RAW FORM: Call for Art

Raw Form: Call for Art

Raw Form is a captivating exhibition showcasing the dynamic works of two Pittsburgh contemporary women  artists, Mary Mastren-Williams and Samantha Cortese. The exhibition offers art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to delve into the vibrant world of expressive painting through their artwork and artwork of other local women artists. 

Pittsburgh and Western PA contemporary women artists are invited to join Mary and Samantha  in showing their work in Raw Form. Two artists will be selected to exhibit 5-10 artworks each for a two week period

Raw Form: A celebration of local contemporary women artists.

Atithi Studio is thrilled to announce Raw Form, a captivating exhibition showcasing the dynamic works of two Pittsburgh contemporary artists, Mary Mastren-Williams and Samantha Cortese. Pittsburgh and Western PA contemporary women artists are invited to join Mary and Samantha in showing their work in Raw Form. Two artists will be selected to exhibit 5-10 artworks each for a two week period during the Raw Form exhibition.

The exhibition opens on March 21, 2025 and runs through April 19, 2025 at Atithi Studios, 1020 N Canal St., Pittsburgh, PA, offering art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to delve into the vibrant world of expressive painting and contemporary art.

Mary Mastren-Williams and Samantha Cortese are recognized for their bold approaches to contemporary art, utilizing vibrant colors, gestural movements, and evocative textures to create visually stimulating and emotionally charged experiences.

• Mary Mastren-Williams delves into the human form with layers of line, color, and textures, creating narratives that spark dialogue and introspection.
• Samantha Cortese’s work explores themes of memory and imagination through a flurry of color and shapes as she explores and discovers her creative self.

Raw Form brings together these distinct artistic voices, along with highlighting other local  contemporary women artists, creating a dynamic dialogue between their individual styles and artistic processes. The juxtaposition of their works allows viewers to appreciate the diverse ways in which contemporary artists utilize expression through paint to explore their chosen themes and evoke emotional responses.

Call for Art: 

Mary and Samantha are in search for two (2) contemporary women artists from the Pittsburgh area to be featured within Raw Form. Each artist will have a 2 week feature within the Raw form exhibition.

Entry Requirements: 

1. Artist statement and bio
2. Three to five (3-5) digital images of actual or proposed work. Proposed work must be consistent in style with submitted images.  Images should be presented in JPEG format and labeled as LASTNAME_TITLEOFWORK.jpeg
3. Art must be 2-D and ready to hang. No 3-d work.
4. Looking for establish or emerging artists

Timeline: 

October 1, 2024: submission deadline, entries due

October 25, 2025: Acceptance announcements via email

March 21, 2025 - April 19, 2025:  Raw Form exhibit at Atithi Studios

March 21, 2025 - April 6, 2025: 1st artist feature

April 6, 2025 - April 19, 2025: 2nd artist feature

Fee: $25 entry fee payable via venmo @Mary-Mastren-Williams 

Selection Process: Two(2) Featured artists to be selected by Mary Mastren-Williams and Samantha Cortese. Each artist will have an apx. two (2) week feature during the Raw Form exhibit at Atithi Studios. Artists must be a female contemporary artist working in painting, drawing, printmaking, or any other 2-D media, and reside in Pittsburgh, PA or Western PA. 

Notification to artist: 

Artists will be notified of acceptance by October 25, 2025 via email.

Accepted Artwork: 

Two (2) artists will be accepted to exhibit 5 - 10 artworks, depending on size, as part of Raw Form at Atithi Studios, 1020 N. Canal St., Pittsburgh, PA. Each artist will exhibit for a two week period. Artwork needs to be framed and ready for hanging. All works should be for sale. Artist 1 will exhibit from March 21, 2025- April 6, 2025. Artist 2 will exhibit from April 6, 2025- April 19, 2025.

Delivery: 

Artworks will be delivered to Atithi Studios, 1020 N. Canal St., Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Artist 1 will deliver artwork on or before March 21, 2025. Artist 2 will deliver work on or before April 6, 2025. 

Pickup Artwork by: 

Artworks will be picked up from Atithi Studios, 1020 N. Canal St., Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Artist 1 will pick up artwork on April 6, 2025 or no later than April 8, 2025. Artist 2 will pick up work on April 19, 2025 or no later than April 21, 2025.

Sales: 

All works must be for sale. Atithi Studios reserves a 30% commission on sold artworks.

Contact: 

For questions or more info contact:

Mary Mastren-Williams at hello@marymastrenwilliams.com or 

Samantha Cortese at info@samanthacorteseart.com