Artist Submission — Capital M

Thank you for sharing your work with us. This form should take about 5 minutes to complete. Please fill out all required fields (marked *). Motherhood is an intersectional experience. Please note that we are seeking creative works that reflect motherhood, including but not limited to the experiences of being a mother, having a mother, or knowing a mother.

Artist Information

Full Legal Name *

Pronouns

Artist / Professional Name (if different)

Art Medium(s) *

The mediums you work in (e.g., painting, photography, textile, sculpture, mixed media).

Email Address *

Phone Number *

City and State *

If you live in DC, what is your Ward or neighborhood?

Artist Statement & Bio

Artist Statement *

Tell us about your work, your practice, or what inspired this piece (around 250 words preferred, but not required).

Short Artist Bio *

A brief bio we can use in exhibition materials (around 100 words preferred, but not required).

Link to Images of Your Work

Shareable link (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).

Upload Files or Images

Optional. Up to 5 images or PDFs of your work (about 25MB each).

For larger files or if upload fails, please email attachments directly to Charlia@impactyounow.com.

Website, Portfolio, or Instagram

Optional but encouraged.

Your Work

It's okay if you don't have a specific piece ready or in mind. The exhibit is in Spring 2027, however, we are seeking funding with deadlines approaching and need to share some information in advance. Feel free to write "untitled" and "TBD" for this section. What's most important is that we have examples of your work, or your portfolio, artist statements and consent to include you in proposals for funding for Capital M.

Artwork Title *

Medium *

e.g., oil on canvas, digital print, mixed media, ceramic, video

Date Created *

Dimensions *

Height x Width x Depth (if applicable)

Approximate Weight

Only needed if the piece is over 10 lbs.

Brief Description of the Work *

2–3 sentences.

Capital M Alignment

Which Capital M pillar best aligns with your work? *

Interested in artist talks, workshops, or public programming?

Accessibility needs or requested accommodations

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Consent to Participate

I confirm I am the creator or rights holder of the submitted work.I consent to my artwork being considered for inclusion in the exhibition.I consent to having my work and accompanying information (name, statement, bio, and images) submitted for consideration as part of the Capital M exhibition.If selected, I grant permission for my artwork and related installation images to be used for exhibition promotion, documentation, archival purposes, press materials, social media, and grant reporting purposes. Images will not be used for commercial resale purposes.I understand that submission does not guarantee inclusion in the final exhibition.I have read and agree with the statements above.

Printed Name *

Signature (type your full name) *

Date *

"Who Raised You?" Exhibition.