Call for Student Work: Women’s Rights are Human Rights
Posted on behalf of MIAD Galleries.
MIAD Galleries invite MIAD students from all majors to submit their own poster designs to be shown as part of the Women’s Rights are Human Rights exhibit, on view Jan 17 – March 8, 2025 in the Brook Stevens Gallery.
Applications are due Jan. 8, 2025.
About the exhibition
“Women’s Rights are Human Rights” showcases a powerful collection of international women’s rights and advocacy posters that highlight the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Created by artists and designers of all genders, the posters on display appeal to the collective responsibility to protect human rights, challenge gender stereotypes, and advance women’s rights. With widely varying stylistic and media approaches, these posters balance uniquely different artistic perspectives with a universal message.
Also showcased are impactful poster designs by MIAD students, who have embraced the theme of women’s rights and gender equality with their distinctive interpretations and innovative creative approaches, offering fresh perspectives that complement the global dialogue.
Curated by Elizabeth Resnick, Professor Emerita, Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Vanilla Chi, “We Stand As One.”
DDB Dubai, “Finding women in technology shouldn’t be this hard. Let’s work together for equal representation in the workplace.”
Michelle Flunger, “Stop FGM (Female Genital Mutilation).”
Antonio Mena, “Mujeres Indígenas del Ecuador/Indigenous Women of Ecuador.”
Elmer Sosa, “Gender Violence.”
Student Poster and Writing Response
Students can submit up to 3 poster designs that showcase their distinctive interpretations and creative approaches to the ongoing issue of gender equality.
Poster submissions must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Size: 12” x 18”, vertical format
- Digital format: high-resolution file (300 dpi), saved as a PDF
- Entries must be submitted through Slideroom: https://miad.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/82179
- Deadline: January 8, 2025
Please contact Monica Miller, Gallery Director, with any questions: monicamiller@miad.edu
MIAD Galleries will facilitate the printing and reserve the right to exclude submissions that have spelling errors, are low print quality, and/or do not adhere to the call prompt.
Student Poster and Writing Response
Contact Monica Miller at monicamiller@miad.edu with any questions.