Shelter
We invite visionary artists to explore shelter in all its forms—physical, emotional, and societal—for a juried group exhibition that asks: What does it mean to be sheltered, unsafe, or in between? From the warm glow of a yurt’s lattice domes to the fragile layers of cardboard encampments, we seek works that illuminate the spectrum between housed and unhoused, from makeshift survival gear to triumphant symbols of community and success.
TAC will only consider work that can be installed on our exterior spaces. See depictions of the outside of our building by Googling ‘The Art Center Highland Park’ or visiting. TAC accepts no responsibility for conditions caused by natural occurrences, weather, storms, etc., or any circumstance that might occur with an outside installation.
Theme Description
Shelter is more than four walls—it is a living dialogue between body, place, and belonging. We challenge artists to consider:
- Survival: Tents, sleeping bags, lean-tos, impromptu shelters fashioned from found materials.
- Sanctuary: Deliberate architectures—yurts, cabins, custom-built havens that cradle dreams.
- Precariousness: Cardboard encampments, urban underpasses, the unseen margins of society.
- Triumph: Symbols of stability and success that emerge when community, art, and advocacy converge.