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Who May Enter: The exhibition event is open to trauma survivors and supporters of survivors. Works must be original. Offset reproductions and works made from kits are not eligible.

Entry Procedures: Deliver or ship your original work(s) along with a completed entry form. Entry forms are available on the website, three months before event start or via email at info@healingthroughcreativity.org. Entries must be available for the entire length of the exhibit. Works must arrive ready to display.

If you do not plan to retrieve your works, return shipping must be included with your posted article.

Your work will be returned using your original shipping materials. The Chief Curator has the ultimate authority to accept works. Please enquire if you wish to display but have missed the start of the Festival. We give everyone an opportunity to display art works regardless of the timing. Works are accepted during the Festival for display.

Delivery: Entries must be shipped or hand-delivered with a completed entry form identifying artist to

Healing through Creativity
P.O. Box 896
Bluefield, VA 24605

Please use the inquiry forms on http://www.healingthroughcreativity.org for more information.

For shipped work, pack your work carefully, label your packaging material clearly and provide shipping insurance, if necessary.

Return of Work: Accepted works can be collected after festival close and will be returned. All works not picked up or otherwise returned two weeks after the festival close become the property of the Healing through Creativity Festival.

Entry Form: Submitters and performers must submit an entry form describing their work and identifying the submitter should the art work wish to be returned. If desired, entries can be submitted through counselors or other designated individuals. Collaborative works must include the names of each contributing artist.

Entrant’s Agreement: Healing through Creativity reserves the right to photograph works for publicity purposes or for an exhibition poster or flyer. A completed application constitutes agreement to conform to all rules and regulations of this exhibition.

Guidance: The purpose of the exhibit is to share expressive works that promote healing. There will be no judging of entries. Focus on positive aspects of your creative gifts that promote wellness. Aim for your highest possible quality.

Healing through Creativity reserves the right to screen works and, if necessary, place certain works in restricted areas or refuse offensive works.

We receive many enquiries concerning art work, performing and presenting at the Festival. We have a volunteer inquiry team available to answer your questions concerning attending, or otherwise performing at the Festival. A call for presenters, artists and performers is sent 3 months before event start. Please sign up for the newsletter for event information and schedules on the website http://www.healingthroughcreativity.org. Please get in early to avoid disappointment and to help organisers. Our inquiry volunteers will answer within a few days. We wish to help as many as possible to this unique art event.

Poetry: We encourage you to craft, frame or display poetry in a visually appealing format. There are opportunities to also perform poetry. Poetry is accepted via post through our post office box. Please include entry forms, and return postage. We accept poetry via email, but encourage participants to send via post first.

PLEASE INCLUDE RETURN POSTAGE AND ADDRESS DETAILS ON YOUR PACKAGE OR OTHERWISE ARRANGE FOR SHIPPING

Thanks – The Healing through Creativity Team