Embodied Existence From Chronic Pain Project

The Chronic Pain Project brings artists with experiences of chronic pain together to shift narratives and perceptions of invisible conditions while creating empathy for the people living with them. This exhibit, "Embodied Existence," will be held at Lewis & Clark's Watzek Library. We encourage anyone living with chronic pain or caring for someone with a chronic condition to submit a piece and to consider what it means to be embodied.

Anyone living with chronic pain or caring for an individual with chronic pain is encouraged and welcome to submit art. No previous art background required. All art modalities accepted; however, display space for 3-D art is limited. See our Call for Artists for more information.

*Anyone can be a caregiver! They can be healthcare providers, family members, friends, even community members.

All applicants MUST fill out this additional survey to be considered for the show. Those who have filled it out previously do not need to re-submit. 

Important: Please ensure your phone number is filled out in your 'My Profile' tab before hitting submit, or provide it in the required question below so our gallery can coordinate logistics. 

By submitting work for exhibition:

Release of Liability. I (the Artist) understand that my artwork may be installed in high-traffic locations or other places with public access and little or no supervision. Artwork is installed with minor theft deterrent elements. I understand that most exhibit sites (“Hosting Entities”) and the Chronic Pain Project carry no insurance or other coverage against damage, destruction, theft, or other loss to the artwork. I agree for myself and my heirs that I will not hold Hosting Entities or Chronic Pain Project or any of their directors, officers, members, staff, employees, volunteers, assigns, agents, contractors, and representatives (“Agents”) responsible in any way for damaged or stolen artwork, including damage or loss caused in whole or in part by a third party or in whole or in part by the negligence of Chronic Pain Project or Hosting Entities or any of their Agents, other than that which results from the gross negligence, wanton or willful misconduct, or reckless or intentional conduct of Chronic Pain Project or Hosting Entities or any of their Agents. Nothing in this release imposes liability upon Chronic Pain Project or Hosting Entities or any of their Agents for any losses or damages caused solely by third parties. 

Acknowledgment of Risk. The artist acknowledges that artwork is displayed in high-traffic, public venues and understands that only minor theft deterrent measures are in place. The artist accepts these conditions as a known risk of participation.

No Insurance Coverage. Neither The Chronic Pain Project nor the exhibition site carries insurance or provides any other coverage for submitted artwork. Artists are encouraged to obtain their own coverage if desired.

Artist Responsibility. The artist confirms they are the sole owner of the submitted work, or have obtained all necessary permissions to submit it, and that it does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

Promotional Use. The artist grants The Chronic Pain Project a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to photograph, reproduce, and share images of the submitted artwork for promotional purposes directly related to the exhibition, including but not limited to social media, website, press materials, and fundraising. The artist will be credited wherever reasonably possible. This right does not extend to commercial sale or licensing of the artwork itself. 

By submitting artwork, the artist acknowledges they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.