July 7, 2025 |Arts, Call for art, Galleries at LynnArts (GALA), News, Non-profits

Call For Art: D Is For Disrupt

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The Galleries at LynnArts (GALA) currently has a call for art for their new exhibit “D is for Disrupt“.

D is for Disrupt invites you to share work that breaks rules, bends expectations, and boldly goes where polite society might not. This exhibit celebrates the art of rebellion—whether it’s personal, political, cultural, or conceptual. If your work stirs the pot, rattles cages, causes discomfort, throws things into disorder, or questions authority, we want to put it on display! We’re looking for artists who dare to disturb the norm, challenge the comfortable, and spark critical dialogue. Whether you’re pushing back against power, deconstructing identity, or just flipping the bird to conformity—this is your platform.

All media welcome: painting, collage, mixed media, sculpture, installation, photography, video, performance proposals, and more. GALA will only accept AI-generated work that is created using prompts based on your own original artwork, concepts, or creative input.

Intake will run from August 20th-23rd. The opening reception will be on Wednesday, August 27th from 6pm-9pm.

For inspiration the full definition of the word disrupt is below. 

Disrupt (verb)
Pronunciation: /dis-ˈrəpt/

General Definition:

To interrupt the normal course, structure, or functioning of something, often causing confusion, disorder, or a significant change.

Expanded Meanings:

1. To interrupt or break apart the normal flow or continuity of something:
   
   • Example: A loud noise disrupted the meeting.
     
2. To cause disorder or turmoil in a system, event, or environment:
   
   • Example: The storm disrupted power lines throughout the city.
     
3. To drastically alter or challenge an existing structure or process, often with innovation or force:
   
   • Example (business/technology): Streaming services disrupted the traditional television industry.
     
4. To throw into confusion or disorder:
   
   • Example: The unexpected resignation of the leader disrupted the organization.
     

Etymology:

From Latin disruptus, past participle of disrumpere, meaning “to break apart,” from dis- (apart) + rumpere (to break).

Common Synonyms:

• Disturb
• Interrupt
• Derail
• Upset
• Shake up
• Disorganized
• Interfere with
• Overturn (esp. in innovation or revolution)
  

Modern Usage (especially in tech or business):

In contemporary settings, particularly in the startup or innovation space, “disrupt” often carries a positive connotation, implying:

• Introducing a bold, new idea that changes the way an industry operates.
  
• Challenging the status quo with inventive or transformative practices.

Example: “Disruptive innovation” refers to a new development that displaces established market leaders.

For more information please email galleriesatlynnarts@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by the Galleries at LynnArts (GALA).