Dull - an exhibition of contemporary art

Deadline: 17/03/2019

Venue: Fringe Arts Bath, venue TBA  |  City: Bath  |  Region: Somerset  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Sightlines Projects

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Many of the most engaging works of art are born of an artist’s fascination with a subject, concept or material that others might overlook - and even deem to be dull.

There is no such thing as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person. Gilbert Keith Chesterton

For this exhibition, we are interested in working with artists in all disciplines who are drawn to what other people might initially deem to be dull – artists who notice and perceive things in ordinary and everyday places, things, materials or situations that other people don’t, for example.

In entitling our exhibition Dull, we hope to encourage viewers to rethink this commonly used term. Who decides what is dull or interesting? The term ‘dull’ has a number of meanings and connotations; we would like to invite artists to consider and interpret it in their own way, to produce work that challenges preconceptions and engages the viewer.

This exhibition will be curated by Sightlines Projects in collaboration with Beth Biddiss.

Private View: Friday 24 May 2019

Exhibition dates: 25 May – 9 June

Artwork delivery: Saturday 18 May

Artwork collection: 3p.m. Sunday 9 June

How to apply: Please submit up to 500 words and accompanying images.

Costs: It is free to submit proposals, however if you are selected there will be a £20 admin charge per artist.

NB: files should be saved as a single PDF or Word doc including your name in every file title, e.g. Tina.Turner.pdf or Turner.Tina.doc

 

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When is the deadline?
17 March 2019
How many works can I submit?
5
When is the delivery date?
Saturday 18 May 2019
When do I need to collect my work?
3p.m. Sunday 9 June 2019
How much does it cost?
It is free to submit proposals, however if you are selected there will be a £20 admin charge per artist.
Are there payments to artists?
No
Is there a private view / opening?
Yes - Friday, 24 May, 6p.m. to late.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
The exhibition will be promoted by both Sightlines Projects and Fringe Arts Bath through their online channels as well as print media in the local area.
Do I need to be present?
It is hoped that artists will invigilate for at least two four-hour slots over the exhibition period, however exceptions can be made if travel prohibits.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
We are looking for interesting and unexpected ideas by artists who show a genuine passion for their area of interrogation.

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