Monday, April 8, 2013

OPEN CALL: $1,200 honorarium + museum exhibition + publication

Please share this opportunity with your students.   Deadline: 4/25/13



OPEN CALL: $1,200 honorarium + museum exhibition + publication


Apply at http://www.wooloo.org/open-call/entry/312297

This Open Call is open to all emerging and established artists in all media, including painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, ceramics, architecture, and conceptual art.  Both traditional and experimental art-practices are welcomed.  A single winning candidate will receive a $1,200 honorarium to represent Alexander Bogdanov in the three week-long group MFA Thesis Exhibition at the Art, Design, and Architecture Museum in Santa Barbara, CA.

In addition, the top 10 applicants will be represented in a full-color publication that will also be on view in the Museum throughout the exhibition.

This Open Call is organized exclusively by Alexander Bogdanov, 2013 MFA Studio Art candidate at UC Santa Barbara, in fulfillment of his thesis project.  All inquiries related to the open call should be directed to Bogdanov.


The Venue:

The Art, Design, and Architecture Museum is a well-respected institution on the campus of University of California Santa Barbara.  It holds one of the largest architectural collections in North America and is known for its support of both established and emerging artists.  For more information on the Museum, please visit http://www.museum.ucsb.edu/.

The winning candidate will exhibit in the brand new Jewel Box.  This space is over 250 square feet with four sets of track lighting, climate control, and a robust security system.  Two of the four walls are floor to ceiling glass with one side overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the other facing the Museum courtyard.  This space has maximum visibility 24/7.  The winning candidate will have the entire Jewel Box to him/herself.


The Exhibition:

In May, the museum will open the Thesis Exhibition to showcase the work of the graduating class of seven Studio Art MFA candidates.  Each artist maintains a unique practice reflecting their diverse backgrounds and interests.  These include film, sculpture, performance, internet-based, print and design, and painting and drawing practices.  They are among the most innovative voices emerging from Southern California’s arts scene.  The artist selected through this Open Call will feature his or her work alongside these promising young artists.  The exhibition will run from May 23rd through June 17th. For more information on the exhibition, please visit:http://www.museum.ucsb.edu/exhibitions/upcoming#mfa2013


Criteria for the Open Call:

Bogdanov has respect for all artistic practices and encourages applicants to apply with what they consider to be their best work, regardless of its content or medium. For information on Bogdanov’s recent organizational project, see www.Facebook.com/UCSBSummerProjects.



Entry Fee: $20


TO ENTER, PLEASE SUBMIT (through Wooloo) UP TO 10 MEDIA FILES, A LIST OF WORKS (TITLE, YEAR, MEDIUM), A SHORT ARTIST STATEMENT, AND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (PHONE + EMAIL).

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