Exhibition Opportunities
Are you an artist intrigued by the concept of temporary public art? Are you interested in creating art that has a life outside the gallery, projects that are visible to all who live and work in Milwaukee? If so, consider working with IN:SITE.
The opportunities are constantly evolving and IN:SITE wants to offer them to all artists, emerging or established.
In its curatorial role, IN:SITE connects artists with locations appropriate for temporary public art. Currently, IN:SITE is requesting proposals Park East Corridor project. The deadline for applications is May 6th, 2009 and the installations are to be mounted by August 24th, 2009.
Park East Corridor
Project Overview:
In February the City of Milwaukee Arts Board, chaired by Alderman Michael Murphy, voted to fund IN:SITE creating a plan for temporary installations in the Park East Corridor in 2009. If the plan is approved in May, installations might begin as early in June, with a focal point of activity occurring August 24-30.
IN:SITE's goal for the project is to invite pedestrians, bikers, people who ride the bus, and drivers to explore the Park East Corridor. Seven Milwaukee artists came together in a March brainstorming session to help determine the framework for the project. The question the artists want all the art to address is, "What is the value of this land?"
Project Funding:
If approved May 12th, the Milwaukee Arts Board will supply the majority of the funding, however other donors have come forward, including Ruvin Development Corporation. All the artists for this project must be local. Stipends will range between $500 and $1500, depending on the nature of the project. The stipend includes the cost of materials.
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Neighborhood Description:
The Park East Corridor is comprised of 64 acres and 29 blocks. The area became a focus of development after Milwaukee took down the 1971 Park East Freeway spur in 2002-2005. At the Milwaukee Department of City Development website, you can access maps of the area, its history, and lots of information about the development plan for the Park East Corridor.
http://www.mkedcd.org/parkeast/index.html
_______Invitation for Artists to Apply:
IN:SITE will invite up to four more artists to participate.
If you are an emerging or established Milwaukee artist and you are interested in creating a piece of temporary public art for the Park East Corridor, please review the information below and, visit the IN:SITE website, and, if possible, attend the following public meeting:
On Thursday, April 16th, from 7-9 p.m., in the first floor meeting room of Convent Hill, 455 E. Ogden Avenue.
IN:SITE and the artists invite the public to answer the question "What is the value of this land?"
IN:SITE encourages people to come with stories about the Park East Corridor.
In addition, IN:SITE project managers and artists already participating can speak with artists about this call for applications.
These are some important variables to consider:
- IN:SITE wants projects that have impact.
- IN:SITE plans to have an IN:SITE Park East Information Center and Museum for the week of August 24-30. Are there ways your project could add to this dimension of the project?
- IN:SITE is interested in projects that overlap each other. For example, there might be a planting project and signage on multiple blocks. Do you have an idea that could exist on multiple parcels?
- Performative projects are encouraged for August 24-30.
- Virtual, global positioning, or other web-based projects are possible.
Please think inside the realm of TEMPORARY public art, outside the permanent public art box. Please visit our |Project Archive| and our |Resources| pages for other examples of temporary public art. Your project could be a mural, sculpture, or a video. Since the stipends are not large, think about an appropriate use of time and materials.
To apply, please fill out the form below and submit it along with 2-5 samples of your past work and a visual description (a working drawing, a computer mock-up or a photograph of a maquette/model) which describes your proposed project. Applications are due by May 6th, 2009 and the installations are to be mounted by August 24th, 2009. Please submit the application information by:
- email submission using the link below
- "snail" mail submission to:
P.O. Box 151
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Please note that the application form is available as an MS Word document or an Adobe Acrobat PDF. Both can be edited digitally and submitted by email or printed for "snail" mail.
IN:SITE and the artists invite the public to answer the question "What is the value of this land?" IN:SITE encourages people to come with stories about the Park East Corridor.
In addition, IN:SITE project managers and artists already participating can speak with artists about this call for applications.
P.O. Box 151
Milwaukee, WI 53201
MS Word document - Exhibition Application Form
Adobe Acrobat PDF - Exhibition Application Form
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