Call for Artists

Free the People

A Traveling Auditory Art Exhibit Curated by the University of Streets & Corners
In Conjunction with Granny’s Wisdom

The University of Streets & Corners invites visual artists, muralists, illustrators, and multidisciplinary creators to submit work for Free the People, a traveling auditory art exhibit exploring the collective frustrations, resilience, and voices of the people in today’s political, social, and economic climate.

This exhibit centers lived experience as truth and art as a vehicle for liberation. Artists are encouraged to confront systems, question narratives, and speak honestly about the pressures faced by everyday people while envisioning pathways toward freedom.

Theme

Free the People asks artists to interpret and express the emotional weight, resistance, hope, and unrest felt by the masses. Submissions should address themes such as systemic inequality, economic pressure, cultural identity, political fatigue, generational struggle, and the pursuit of liberation.

Artwork should prominently feature red tones, symbolizing urgency, resistance, sacrifice, and power. Artists are strongly encouraged to incorporate Granny’s Wisdom as a visual language within their work, using the lettering to hide messages, embed meaning, or encode truth beneath the surface.

Artist Opportunity

Artists selected for the exhibit will receive a no cost commercial license to use Granny’s Wisdom for future commissioned artworks. This license allows artists to legally integrate the script into commissioned client work as part of their creative practice.

In exchange, participating artists agree to submit one original artwork for inclusion in the traveling exhibit.

In addition, exhibit attendees will be encouraged to commission artwork directly from participating artists, creating ongoing opportunities for exposure, income, and creative collaboration beyond the exhibition.

Eligibility

Open to emerging and established artists working in
Visual art
Illustration
Mural design
Mixed media
Symbolic or text based work
Multidisciplinary practices

Artists must be able to submit work that aligns with the exhibit theme and visual direction.

Submission Guidelines

Artists should submit
A brief artist statement
One proposed artwork or concept
Portfolio samples or social media links
Confirmation of willingness to incorporate Granny’s Wisdom

Final artwork specifications and delivery details will be shared upon selection.

About the Exhibit

Free the People is a traveling auditory and visual experience designed for museums, galleries, cultural spaces, and community venues. The exhibit pairs powerful visuals with soundscapes and narrative elements to immerse audiences in the stories, frustrations, and hopes of the people.

This project is part of the broader mission of the University of Streets & Corners to honor lived experience as education and to empower artists as cultural educators.

Call to Action

Artists interested in participating are invited to submit their work and become part of a growing movement that uses art to educate, provoke, and liberate.

Submit your work. Hide your message. Free the people.