Gender X is the creation of grassroots organizers, Labyrinth Arts Collective, Inc. and will be held at the Pride Center of Staten Island, 25 Victory Blvd for the first time! This is the first time this theme is being explored in our community through the means of a Juried Exhibition. Taking place in Staten Island, New York, we will attempt to open up discussion of this social issue as interpreted by artists for the community to learn and for a certain level of exposure to be reached from the audience expected to attend from the outer boroughs.

BEST of SHOW GOLD: $500 at the Opening Reception, the artist whose work is juried as ‘Best of Show’ by juror will receive a cash prize.

BEST of SHOW SILVER: $ 300 at the Opening Reception, the artist whose work is juried ‘Best of Show Silver’ juror will receive a cash prize

CERTIFICATES of ACHIEVEMENT: During at the opening reception, $100 for each of 3 winners will be awarded. All above selections will be made by our juror.

CURATOR’S CHOICE: $100 awarded at the Opening Reception to one artist whose work is chosen for excellence by the Curators for GENDER X, Elaine Mendez and Fritz Weiss.