AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY AND VPAM PRESENT

*RE:PRESENT L.A.*

*An innovative, multimedia exhibition focused on present Los Angeles and
its cultural, civic, and community practices.*

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

We are a collaborative of Claremont Graduate University (CGU) invited to
guest curate at the Vincent Price Art Museum’s Community Gallery (VPAM) at
East Los Angeles Community College (ELACC), a space dedicated to exhibiting
thoughtful, innovative, and culturally diverse exhibitions. The* re:present
L.A. exhibition aims to explore, challenge, and depict the multiple
representations of Los Angeles that responds to the present *social
landscapes of city. *We are seeking art work that engages the city in this
fashion, highlighting various portrayals of Los Angeles including but not
limited to, cultural, civic and community practices.* *re:present L.A. *is
curated by the graduate students of CGU’s Arts Management, Cultural
Studies, and Public Policy programs.

ELIGIBILITY:

All forms of media are welcome. Open to all artists living in Los Angeles
County, and neighboring counties in the greater L.A. area.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Artists are to submit (2-3) digital jpeg images at 72 dpi, a website to an
image page, OR youtube link of the work they would like to show via email
at representingLA.exhibition@gmail.com *no later than Monday, February* *27
th by 5 pm.*

All forms of media are welcomed.

Artists must also send:

· Artist’s statement - please describe the nature of work
submitted (300 words max)

· Resume or CV – limit to (1) page, please include contact
information

· Medium and dimensions of work

· Price of Work (if artwork is for sale)

· Value of work (for insurance purposes)

CALENDAR:

*Online Submission Deadline February 27, 2012, by 5 pm*

Artists Notified of Accepted Work March 2, 2012

Exhibition Dates May 3 through July 27, 2012

Opening Reception May 3, 2012

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK:

If selected, artists must deliver work to VPAM the week of April 2-9 during
regular museum hours. All work must be properly framed and/ or ready to
hang. Please note that any special installation needs MUST be indicated
along with dimensions of work and medium. Work must be unwrapped upon
delivery—no packing materials will be stored. Please note that artwork
containing non-organic materials cannot be displayed (i.e. fruits, grains,
living plants, etc.)

*EXHIBITION SALES:*

Accepted artists will have the option to exhibit work for sale. All
proceeds from exhibition sales will go directly to the artist.

VPAM is located at 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Questions? Contact Rebecca Beltran or Pablo Alvarez at
representingLA.exhibition@gmail.com

from LA Culture Net