" DREAMS, DEITIES, AND ARCHETYPES” - A Call to Visionary Artists

               

 Lauren Raine                                        Kathy Keler                         Carl  Gustave Jung

 

" DREAMS, DEITIES, AND ARCHETYPES”

Calling Artists for an Exhibition of Visionary Artists

January 31^st  through April 21^st 2026

“The essence of a great work of art is its ability to rise above the personal

 and speak to the heart of humankind.” …… Carl Gustav Jung

The revolutionary psychologist Carl Jung was also an artist who saw art as a powerful expression of the unconscious, and as a way for the collective unconscious  to manifest. He believed visionary art often came from a transcendent or "outside" source, "flowing" through the artist rather than solely reflecting the artist's conscious will. Visionary art often departs from traditional realism to portray a less tangible world, exploring the mysterious “pentimento’s” of a “larger reality” that arises from the inner landscape of each artist.

In support of this understanding, the Southern Arizona Friends of Jung and the Stevens Gallery in the Stearns Center for the Arts in Tucson, Arizona, invite artists to submit work that shares their very unique visions. The Stevens Gallery is a bright, modern space that can host an impressive and beautiful new exhibit – we look forward to seeing your work.

Submission Deadline:                  October 15, 2025. Response by  December 15, 2025.

Jury Fee:                                      none

Delivery of accepted works:        January 24, 12  to 2pm at the Gallery, 1545 East Copper Street, Tucson, AZ

Installation:                                 January 31,   9am to 3pm

The Opening Reception:            February 7,  6 to 8pm

Gallery Open & Special Events:  February 14,  March 7,  April 14   (12 pm to 4 pm)

Pick up of Work:                          April 20 and April 21 (3pm to 5pm)

Eligibility: Open to Tucson artists and artists from Southern Arizona. Work must be hand delivered only – we cannot accept shipments. The gallery is a bright, modern space that showcases the artwork of Salpointe Art Center  as well as invited regional artists and art affiliations. Purchases made through the Stevens Gallery benefit the artist (90%) and the Center for the Arts (10%). Sold works, whether through the Gallery Exhibition or through our Online Catalog/Exhibition must stay in  the exhibition until the show ends. Purchases of work online can be made through ArtPal.

How to Submit Work:

Accepted Mediums are  Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpture, and Photography.  We cannot accept video or digital mediums.

Image Format:  Please provide up to five  (5) images of artwork in JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Images should include the title as well as artist’s name. Please list the title, dimensions, medium and prices on the Entry Form. All entries must be original works created by the submitting artist, and if they are a series, also please let us know. Please also include a brief artist statement (max 250 words) about  your work and how it connects to the theme.

Contact Email:    safojart@gmail.com

Online Application Form:

  https://safojvisionaryarts.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-call-to-visionary-artists.html

Upcoming Workshop and Lecture in Tucson

Valarie James as "Sophia", 2003

ARCHETYPES OF THE DIVINE FEMININE
A Lecture and a Workshop

LECTURE: Fri., Feb. 12, 2010, 7:30pm—9:30pm

$15.00* members / $20.00*

Lecture held at:

Bloom Educational Center
Grace St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church

2331 E. Adams St.

TWO-DAY WORKSHOP:

Sat., Feb.13 & 20, 2010
9:30am—4:30pm

Tucson Mountain address to be given registrants.

Archetypes of the Divine Feminine—Lecture by Lauren Raine

Lauren Raine’s book Masks of the Goddess: Sacred Masks & Dance has helped people explore and choreograph archetypes of the Feminine Divine and the Great Goddess in workshops, theatre, ritual and dance. Her project included creating thirty masks that highlight the importance of the goddess studies to women and to our multi-cultural world. She will share info about the masks, goddesses and the Divine Feminine. There will also be discussion and personal
applications.

"Saraswati" (2006) (India)

The Goddess Within — A Two-Day Workshop

The workshop is a chance to explore “the Goddess within.” We will draw on the power of our mythic imaginations as we explore archetypes of the Divine Feminine through mask making and storytelling. In this workshop you will:

• Sculpt a mask from your face
• Explore personally significant stories of the Goddess
• Learn approaches to working with sacred masks
• Experience the transformative power of working with aspects of the
Divine Feminine, and take home the means to continue your exploration.

Note: There is a $10 fee for supplies. Bring a “Goddess story” of your own—mythic, contemporary, or personal— that matters to you, along with found and natural objects you might want to use in your mask.

For more information see www.rainewalker.com.

*MEMBERS’ COST:

$60.00 early bird registration, $80.00 later. *Membership is $25.
$20 for senior or student.

NON-MEMBERS’ COST: $90

To register or for more information—see www.safoj.org or call 520-327-3485.
Mail pre-registration information (name, address, phone, and email) and check to:

Southern Arizona Friends of Jung • P.O. Box 64267 •Tucson, AZ 85728-4267

Amaterasu, "Great Woman Who Is The Sun" (Japan)