Opening February 7, 2025, the winter 2025 exhibition will showcase a curated
selection of artwork that transforms viewers into active readers and interpreters, promoting curiosity and encouraging
conversations across a diversity of perspectives.
Selected works should act as a means of communication through the incorporation of words and language,
illuminating and engaging with the dual forces of expression and censorship, and asking viewers to reflect on the
nature of free speech, its possibilities, and its limits. These works should celebrate the transformative power of
words to connect and uplift civil discourse through interactive and reflective experiences.
NLM is looking for artwork in a range of media including, but not limited to: written word, installation, 2D, 3D, digital
media, or performance. Accommodations can be made for multimedia works depending on scale and requirements.
All work must be completed before the application deadline to be considered. Participating artists and artwork will be
selected through this open call-to-artists and a jury selection committee of community partners.

‍
HOW TO APPLY

• Submit an artist bio and statement (300 words max. each). The statement should explain why you are a good
fit for this exhibition and discuss your artwork and artistic practice, explaining how they support the exhibition
goals, themes, and NLM mission (detailed below in “APPLICATION NOTES”).
• Artists are encouraged to apply with multiple artworks that are part of a cohesive body of work.
• If you are selected, the NLM will work with you to write and develop extended artwork labels to be included
in the exhibition based on your artist statement.

IMPORTANT DATES
• The complete application must be submitted by Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.
• We will notify all artists of our decision no later than Friday, December 20, 2024.
• If you are selected, your artwork must be received at the NLM between January 13-24, 2025, ready to install.
Artwork delivery instructions will be outlined in your notification emails.

‍
APPLICATION NOTES
• Preference will be given to artists living in, or accessible to, Philadelphia and the tri-state area.
• In conjunction with the exhibition, NLM will develop a series of programs and events, including artist lectures,
workshops, and guided tours. In the application, we ask that you indicate your level of interest in leading or
participating in these programs. Your response will NOT have an impact on your selection.
• Mission and Vision: The National Liberty Museum connects, educates, and inspires people to explore and
advance the complex practice of liberty. We are committed to building a society that values freedom of thought,
civil discourse, respect for all people, and the essential pursuit of liberty.