CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
Northeast Minneapolis Women as Changemakers
( includes transgender/Femme/non-binary)
Northeast Minneapolis Women is a project created by artist Ellie Kidder. Each participating women of project, Ellie Kidder will create a unique portrait in the classic style caricature. Past examples of this work can be found here. Portraits will be done in pastel. The artwork will be showcased, profiled, and celebrated in an exhibition (location to be determined). Original art will be available for purchase. Participating women will receive a print of their portrait.
Who is a Change-maker:
Women that lives / works in Northeast Minneapolis as defined by this link.
A woman who as a story to tell. A woman who has become an advocate for their neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. It does not need to be deeply personal but it is my hope that during the show some women will find a source of inspiration and hope from your story.
Examples of impact may include but are not limited to:
Can anyone become a candidate for WOMEN OF NORTHEAST TAPESTRY?
Yes, as long as you identified yourself as a woman, regardless of sex assigned at birth.
Can I nominate any woman to be a candidate for this show?
Yes, as long as this candidate either lives or work in Northeast Minneapolis. Cannot accept anyone beyond Northeast Minneapolis as define in this link. Explain why you feel this candidate deserves to be recognize in a paragraph.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes, however, you would need at least 1 woman who can vouches for you or nominate you. Contact me in private and we will go from there.
Do you have someone to nominate?
Email me at [email protected] with a paragraph explaining your nomination by Saturday, October 15.
Next steps after nomination:
Ellie will arrange for interview for any candidate that she feels drawn to from email.
Questions? Check out this project's FAQ page.
Who is a Change-maker:
Women that lives / works in Northeast Minneapolis as defined by this link.
A woman who as a story to tell. A woman who has become an advocate for their neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. It does not need to be deeply personal but it is my hope that during the show some women will find a source of inspiration and hope from your story.
Examples of impact may include but are not limited to:
- Engaging Northeast Minneapolis residents for healthier lifestyle
- Innovative in making neighborhood safer and feeling welcome
- Mentoring teenagers that will leave them profound impact for lifetime in a positive experience
- Helping elderly residents feeling being a part of neighborhood
- Running a community garden and a portion of food donated to the area needed the most
- It can be anything and hopefully a tie with your life challenge.
Can anyone become a candidate for WOMEN OF NORTHEAST TAPESTRY?
Yes, as long as you identified yourself as a woman, regardless of sex assigned at birth.
Can I nominate any woman to be a candidate for this show?
Yes, as long as this candidate either lives or work in Northeast Minneapolis. Cannot accept anyone beyond Northeast Minneapolis as define in this link. Explain why you feel this candidate deserves to be recognize in a paragraph.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes, however, you would need at least 1 woman who can vouches for you or nominate you. Contact me in private and we will go from there.
Do you have someone to nominate?
Email me at [email protected] with a paragraph explaining your nomination by Saturday, October 15.
Next steps after nomination:
Ellie will arrange for interview for any candidate that she feels drawn to from email.
Questions? Check out this project's FAQ page.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.