ABOUT LA CASA AZUL BOOKSTORE AND THE INAUGURAL EXHIBITION
SEASON
La Casa AzulBookstore is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for our inaugural
2012/13 exhibition series that will take place within the store. Grounded in
Latino culture, La Casa Azul Bookstore is dedicated to providing cultural, and
educational programs via literature and art in East Harlem. It is our
vision to foster public awareness and appreciation of the arts by being a focal
point where people come to find unique gifts and participate in
culturally-based workshops that celebrate Latino traditions.
We are seeking
works that explore the themes of books and literature in straightforward,
abstract, conceptual or unexpected and innovative ways. Work submitted may be
of any traditional or non-traditional mediums or genre (painting, drawing,
collage, photography, printmaking, sculpture, new media, site specific
installation, performance etc.) using books as a source of inspiration and
exploration.
8-16 artists will
be chosen from entries to be included in the exhibitions. There will be 6 shows
in the 2012-2013 season, each show running for 8 weeks.
Exhibition space is
roughly: 400 Square feet
Maximum size of
work: 20”x 20”
Artists will be
notified by end of April 2012 if their proposal is accepted.
ELIGIBILITY
& TERMS
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2012 Midnight
• Call for entries is open to
established and emerging artists, illustrators, graphic designers,
photographers, writers and art and design students. Students and professionals
are equally encouraged to enter.
• All artwork submitted must be ready to hang /
install.
• Artists are responsible for the delivery and
pick-up of final work selected.
• Artists submitting work in new
media, interactive, film, or video: you will be required to use your own
equipment for the duration of the exhibition.
• Artist is
responsible for assigning a retail price, from which La Casa Azul Bookstore claims
30% commission. Works do NOT need to be for sale to be considered
HOW TO APPLY
Subject
Line: 2012/2013 ARTIST SUBMISSION
• Resume, artist statement (1-2 paragraphs) and
bio (1-2 paragraphs) in a single PDF document
• Cover letter
describing work/exhibit proposal in a single PDF document
• 2-5
Images/sketches of projected work (see image specifications below)
• Contact
information, including link to website
Image
Specifications:
• Image format: JPEG, 72dpi – 800K Maximum size.
Note: This equals 600 pixels on the longest side for
horizontal images and 450 pixels on the shortest side for vertical images
• Rename each image with your
first and last name (example: 01firstname_lastname.jpg)
