Objects of Affirmation

A Queerlective Exhibition in collaboration with Totally Tea
Exhibition Dates: July 7 – August 25, 2025
Location: Totally Tea + Coffee, 2 Capital Plaza, Concord, NH 03301

About the Show

What does it mean to affirm your identity on your own terms? What memories, objects, or creative acts have helped you become more yourself?

Objects of Affirmation is a community-centered art exhibition inspired by the powerful work of the Museum of Transology, the UK’s largest collection of objects documenting trans, non-binary, and intersex lives through everyday items and handwritten narratives. Like the museum, this show invites LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives to share both artworks and meaningful objects that reflect and affirm their identities.

We welcome affirmations of the full self. Whether you’re embracing your queerness, celebrating your cultural heritage, navigating disability or motherhood, or honoring your BIPOC identity, your story matters. Through personal art and objects, we’re building a living archive of becoming, resilience, and joy.

In addition to visual artwork, we are accepting objects that represent personal affirmation; items from your life that carry meaning, significance, or transformation. Artists are encouraged to submit a short written reflection to accompany their piece, echoing the Museum of Transology’s practice of preserving story and object together.

Call for Art is Now Open!

We are currently accepting submissions of:

• Visual artwork (painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, etc.)

• Personally significant objects or mementos

• A short written statement or reflection explaining your piece’s meaning

All submissions must be:

• Ready to hang or display (wired or sawtooth hardware for wall-mounted work)

• Appropriate for all ages

Submit Your Work by:

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Submission Form

Submission Guidelines

Theme:
Artwork or objects should reflect themes of identity affirmation; personally, politically, culturally, or emotionally.

Mediums Accepted:
2D visual art (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, digital, mixed media) and meaningful physical objects.
All pieces must be display-ready. Artists submitting 3D objects must include clear instructions for display.

Size Restrictions:
Due to space limitations, wall-mounted work should not exceed 36 inches in any direction.

Hanging Requirements:

• All wall pieces must be ready to hang with either a sawtooth hanger or wired backing (wire preferred).

• We are unable to install work that does not meet these requirements.

Content Considerations:
Totally Tea is a family-friendly, all-ages, and sober space. We ask that submissions avoid explicit nudity, gore, or extreme violence. Politically engaged work is welcome and encouraged, provided it aligns with the space’s values of inclusion and care.

Sales & Commission

• All sales will be processed through Totally Tea’s POS system.

• Artists will receive 70% of the sale price.

• 15% will go to Totally Tea to cover overhead and exhibition costs.

• 15% will go to Queerlective to support community programming.

• Payouts will be issued within 30 days of the show closing via Venmo, check, or another agreed-upon method.

Important Dates

Installation Details

• Queerlective will oversee curation and installation.

• Hanging hardware may need to be adjusted or added on-site; small holes may be made for secure display.

• All wall repairs will be handled at the conclusion of the exhibition.

How to Submit

Submit via the form linked here: Submission Form Link

You’ll be asked to include:

• Artist Name & Contact Info

• Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price (if for sale) for each submission

• 1 high-quality image per piece

• A short written reflection or artist statement (optional but encouraged)

Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces.

For any questions, please contact Randall@Queerlective.com

Let’s preserve our stories, identities, and affirmations on our terms.
We can’t wait to see what you share. 💖✨