Art Gallery

The PHA 2022 Art Gallery highlights the artistic talents of people with pulmonary hypertension (PH), caregivers, family members and PH-treating health care professionals. Proceeds support PHA’s mission to extend and improve the lives of people affected by PH. The first art gallery debuted at PHA 2018 in Orlando, Florida.

Selection Criteria

The artist/art team will be chosen by the following criteria:

• Visual impact
• Professional quality*
• Content appropriate for all audiences

*Submissions by pediatric PH patients will be given special consideration.

Submission Guidelines

1. Artwork must be one of the following mediums:
   • Photography
   • Painting (original or reprint)
   • Drawing
2. Artwork must not weigh more than 5 pounds, including packaging material.
3. Physical dimensions should not be larger than 12 inches (height), 12 inches (width) and 3 inches (depth).
4. Sculptures, ceramics, fabric or any medium other than paper or canvas will not be accepted.
5. Artists must complete a 100-word limit  statement on the background and meaning behind each submission.
6. All artwork submitted will be considered a donation to PHA. The artist agrees to allow PHA to use the submitted piece to raise funds for PHA. Artists won't receive compensation.
7. Artwork won't be returned to the artist.
8. Artists should submit artwork online for approval before shipping finished product to PHA.

9. If artwork is accepted, artists must agree that they relinquish all rights and ownership of the piece by submitting any original artwork.

10. Accepted artwork must be shipped to PHA's Silver Spring office at 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Artwork shipped directly to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta will not be accepted. Artists are responsible for shipping costs.

Key Dates

• Feb. 11: Submissions open.
• April 8: Submissions deadline.
• April 15: Artist(s) notified of acceptance.
• April 16-May 13: Artwork must arrive at PHA's Silver Spring office no later than May 13. Any artwork received after May 13 won't be included in the gallery and won't be returned to the artist.
• June 11: Tickets go on sale at PHA 2022 for pieces selected by the committee. Art will be displayed in the Ballroom Foyer.
• June 12: Winners will be chosen and announced. Winners must pick up artwork by Sunday, June 12 from the PHA Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall.