Canada | Open Call for Proposals – The Motion of Shopping

Deadline March 30, 2019. 

Competition is open to female visual artists residing in Canada.

The Women’s Art Museum provides a platform to share and preserve art work made by women.  Through out history women’s art has been marginalized, prompting museums around the world to address the situation to cultivate an appreciation for female culture. Free public access gives Canadian women a place to showcase stories behind their heritage.  WAM gives voice to women of varied genres.

As early as the 17th century, the middle class had an opportunity to shop for more than the basic necessities.  This gave rise to new and improved shopping venues to entice consumers into the activity of consumption.  Social hubs, advertising and the availability of luxury goods played upon people’s emotions enticing them to purchase more extravagant items.  (Wikipedia, shopping, 2018)