AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

The Chinese American Museum (CAM) invites visual artists to participate in (de)Constructing Chinatown, a new exhibition that re-examines Los Angeles’ Chinatown to open in October 2011. Stipends of $3,000 will be awarded to selected artists to help support and subsidize the completion of the project to be exhibited at the museum, with possible additional funding of $1,500. Application deadline: 3:00PM October 6, 2010

This exhibition aims to provide an alternative to the commonly held preconceived notions about Los Angeles’ Chinatown and aspires to re-envision a new perspective that includes real understanding and appreciation of Chinatown as an essential part of Los Angeles’ changing landscape.

Criteria:
- Artists must currently reside in Southern California, and preferably Los Angeles County
- Artists of all ethnicities/backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Collaborative proposals will be considered
- Proposals must be for a visual artwork including painting, drawing, installation, sculpture, photography, printmaking, experimental film and video. Interdisciplinary/mixed media and performance art will also be considered but visual art must be an integral component.

Projects that engage with Chinatown residents, workers, small businesses, and community based organizations are encouraged.

How to Apply:

Download the application from our website at:

http://camla.org/upcoming.html

You can also request the application form by email. Please email your request to: curator@camla.org.

Applications can be submitted electronically by email or by mail. All Applications must be received by 3:00PM October 6, 2010.

Please read the full application form for more details.

For further questions/inquiries, please call 213.485.8344 or email curator@camla.org.

from LA Culture Net