From the Mission Cultural Center:

“You Are Beautiful” is a simple, powerful statement aspiring to create moments
of positive self-realization. The intention behind the message is to be received
as a simple act of kindness, an innovative approach to a fundamental concept. This
is an open call to make your own “You Are Beautiful” piece. Any size & media. Prior
artist experience is helpful, but not required.

This exhibition is inspired by a 2005 Los Angeles exhibition that resulted in over
100 works from 50+ artists from around the world.

View submitted work, as well as large-scale installations and a full wall collage (scroll left to right).

Work may be curated for the exhibition itself. All works will be documented and
displayed on the website, or in future publications. You may have your work returned
to you, or installed on the streets of San Francisco at the end of the show.
All work is due (postmarked) by Friday, January 6, 2012 in San Francisco.

Download an artwork form (PDF) here.

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