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2026 Inaugural Community Art Exhibition · New York, NY

Illuminating Endometriosis

A NYC showcase amplifying the lived experiences of endometriosis through art. Join us as an artist, sponsor, or guest to help bring this invisible condition into powerful public view.

FLARE art exhibition installation
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Making the Invisible Visible
Endometriosis affects millions worldwide, yet remains misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and culturally invisible.

The exhibition exists to change how chronic illness and women's health are seen, discussed, and understood through art.

This exhibit celebrates the stories, struggles, and resilience of women navigating chronic pain, reproductive health challenges, and the journey toward proper diagnosis.

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Why This Matters
The case for art as advocacy
The Problem — An Invisible Public Health Issue +

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing severe pain, fatigue, organ dysfunction, and infertility.

Despite affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth, endometriosis remains one of the most under-recognized medical conditions globally. On average, individuals wait 7–10 years for an accurate diagnosis.

During that time, many experience
  • Persistent physical pain
  • Medical dismissal or misdiagnosis
  • Emotional isolation
  • Disrupted education and careers
  • Reduced quality of life

For many, the illness remains invisible to others — existing privately within the body while daily life continues outwardly unchanged.

Beyond Medicine — Why Awareness Alone Is Not Enough +

Conversations about endometriosis have traditionally occurred within medical spaces. While medical research and treatment are essential, they do not fully capture the lived experience of chronic illness.

Pain, identity, grief, resilience, and embodiment cannot be measured solely through clinical language. Cultural silence surrounding women's health has contributed to misunderstanding, stigma, and delayed recognition of suffering.

Art offers another way of knowing. Through visual expression, storytelling, and creative practice, artists can translate complex bodily experiences into forms that invite empathy, dialogue, and deeper understanding.

Why Art Matters — Art as Advocacy +

Art has long played a role in shaping public understanding of social issues, from mental health to disability rights to gender equity.

Art allows audiences to
  • Encounter experiences different from their own
  • Engage emotionally rather than diagnostically
  • Reconsider assumptions about health and the body

Through exhibitions, publications, podcasts, and community programming, FLARE uses art to transform private experiences into shared cultural dialogue.

FLARE exhibition artworks on gallery wall
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Call for Artists
Submissions now open
Apply to be included in our inaugural exhibition, Illuminating Endometriosis.

FLARE invites artists of all backgrounds to submit work for our upcoming exhibit exploring the lived experiences of women with endometriosis. We welcome artwork that reflects personal narratives, abstract interpretations, or related medical and emotional experiences.

Submit Artwork
Who Can Submit +
  • Artists of all backgrounds, experience levels, and locations are encouraged to apply
  • Works that tell a story, convey lived experiences, or explore personal or societal aspects of endometriosis are especially welcome
  • Both professional and emerging artists are invited; authenticity, creativity, and storytelling matter most
Submission Guidelines +
What to submit
  • High-quality images of your artwork (JPEG, PNG, or PDF, max 10MB per file)
  • Artist statement or description (150–200 words) explaining your inspiration, process, or the story behind the work
  • Optional: personal story and reflection about your connection to endometriosis or related themes
Artwork types accepted
  • Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor)
  • Drawing / Illustration
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
  • Mixed media
  • Other visual art forms
Additional info
  • Indicate if your artwork is available for sale
  • Include dimensions and medium
  • Only original work will be considered
Submission Timeline +
  • Submission deadline: June 30, 2026 — please submit all required materials by this date
  • Notification of acceptance: July 31, 2026 — all artists will be notified whether their work has been accepted
  • Exhibit dates: Anticipated September 2026 — selected artists will have time to prepare and deliver their work

We encourage you to submit early. Don't worry if this is your first submission — FLARE values authenticity and perspective above all else.

A Message from the Founder +

As the founder of FLARE, I want to personally encourage you to share your story through your art. Whether you are expressing your own journey living with endometriosis, or exploring what it's like to support and witness someone you love navigate this disease, your voice matters.

Joining this exhibit is more than submitting artwork — it's connecting with a community of creators who understand, who have lived similar experiences, and who are committed to spreading awareness.

By putting your work out into the world, you are turning personal experiences into a collective message, giving visibility to what is often invisible. At FLARE, we believe CREATIVITY = VISIBILITY — together we can make art the world cannot ignore, art that brings endometriosis into focus and makes the disease impossible to overlook.

Your story, your perspective, your art — they all matter, and we can't wait to see them come to life in this powerful exhibit.

Keep creating, keep healing — Priscilla

We believe creativity = visibility — art the world cannot ignore.
The FLARE ethos
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Attend the Exhibition
Tickets from $15
FLARE Inaugural Art Exhibition

The Ticket

from $15.00 · General & VIP

Join FLARE for its inaugural community art exhibition in New York City — an immersive experience exploring endometriosis, chronic illness, and embodied storytelling through visual art.

Your ticket grants entry to a curated gallery experience featuring original works, installation moments, and storytelling pieces designed to be experienced slowly and intentionally. Move through at your own pace, with space to reflect, connect, and engage.

VIP ticket holders receive an invite to the in-person, day-before official FLARE book launch celebration event.

All proceeds support FLARE's mission to amplify endometriosis awareness through art, education, and community programming.

DateSaturday, Sept 26
TimeTBA
LocationNew York City
TicketsGeneral / VIP
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Three Ways to Take Part