REQUIREMENTS:
Images: 5 Entry Fee (New Art in Austin 2010): $20.00
SUBMISSION POLICY:
The Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) is accepting artists’ submissions for the exhibition "New Art in Austin," which will be on view at AMOA-Downtown from February 26 -May 22, 2011. The fourth in a triennial showcase, "New Art in Austin" introduces emerging and lesser-known artists from Central Texas whose work stretches the boundaries of contemporary art. A statewide curatorial review team will evaluate the work of local artists made over the past three years. Through this exhibition of cutting-edge work in a variety of media, and its accompanying catalogue, the museum seeks to create a dialogue about contemporary art in Austin and attract attention to artists within our community.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible artists must live within fifty miles of the Capitol at the time of the application and exhibition. They must not have had a solo show in a major mainstream exhibition venue in the area. Artists of any age may apply.
WORK ELIGIBILITY:
Work in all media is eligible. Only work made since 2008 will be considered for exhibition. A preference will be given to new work that has never been exhibited and proposals for new projects.
CURATOR: Andrea Mellard, Assistant Curator, Austin Museum of Art
CURATORIAL TEAM:
Kate Bonansinga, Gallery Director of the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, The University of Texas at El Paso
Toby Kamps, Senior Curator, Contemporary Art Museum Houston
EXHIBITION CALENDAR:
July 29, 2010 Submission deadline
Mid-September, 2010 Studio visits for select artists
October 1, 2010 Artist notification
February 14- 25, 2010 Exhibition installation
February 26 - May 22, 2010 Exhibition on view at AMOA
SUBMISSION MATERIALS:
Five digital images and a combined artist statement/bio including solo and group exhibitions within the last ten years, no more than 1,000 characters.
FORMAT FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Provide digital representation of a selection of your 2-D and 3-D work. Artists working with time-based media may provide a web link in artist statement or mail a DVD of their work by July 29, 2010. Curatorial reviewers will watch only 5 minutes. Rejected materials will be returned only if a SASE is provided.
