Overdose Awareness Exhibition 

July 12 – September 14, 2024

Welcome Gallery, Summit Artspace

140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, visual artists in Summit County and contiguous counties (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Stark, Wayne) are invited to submit artworks about their own experience with overdose or in honor of a loved one who passed from an overdose. Artists working in all visual media are eligible to apply. There is no entry fee to apply. 

Important Dates:

· Deadline for Entry: Friday, May 31 at 11:59 p.m.

· Notification of Acceptance: Friday, June 14

· Artwork Drop-off: June 28 from Noon—7 p.m. & June 29 from 11 a.m.—5 p.m.

· Exhibition Opening: Friday, July 12, 5 - 8 p.m.

· Overdose Awareness Event: August 31; More details to be announced

· Artwork Pick-up: Monday, September 23, from 11 a.m.—2p.m. & 4—6 p.m.

 PLEASE NOTE: Exact dates and location of exhibition are subject to change due to anticipated construction taking place at Summit Artspace this summer.

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises and stimulates action and discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. The campaign also acknowledges the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable. 

This exhibition is sponsored by Summit County Public Health and Summit Recovery Hub. 

Eligibility:

• The exhibition is open to artists who live, work, or attend school in Summit and contiguous counties (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Stark, or Wayne County).
• Artists must be age 18 and over. 

 Size and Weight Limits:

• Final installation size of 2-D work cannot exceed 4' (48") wide or 7' (84") high.
• 3-D work must not exceed 39" in diameter, nor may any single component of the work exceed 50 pounds.
• All wall mounted artwork must be wired with appropriate hardware for weight of piece, no saw tooth hangers.
• All work must be identified (labelled) with the artist name and contact information when delivered.

Summit Artspace has a limited number of pedestals available. The artist may be required to provide a special display fixture appropriate for the installation. Please note all displays are subject to Summit Artspace approval. Suitability of works which must be suspended, require a power source, are between 35-50 pounds, are close to the size limitations or have other special installation requirements will be determined on an individual basis. Professional installation will be provided by Summit Artspace. Care will be taken when handling and displaying all artwork; however Summit Artspace waives responsibility for either damage or loss of artwork. Upon entering you will be emailed future call for art opportunities at Summit Artspace.