Families in Gaza have endured one of the most deadly and well-documented genocides in recent history.

As a means of solidarity, both for the families impacted in Gaza and Palestinians who have been living under Zionist occupation for over 76 years, artists Michelle Nazzal & Sam Sundos teamed up to curate a billboard exhibition, under the newly founded collective Unibrow Sun.

Alongside SaveArtSpace, the exhibition is presented in hopes of providing artists and advocates a platform. A place to amplify their voices as they continue to call for an end to the occupation and for a Free Palestine.

This project is not for profit and all fees for submission will go towards project funding costs. In addition, 10% of all submission fees will be donated to our friends at the Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity fund, as they continue their work on the ground.

We are offering scholarships to Palestinian artists in Palestine (or those who have been recently displaced). Please email your submissions to: info@saveartspace.org. Those wishing to contribute to the sponsorship of Palestinian artists may do so via the link below.

A NOTE FROM THE CURATORS:

Palestinian voices are often left out of the conversation in global art spaces. Our involvement in this project is an attempt to offer a larger platform to artists who share our steadfast belief that occupation across all lands must end, and that Palestine, within our lifetime, will be free. We hope to inspire those who have not yet found the courage to use their voices.

We are aware of the indirect support this exhibition provides to Palestinians on the land, who need it most. We use this opportunity to keep Palestine on people's lips in a country that is actively funding its destruction.

If you are looking for ways to directly contribute to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, we have included a list of mutual aid funds. This vetted list shines a light on those doing incredible work and who could really use your support.

@gazamutualaidsolidarity, @gabusittahchildrensfund, @thesameerproject, @apnorg, @palshield

We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between January 9 and February 24, 2025. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on ad space in cities across the country including NYC, LA and the Bay Area.

Open call for art ends February 24, 2025. There is a $10 donation per image submission to participate, each donation is tax deductible and goes to producing the public art. Selected artists will be announced after March 10, 2024. Public art will be installed April 7, 2024 in New York City and will be on view for at least one month.

Curators

Sam Sundos is a Palestinian American artist living and working in Brooklyn, NY. 

Connect with Sam on Instagram at @sabri.

Michelle Nazzal is a Palestinian-American designer and cook. She runs a design firm called Studio Mazboot by day, and moonlights as a vegan chef with her pop-up, Mishmish. She currently resides in Oakland, CA.

Connect with Michelle on Instagram at @mishmishsouq.

SaveArtSpace

Founded in 2015, SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and foster a progressive message of social change. By placing culture over commercialism, SaveArtSpace aims to empower artists from all walks of life and inspire a new generation of young creatives and activists.