Call for Latino Artists — Wright Museum of Art

The Wright Museum of Art is an interdisciplinary teaching museum that aims to advance the educational goals of Beloit College. Our principal purpose is to provide the college and local community with diverse opportunities to appreciate, interact with, and understand the visual arts through exhibitions, collections, and programming. The Wright promotes experiential learning through engaged scholarship and discussion with art that is both visual and tactile. It also endeavors to promote a critical reading of art as it shapes our cultural and intellectual history.

http://www.beloit.edu/wright/

DESCRIPTION :

The Wright Museum of Art is currently looking to exhibit artwork from emerging artists focusing on Latino/a immigrant identity and culture. The artwork chosen will be a primary component of a future exhibit on immigration scheduled for 2014. The Wright Museum of Art will select four finalists for a proposal to the curatorial committee. This is an exceptional opportunity to exhibit your work in a museum and advance your artistic pursuits.

REQUIREMENTS:


All interested artists should submit the following in their application:

-Curriculum vitae/resume
-Brief cover letter describing your overall artistic practice.
-Visual documentation of 1-5 recent works (include additional detail images if needed).
(JPEGs must have a resolution of 300 dpi with a maximum width of 2000 pixels).
-Subject line should include your name followed by 'Lost in Translation'
(e.g. Jane Doe: Lost in Translation).

Please send electronic applications to:

Ximena Mora
Research & Curatorial Assistant
Wright Museum of Art
morax@beloit.edu

Or Print applications to:
Wright Museum of Art
ATTN: Ximena Mora
Beloit College
700 College Street
Beloit, WI   53511

IMPORTANT DATES:

Exhibition Date: 2014
Deadline for receiving applications: NOVEMBER 30, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Finalists Notification: December 10  2012

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to all US and International artists at least 21 years of age.
Applicants must have a developed artistic style and be comfortable discussing themes and motivation for their artwork. Eligible entries include paintings, mixed media, works on paper, sculpture, installation art, digital media, video and performance. We strongly encourage photographers to apply.


ACCEPTANCE:

Accepted work may be refused if it does not conform to the image entry at the Juror’s discretion. No substitutions of accepted works will be allowed.

DELIVERY:

All work must be suitably packaged in a reusable container. Package should include any specifications for installation with proper illustrations. All work should be in “Ready to install” condition, including matting and frames where applicable. Digital work can be delivered in CD/DVD or electronic format. Please make shipping arrangements through the U.S. Postal Service, DHL, FedEx, or UPS. We recommend you include tracking information. Note that the museum accepts no responsibility for work that is damaged or lost in the post.

FEES: There are no entry Fees.

Contact Information

Contact Name: 

Ximena Mora

Contact Email: 

morax@beloit.edu

Contact Phone Number: 

6199622858

Contact Information: 

700 College st
Box 1784
Beloit, WI 53511
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