Call For Artists:
CENTENNIAL
*video special*
Guest Juror:
MARISA SANCHEZ
Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
Seattle Art Museum
Crawl Space artist-run gallery seeks video submissions from artists
around the world for its second annual Centennial juried exhibition in
February of 2008.
As a fresh authority at the Seattle Art Museum, juror Marisa Sanchez
will select video works that not only give a sense of the strengths of
early career contemporary artists, but of her own curatorial interests
and how they might influence our region in the future.
Regardless of their selection for the Centennial, all applicants' work
remains available for Crawl Space members to draw from for future
exhibits.
SUBMISSIONS:
Deadline 11 January 2008
5pm at Crawl Space
We cannot sign for packages!
VIDEO SAMPLES
- totaling under 4 minutes
- on formatted, self-playing DVD
- materials will not be returned
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
- artist resume
- artist statement
- work sample description
- $20 entry fee
Crawl Space
504 E Denny Way #1
Seattle, WA 98122
206-201-2441
info@crawlspacegallery.com
www.crawlspacegallery.com
Call For Guest Submissions! Deadline 8 December
Along with the programming of our member artists' solo exhibitions and curatorial projects we are often able to incorporate proposals from guest artists throughout the year. We look for innovative work from early or mid-career artists and installations that effectively utilize the gallery space. Decisions are based on the skill and pertinence of the artwork and the clarity of the curatorial intention.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS: Proposals from guest artists
GROUP EXHIBITIONS: Proposals from guest artists
CURATORIAL PROJECTS: Proposals from guest curators
GENERAL SUBMISSIONS: Artists are always welcome to submit work to our digital slide library for consideration in our members' upcoming curatorial projects.
Please keep in mind that if a show proposed show is accepted, the exhibiting artists are responsible for all show-related expenses and that artwork is not insured in our space.
CHECKLIST- GUEST SUBMISSIONS:
Written description of the proposed exhibition
At least 10 digital images of the work to be shown or, if the work is not yet created, similar past work of all artists involved
Image description list (title, medium, dimensions, date)
Artist statements from main artists involved
Artist resumes of main artists involved
* Materials will not be returned but will be entered in our digital slide library for consideration in upcoming curatorial projects.
2007 REVIEW DATES:
Crawl Space holds three review sessions throughout the year. Proposals must be received by mail or drop-off by the following cut-off dates to ensure consideration in that trimester's review:
April 7, August 4, December 8
Please mail your submission to the address below and contact Anne at info@crawlspacegallery.com or 206-201-2441 with any questions. Thank you!
Crawl Space
504 E Denny Way #1
Seattle, WA 98122
Call For New Members! Deadline 8 December
MEMBER ARTISTS:
Crawl Space MEMBER ARTISTS are committed first and foremost to actively developing and exhibiting their own artwork. As the curatorial force of the gallery they review proposals and submissions, planning the gallery's exhibition schedule and taking on curatorial projects.
Member artists commit to bi-monthly meetings, alternating between the artist group and the entire membership, currently taking on both curatorial and administration tasks. Artist member dues are $60 monthly, with a one-year minimum commitment.
FOUNDATION MEMBERS:
Crawl Space FOUNDATION MEMBERS sustain and develop exhibitions and programming as the gallery's administrative core. With specialties such as fund development, grant writing, facilities management, website development, and curatorial studies, foundation members increase Crawl Space's effectiveness as a contemporary art center.
Foundation members commit to bi-monthly meetings, alternating between the foundation group and the entire membership. Foundation members do not pay dues, but agree to a one-year minimum commitment.
CHECKLIST- ARTIST MEMBERSHIP:
Written statement of intent
10-20 images of your work
Image description list (title, medium, dimensions, date)
Artist statement
Artist resume
CHECKLIST- FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP:
Written statement of intent
Please inquire about work sample
Resume detailing experience in field
2007 REVIEW DATES:
Crawl Space holds three review sessions throughout the year. Applications must be received by mail or drop-off by the following cut-off dates to ensure consideration in that trimester's review:
April 7, August 4, December 8
Please mail your application to the address below and contact Anne at info@crawlspacegallery.com or 206-201-2441 with any questions. Thank you!
Crawl Space
504 E Denny Way #1
Seattle, WA 98122
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Crawl Space is a nonprofit artist-run exhibition space dedicated to cultivating innovative artwork by emerging artists. Since opening our doors in 2003, Crawl Space has presented new works by more than 150 artists, at no charge to a public audience of over 4,000. The Shunpike provides our nonprofit sponsorship.
The Shunpike's mission is to strengthen the Seattle arts community by partnering with small and mid-size arts groups to develop the business tools they need to succeed. It was founded in 2001 to support a vibrant and diverse local arts community where arts groups of all sizes could thrive. We believe that efficient use of resources and smart management can help arts groups do what they do best - now and in the long-term. Working in close partnership with these groups, we help solve problems quickly and impart vital skills in finance, organizational management and arts administration. Since our inception, we have supported work by more than 1,000 artists in live performance, film, literary arts, visual arts, and arts education.
