Call for Submissions!

Particles on the Wall (POTW) is an interdisciplinary group exhibit exploring Hanford history, the nuclear age, and the Columbia River. The exhibit combines visual art,
scientific information, poetry, history, and artifacts to examine nuclear issues and the social impact of the Hanford Nuclear Site. POTW is seeking submissions of visual and literary art, science and memorabilia for an exhibit at the Hanford Reach Interpretive Center in Richland, WA, from August to November 2016. Literary and visual artwork is sought that reflects on nuclear issues,
especially Hanford’s history, environmental contamination and cleanup, the land or Columbia River, and health issues.

POTW is designed with a perspective that explores the troubling impacts of nuclear technology on the earth and humanity by integrating the four components and telling the stories of the people and environment.

Open to artists who reside within 100 miles of the Tri – Cities.

Literary Art: Poems should not exceed one 8 ‘/2 x 11 page. Essays should not exceed two 8 1/2 x 11 pages. Poetry will be displayed on foamcore, fabric, transparency, or framed
on paper.

Visual Art: Entries may include any traditional media: watercolors, oils, acrylics, mixed media, drawings, ceramics, fibers, metal, photographs, prints, wood, glass, nontraditional
materials (separate or in combination with above). Accepted visual art pieces should be ready to install. Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging; sawtooth hangers and
glass and clip frames are not allowed. Artworks cannot exceed 150 lbs and must fit through the entryway of The REACH (3′ x 7′). Visual art should be submitted via email
with digital images at 300 dpi.

History/Memorabilia: Historical artifacts and memorabilia from early Hanford days to the present can be submitted for consideration for inclusion in POTW. Please submit a
one-paragraph description of the item(s) and include a digital image at 300 dpi.

Scientific Information: Relevant scientific information or facts regarding Hanford can be submitted for consideration for inclusion in POTW. These are usually relatively short
statements that include a diagram or picture to illustrate the point. Examples are on the POTW web site.

Instructions for Submissions: Up to 5 pieces may be submitted. Submissions should be emailed to potwsubmissions@gmail.com, and must be received by March 31, 2016.
Please list The REACH in the subject line. All submissions must include:

• Work samples — please label each sample as follows: artist last name.title
• Resume
• List of artworks which includes the artist’s name, contact information, title of each work, and for visual artwork, the dimensions (H x W x D) and medium.

The REACH reserves the right to photograph exhibited art for publicity purposes. Artwork is insured at the REACH, but not during shipment to or from the exhibit.

Deadlines and dates:

• March 31, 2016: All entries are due
• April 29, 2016: Notifications sent to artists
• August 1 -4, 2016: Accepted entries due at The REACH.

Artists accepted into the exhibit will be asked to sign release statements to include their work on the Particles on the Wall website, www.particlesonthewall.org