Severe ME Artists Project 2022!

#MEAction is once again excited to announce our Severe ME Artists Project 2022 that will feature work from those within the severe ME community and will be in recognition of Severe ME Day on August 8th! This project will be an opportunity for those with severe ME to showcase their art work (whether it be writing, photography, drawing, or any other way that illustrates their talents. They can also submit past artwork created before they got sick.) with multiple ways to participate based on a person's energy levels. 

The Severe ME Artists Project 2022 will feature a video compilation and an online gallery of submitted work. The video and online gallery will be shared with the community around Severe ME Day with the goal that people can watch the video and/or scroll through the gallery when it is best for them.This year we are asking that people only submit ONE piece of work to be featured either in the video and/or the gallery. 

To participate in the project, please select an option below on how to submit your work. 

1. If you would like to submit a picture or writing sample of your work, please use this form to attach your work. Photos will be used in the video compilation and featured in the online gallery.

2. If you have the energy and would like to create a short 2-minute video of yourself sharing your work you can upload the video here. Videos submitted will be combined to create the video compilation.

   1. The video can be of you sharing any type of artwork. You can film yourself reading one of your written pieces, you can film yourself showing one of your photographs, you can film yourself showing one of your paintings or sculptures. Really any artwork that you would like to show, we are excited to see! Again, please only share ONE piece of work and for 2 minutes, thank you!

   2. If you would like your name to be shared with your video, please write your name on paper (so we can spell it correctly) and number of years/months living with severe ME. Please include a shot of that paper at the beginning of your video. If you prefer to just share the number of years/months or not share anything that is alright, too. 

Please submit your ONE piece of work (option 1 & 2) by JULY 25TH!

Watch out for the video and online gallery to be released near Severe ME Day!

Art is foundational to activism. It provides a way to tell a story that connects us on a deeper level. It goes beyond the rational and connects on the emotional. We also want to acknowledge the grief that happens around art for those unable to practice their art now due to illness and those who have had to change the way they practice their art. We are holding space for you and keep you at the center of all we do at #MEAction, all year long.Severe ME Day was created by the 25% M.E. Group and you can learn more about their work here.