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork only.
All 2-dimensional work must be framed and ready-to-hang.
Include artwork dimensions with and without frames.
Artwork Materials:
For example: Acrylic on canvas.
Artwork Description: *
Please type in 3rd person.  For example: the artist, the painter, the photographer, this painting, this piece, etc.  Also consider the exhibit theme when describing work.
No more than 150 words.
Please inform us of any specific instructions for artwork set up/display.
If you do not have specific instructions please type "None."
Are you selling this artwork? *
Price of Artwork: *
Please type a price for the artwork ONLY if you hope to sell the piece.
We will not charge a fee for selling your artwork. If you are not selling the artwork please type, "N/A".
The selling of any artworks is the sole responsibility of the artist.  We are not responsible for selling, collecting, or distributing any artwork(s) or payments. You must confirm and agree to be included in the exhibit, even if you do not plan on selling artworks. *
Are you interested in selling items other than what has been submitted for the exhibit? *
For example: prints, totes, t-shirts, books.  If yes, we will follow up with more information soon.
PROFILE PICTURE -
Please email raqeebahz@gmail.com and CC jason@oyate.org and wdepoo@gmail.com the following:
A photograph of yourself in JPEG or PNG format only.

Title the photograph your full name.  Subject of email should be "Profile Picture".
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This may be incorporated in the physical/digital exhibit, event page, and/or any promotional materials.  You only need to send your profile picture one time for all submissions. Do not send more than once.
ARTWORKS -
Please email raqeebahz@gmail.com and CC jason@oyate.org and wdepoo@gmail.com:
A) A photograph of the artwork in JPEG or PNG format.
B) A PDF of a poem or short story.
C) A PDF with a link and any passwords to your short film or music sample.

Please title the file and email subject using the following format:
submission#_fullname.

You can submit up to 7 submissions total.
Please see exhibit description (top of form) for accepted artworks.
Each artwork needs to be submitted as its own submission.
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This may be incorporated in the physical/digital exhibit, event page, and/or any promotional materials.

As we come together to celebrate Indo-Caribbean artists and their incredible work, we ask all attendees to follow our social media etiquette when sharing content from the event.

Tag @oyategroup in all posts and stories on any social media platform.
Acknowledge Oyate Group in any email communications referencing the event.
Respect the artists and the space by ensuring all content shared is appropriate and aligns with the spirit of the event.

Use official event hashtags (to be announced) to help amplify the celebration of Indo-Caribbean culture. We strongly encourage attendees to use these hashtags leading up to the event, during, and afterward to enhance visibility and engagement.

By attending this event, you agree to follow these guidelines to help us recognize the artists and the community that made this experience possible.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

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Failure to do so will result in not being accepted for other exhibits at the Oyate Group.
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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