CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Ledge Gallery/Window Galleries
Submission Guidelines & Application: All submissions must arrive by 4:00 PM on Monday, November 4, 2013. All applicants are strongly encouraged to view the space that they are applying for before submitting their proposal; these are not typical white box gallery spaces.
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is announcing a call for submissions of visual art from Calgary and surrounding area artists and art collectives (please note that we do not offer subsistence for shipping or travel at this time) for the following spaces: The LEDGE GALLERY: 2014 -2015 Programming
This unique space is located in the +15 pedway system and overlooks Centre Court from the second floor of the Centre. The gallery has windows on two sides, a cement floor and track lighting.
The LEDGE is most conducive to sculpture, installation and performative pieces – please note that the work is viewed from outside of the windows looking in unless the artist is present (performative piece). Exhibitions in this location will run for one to three month intervals depending on the nature of the proposal. CARFAC artist fees are paid for this exhibition space. Please note that all artist fees are contingent on current levels of funding.
Area Specifications: There are two power outlets. The longest length of the space is 24 ft 11 inches (connects both spaces), the shortest length is 10 ft 6 inches (the space is constructed into two boxes that are connected to create one space, the second box is 13 ft 10 inches). There is also a balcony space that overlooks the downstairs hall near the Arts Learning Centre. Artists are responsible for providing any required items not already in the gallery space to successfully exhibit their work.
Exhibitions will be promoted through digital media (email and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts website).
WINDOW GALLERIES: 2014-2015 Programming These seven window spaces are located across from the Max Bell Theatre. Four of the windows are conducive to sculptural/installation work, three of the windows are more suited to 2D artwork (drawing, painting, photography etc.). Each window is painted theatre black; all have varied measurements, and some are equipped with lighting and power sources. Exhibitions will run in three month intervals. Artist honorariums are paid for the Window Galleries. Please note that all artist fees and honorariums are contingent on current levels of funding.
Exhibitions will be promoted through digital media (email and the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts website). To view current programming please see: http://www.epcorcentre.org/ArtsAndEducation/VisualArtsandMedia.aspx Please note that both the LEDGE and the Window Galleries are located in high traffic areas; consider that members of the public from all age groups and diverse backgrounds will be viewing the artwork.
The Ledge and Window Galleries in the EPCOR CENTRE were established to provide new exhibition opportunities for local artists. Applicants are responsible for disclosing in their proposal if they have an exhibition scheduled, or if they have already applied for an exhibition, in a Window Gallery (in any location within the Centre) or other venues in Calgary during the same programming year.
All submissions must include the following information to be considered. Include on CD all of the following materials: proposal, statement, bio, CV, image list as PDF files and other support material. (*note: images and video can be included on a separate CD or DVD) AND one hard copy of your completed application form, proposal, artist statement, biography, CV and image list. 1. Application form. 2. Proposal (maximum of 1 page): Clearly outline your proposed exhibition or project. Include any special installation requirements. CLEARLY INDICATE WHICH SPACE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR – Ledge Gallery OR Window Gallery. 3. Artist Statement: (maximum of 1 page – please include both a digital and a hard copy). 4. Artist Biography (maximum of 1 page – please include both a digital and a hard copy). 5. Curriculum Vitae: (maximum of 3 pages – please include both a digital and a hard copy). 6. Image list (included on the application form). 7. Support Material: A CD with no more than 15 JPEG images (300 dpi and sized to 800 pixels maximum) and/or a DVD for video (no longer than 5 minutes in length). All images must be numbered and labeled to match the corresponding image list. 8. Self-addressed stamped envelope: submissions without a SASE will not be returned to the applicant, and will be disposed in an appropriate manner to protect personal information. Postage must be valid for mailing from within Canada. Please ensure that your name and title of the proposed project is clearly marked on each part of the submission, including all support material. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS, PROPOSALS WITH STAPLES OR FOLDERS.
PLEASE NOTE: Slides, website address, printed images and VHS tapes will not be reviewed.