[DAC] Fwd: [Artfound-list] CALL TO ARTISTS

[Donna Penn]

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> Date: May 31, 2007 9:30:32 PM EDT
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> Subject: [Artfound-list] CALL TO ARTISTS
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> CALL TO ARTISTS
>
> "SUM: Sculpture Under McGrath"
>
> Submission Deadline: Monday June 18, 2007
> Exhibit dates: September 6-30, 2007
> Special preview of selected works beginning 11 August
>
> Related events:
> SUM Opening/Block Party September 7, 2007
> Project MUM: an Outdoor Dance Event August 18, 2007
>
> The SSP and ARTSomerville seek artists to participate in "SUM:  
> Sculpture
> Under McGrath", a temporary outdoor public exhibition  that will take
> place under and next to McGrath Highway in Somerville, MA from  
> September
> 6-30, 2007.
>
> SUM seeks to transform the neglected and ignored space underneath and
> alongside McGrath Highway into a temporary art space. Building on
> Somerville's reputation for displaying high quality art in unusual and
> unexpected spaces, SSP seeks to use art installations and  
> performances to
> mend the dissection of the city by this busy carfare.
>
> Both established and emerging artists are welcome to apply. Experience
> in temporary public art installation should be mentioned but is not
> required. A site review can be scheduled at the artist‚s request  
> before
> the submission deadline.
>
> Email submissions will be accepted and should be sent to:
> info at artsomerville.org
>
> Submissions can also be mailed to:
>
> ARTSomerville
>
> p.o. box 43600, somerville, ma 02143
>
> Attention: Susan Berstler
>
> Submission Deadline: Monday June 18, 2007
>
> SUM Call Details:
>
> .           No submission fee.
>
> .           Open to all artists of all mediums.
>
> .           Both site specific installation and display of already  
> completed
> work encouraged.
>
> .           Artists are responsible for the install and de-install  
> of their
> work.
>
> .           No insurance is provided for artwork on display.
>
> .           A small honorarium will be paid.
>
>
>
> All proposals should include:
>
> .          Description
>
> .           Artist contact info
>
> .           Supporting images (either slides or digital images)
>
> .           Artists must label slides or CD-ROM with their full  
> name, contact
> info, and the name of their piece. For digital submissions, jpeg  
> files must
> include the name of the artist.
>
> .           Include a self-addressed envelope with adequate postage  
> for
> return of materials
>
> .           postmark deadline of Monday June 18, 2007
>
>
>
> For more information, email info at artsomerville.org
>
>
>
> Selected Artists will be notified by June 25, 2007.
>
> All work must be installed by the artist before September 6, 2007.
> Selected artists will be asked to install earlier (11-15 August) for a
> special preview during the Project MUM dance event.
> For more info on Project MUM:
> http://www.artsomerville.org/event/2007/mum.html
>
> Partners:
>
> SSP: SSP is a group that seeks to continue to demonstrate that the  
> space
> underneath and alongside McGrath Highway can be a viable public-use  
> space.
> Inner city land is precious and why not put it to good use?
>
> For more information on SSP and its plans, email Cindy Larson at
> clarson at centrepointarchitects.com
>
>
>
> ArtsUnion: SUM is funded in part by a grant by ArtsUnion. Through  
> funding
> from the Massachusetts Cultural Council‚s John and Abigail Adams  
> Program
> and the City of Somerville, ArtsUnion is an initiative designed to  
> boost
> the cultural economic development of Union Square, Somerville. The
> Somerville Arts Council and the Mayor‚s Office of Strategic  
> Planning and
> Community Development created ArtsUnion, in partnership with
> ArtSomerville, Brickbottom Artists Association, Washington Street Art
> Center, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission, the  
> Somerville
> Chamber of Commerce, Somerville Community Access Television,  
> Somerville
> Open Studios, Third Life Studio, and Union Square Main Streets.
>
> For more information on ArtsUnion and the Somerville Arts Council:
> http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/programs/artsunion/ 
> events_producers07.htm
>
>
> ARTSomerville: ARTS is a volunteer organization that draws upon the
> talents of local creativity, strengthening communication among  
> artists and
> the public by presenting exhibits, performances, and educational
> activities.
> Its goals include:
> To create partnerships with municipal, public, and private  
> organizations?
> To provide facilities for the support, promotion, and exhibition of  
> the arts?
> To foster educational and cultural programs in the arts?
> To promote Somerville as a vibrant and welcoming artistic community
> For more information on ARTSomerville:
> http://www.artsomerville.org/
>
>
>
>
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Donna Penn
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