The Collaborative: Request for Exhibition and Installation Proposals
September 1, 2010
The Arts Council for Long Beach seeks proposals for temporary exhibitions and site-specific installations for gallery421, a new visual art gallery in downtown Long Beach. Artists, curators, directors, as well as gallery, museum and public art professionals are invited to apply.
In addition, non-profit, visual arts organizations may explore the use of the gallery as a satellite, or primary exhibition space.
Background
Established in 1981, the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency's Percent for Public Art Policy requires developers to contribute a percentage of project costs to the creation of public art. In fulfillment of their obligation, Lyon Communities has elected to create a visual art gallery for their new development: gallery421 in downtown Long Beach.
The Arts Council, in conjunction with the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), will provide curatorial and administrative oversight for this innovative space. Aptly named, The Collaborative, the gallery will be a vibrant cultural space where members of the community and the public can participate in a stimulating dialogue about contemporary art.
The Arts Council's contribution to The Collaborative will evolve through a competitive process. The selection process will be implemented through an open call and submitted proposals will be evaluated for artistic merit and relevancy by a panel of experts. The Arts Council will provide grants to the selected artists, curators, and/or arts organizations for the realization of their proposals.
Deadline
All complete proposals must be received no later September 24, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
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