Open Space is pleased to announce the Sixth Annual Publications & Multiples Fair (PMF VI) on March 28th and 29th, 2015. This annual event is a celebration and survey of artist publications, prints, and objects produced in multiple, with related lectures and programs. Last year’s fair featured over over 80 independent publishers, galleries, and artists from Baltimore and across the country. We hope to showcase even more amazing work at the fair this March, in a great new location here in Baltimore, The Baltimore Design School. Join us for the weekend!

Vendor applications open until February 9th.

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Entries Sought for 10th Annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition

Apply via Slideroom: https://northcharlestonculturalartsdepartment.slideroom.com/#/login/program/24175

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Sculpture artists from across the nation are invited to participate in the tenth annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition. Up to 14 sculptures will be juried into the exhibit and compete for cash prizes totaling up to $16,250. The exhibition opens in conjunction with the annual North Charleston Arts Festival, to be held May 1-9, 2015. The application is only available online and may be accessed via the link at NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com/apply. An application fee of $35 allows artists to submit up to four entries. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

 

Organized and presented by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, this 11 month exhibition offers established and emerging artists the opportunity to display their thought provoking, extraordinary sculptures throughout the picturesque North Charleston Riverfront Park. Set on the banks of the Cooper River, Riverfront Park features ten acres of walking paths, a boardwalk and fountain, an expansive lawn with performance pavilion, children’s play areas, and picnic sites. An estimated 50,000 people visit this public park annually to enjoy the amenities located in the heart of the city’s arts community.

Jeffrey York, Public and Cultural Arts Administrator for the Town of Chapel Hill, NC, will jury this year’s exhibit.   York heads the Cultural Arts Division of the Parks & Recreation Department where he oversees the Town’s Percent for Art Program.  In addition, he administers the Artist-in-Residence, Community Arts, Downtown Arts, temporary gallery exhibition, and yearly outdoor sculpture exhibition programs, as well as community festivals. Formerly, York was the Director of Public Art & Community Design for the North Carolina Arts Council where he assisted communities with public art planning/implementation and cultural facility design through an annual grants program he developed.  He has been an advisor to the Art-in-Transit Program of the Charlotte Area Transit System and the City of Raleigh Arts Commission.  Prior to his involvement with public art, Jeffrey spent 18 years as an art museum educator, curator, and director.  He has been a selection committee member or juror for dozens of public art projects, gallery exhibitions, and arts festivals throughout the south.

The 10th Annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition will be on display May 1, 2015, through March 25, 2016, at North Charleston Riverfront Park, located at 1001 Everglades Avenue in North Charleston. A free public reception and announcement of awards will be held at the Charleston Area Convention Center on Friday, May 1, 2015.  For more information about the North Charleston Arts Festival, the National Outdoor Sculpture Competition & Exhibition, or other exhibition opportunities, contact the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at (843) 740-5854, email culturalarts@northcharleston.org, or visit NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com.

 

Deadline Extended: Central Waterfront Tribal Art Project

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture has extended the deadline for applications to create artwork that recognizes the tribal peoples of this region, and reflects the Coast Salish tribes that have a historic connection to this territory. This project is part of Waterfront Seattle<http://officeofartsculture.cmail2.com/t/y-l-idujjlt-jrljihyddd-n/>, a large-scale project to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with 20+ acres of new public space, streets, parks, and buildings. There are no preconceptions of what this artwork can be; the artist/artist team will investigate sites and develop a permanent artwork that acknowledges both the history and current presence of local tribes. The artwork could take the form of placemaking, sculptures, carvings, or site enhancements; it can be a singular element, a series of pieces, spaces for gathering and storytelling; and two or three dimensional.

 

Eligibility

The call is open to established professional artists residing in Washington State or British Columbia. Artists who have a historic and/or artistic connection to the tribal peoples of this region are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

ASSISTANCE

If you need assistance with the CaFE  application, please contact Sandy Esene in our office at sandy.esene@seattle.gov.

We are providing in-person assistance on Wednesday, January 21 in our offices. Please reserve a spot in advance by contacting Elisheba Johnson at Elisheba.johnson@seattle.gov.

 

Budget

One artist or artist team will be selected to receive a commission of $25,000 for initial design and concept work. Upon approval of the design, the artist/artist team will be contracted for fabrication and installation for $225,000 inclusive of all fees, taxes, fabrication, delivery, installation, travel and additional site work if necessary to accommodate artwork.

 

Deadline

11 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 (Pacific Standard Time).

 

Application

Click here<http://officeofartsculture.cmail2.com/t/y-l-idujjlt-jrljihyddd-x/> to apply on CaFÉ.

 

Info

If you have already submitted an application but need to make an adjustment or if you have questions about the call for artists in general, please contact Ruri Yampolsky, public art director at ruri.yampolsky@seattle.gov or 206-684-7309.

The artwork is funded by Department of Transportation 1% for Art funds and is administered by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

The Invisible Majority is an incubator for creatives of all mediums. We’re here to strengthen the artistic community with consulting services, workshops, PR help, special events, publishing/distribution, recording, and space for meetings, photo/video shoots, etc. A network of creatives, connecting with IM means giving yourself a business advantage in the creative world.

We celebrate the opening of the new IM space and launching of a movement!

Come network, enjoy refreshments, entertainment and learn more how you can get plugged into the #InvisibleMajority.

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