Borderland Reflections Art Show
Resistance Through Our Lens
Friday, November 7 | 6 PM – 9 PM MST
Living on the border presents unique challenges: having family across the border, crossing daily for work or school, navigating immigration systems, facing cultural discrimination, or feeling cut off from a community you can see but can’t easily reach. These experiences leave lasting marks on mental well-being.
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This exhibition and competition invites artists to reflect on their struggles, triumphs, and personal journeys through the lens of borderland life.
Call to Cochise County Artists!
We’re inviting Cochise County artists of all mediums to submit new and original works that creatively respond to the theme “Borderlands Reflections: Resistance Through Our Lens.” This is your chance to spotlight the realities of border life, immigration, and mental health, and to reflect, resist, and inspire through art.
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​Whether your approach is abstract, narrative, experimental, or traditional, we want to see how you capture the resilience, identity, and lived experiences of borderland communities at our art show!
Eligibility:
Cash Prizes:
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Open to artists of all ages with ties to border experiences.
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Must reside in Cochise County or a neighboring Mexican border town to participate.
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All mediums welcome: charcoal, paint, fiber, clay, digital, mixed media, and more.
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50
Register as an artist for the show:
Virtual Info Session for Artists
Thursday, August 21 | 12 PM – 1 PM MST
Join Tara Clayton, our Cochise County Organizer, to walk through the theme, purpose, and submission process. We’ll break down everything you need to know so you feel confident and inspired to submit your work. Attendance is optional.
