The Arts Council of Indianapolis, in partnership with IndyFringe, has announced opportunities for artists for various upcoming events in Indianapolis.
1. Visual: The Arts Council of Indianapolis and IndyFringe Seek Artists for 2010 IndyFringe
The Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival (IndyFringe) brings its eclectic mix of local art and theatre to Mass Ave. throughout the month of August.
In keeping with IndyFringe's mission to support independent artists, the 2010 Open Call for Artists will draw on local artists to create the look and feel of the 2010 festival. An artist fee of $1,500 will go to the artist whose work will be featured on the front cover of 40,000 festival programs, buttons, posters, postcards, fliers, web site and an exciting new public art opportunity.
In 2010, IndyFringe will once again partner with the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the Be Indypendent movement. Be Indypendent encourages Indianapolis residents to support local art; www.beindypendent.org.
New to 2010, the Arts Council of Indianapolis will feature the winning artwork on the 26 foot lightbox installation at the historic Survive Alive Fire Station on Massachusetts Avenue, home to IndyFringe. This installation piece will be a part of the Picture Windows program that adds life to vacant properties and building facades. The artwork will remain up for twelve months.
All artists are required to participate in the Arts Council's on-line artist database at www.indyarts.org. The database is designed to help promote the professional artists of greater Indianapolis and is free for artists to join.
The identity package is based on artistic freedom for all artists; all visual art forms and artistic styles are welcome. IndyFringe is interested in all mediums including but not limited to painting, drawing, mixed media, new media, printmaking, photography and more. The identity package provides an opportunity for all, especially emerging artists.
Applications will be accepted until May 14, 2010.
Applications are available at www.indyfringe.org.
For further information contact Pauline Moffat at 317-522-8099 or Mali Jeffers, Arts Council of Indianapolis at 317-631-3301 or mjeffers@indyarts.org.
2. Visual: Indiana Black Expo Seeks Artists for Summer Celebration
The Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration will take place from July 15th- 18th at the Indiana Convention Center. There is limited space available for the Artists' Market booth registration. This is a juried exhibition with the purpose of selling original art. A full payment of $325 is due by May 20, 2010 with a late fee of $75. Past exhibitors for three or more years and first-time exhibitors will receive a $25 discount.
Exhibit space will be approximately 10' x 10' and include a 4'w x 8'h (size subject to change) white back wall for hanging art and a black & white two-line identification sign, two black skirted tables (around 3 sides) and two chairs. Artists may use nails or other materials to hang art. An optional black wire grid panel, 2'w x 8'h, may also be included.
NEW exhibitors must email 4 photos of your work to cheeter@indianablackexpo.com by March 26, 2010 for approval to participate. A reply will be sent by April 9, 2010.
3. Visual: Sculptures wanted for Temporary Sculpture Garden
Sculpture artists wanted for a temporary Sculpture Garden in Lincoln Park during the annual Brick Street Gallery Walk in Zionsville on June 25, 2010 from 6pm-10pm sponsored by the Zionsville Arts Initiative. (www.zionsvillearts.org)
Please submit up to 3 jpg images with dimensions. Sculptures made of metal, ceramic, bronze, cement, stone, found materials, etc. are welcome as long as the pieces are weather resistant. Please indicate if electricity is needed. Artists are encouraged to attend the event to talk to visitors about their work. Demonstrations are welcome. Sculptures will be paired up with poets for poetry readings that evening. All work will need to be picked up at the conclusion of the event at 10pm. Please send images, bio, and contact information to cynthiajy@sbcglobal.net.
