west gulf drive | sanibel island, florida; Eric J. Taubert; fine art photography collage. PROVIDED

Hurricane Ian peaked as a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 160 mph early on Sept. 28, 2022, while progressing toward the west coast of Florida, and made landfall just below peak intensity in Southwest Florida.

This powerful storm left a profound and enduring mark on Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers, Pine Island and all of the surrounding areas. Hurricane Ian’s damaging winds and unforgiving storm surge ravaged the communities, demolished homes and businesses, left countless lives turned upside down, and tested the spirit of our community. But from the chaos, and through the continuing recovery process, stories of resilience, unity, and unwavering hope have emerged.

Sanibel Art Colony (SAC) is inviting artists to submit images (or videos) of artwork in all mediums:

• Depicting hope for the future of Sanibel Island and Southwest Florida

• Expressing the artist’s feeling and/or experiences before/during/after the hurricane

hurricane ian | sanibel island, florida; Eric J. Taubert; fine art photography collage; Aluminum Archival Dye Sublimation (Matte) Print; 24” x 24”. PROVIDED

• Showing changes in landscapes/landmarks/wildlife due to Hurricane Ian

• Incorporating found materials collected after Hurricane Ian

• Influenced by the hurricane recovery/rebuild process

This is a digital-only exhibition that will be posted on the newly launched SanibelArtColony.com website and widely promoted online through Sanibel Barometer, Sanibel Art Colony, and other Barometer Media platforms.

Timeline:

• Submission deadline: Sept. 20, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.

• Email notification of acceptance or rejection: Sept. 25.

• Digital exhibition on SanibelArtColony.com: Sept. 27 through Nov. 27, 2023 (archived and accessible on the Sanibel Art Colony website, thereafter).

Eligibility and entry fee:

• There is no entry fee for this exhibition.

• All artists must be 18 years or older.

• An entry consists of one to three artworks.

• Artworks in all media will be considered: painting, photography, collage, mixed media, printmaking/intaglio, drawing, cartoon, digital art, sculpture, fabric art, glass, assemblage, video/time-based art, installation, and etc.

• Each entry must be an original design concept of the artist.

Interested artists may see the full exhibition prospectus and submit work to “There’s Calm In Your Eye” online at sanibelartcolony.com.

About Sanibel Art Colony: A Community of Artists Inspired by Sanibel + Captiva Island, Fort Myers, and Southwest Florida

Sanibel Art Colony was founded to elevate the recognition and appreciation of all artists (working in any and all mediums) who share a love for (and connection to) Sanibel Island.

Our mission is to serve as an organizing force providing a deep and inclusive sense of community showcasing the artwork, processes, and personalities of artists who are actively creating art connected to (or inspired by) Sanibel Island (and the surrounding areas) in Southwest Florida.

Learn more at sanibelartcolony.com.

Source: Sanibel Art Colony