Open call for art on theme of 'Let's talk about the Anthropocene'

Deadline: 25/04/2019

Venue: University of Brighton Grand Parade gallery  |  City: Brighton  |  Region: East Sussex  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Adele Gibson

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Open Call for visual artists to submit work based on the theme of ‘Let’s talk about the Anthropocene'. Although not limited to 2D work, all works should be easy to install and take down.

The project

Research shows that 90% of the public are not engaging with the subject of climate change, still less the wider issues of the Anthropocene. A new geological epoch named the Anthropocene is being considered because scientists now have evidence that humankind has become a geological force impacting all the world’s systems: the biosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and geosphere. This project is intended to encourage dialogue with visitors using art created by resident artists and also that selected through an open call. 

The exhibition

Work selected from the open call will be shown alongside established invited artists, in an exhibition at the University of Brighton Grand Parade gallery, during the week from 27th July to 2nd August. During this time there will also be events and opportunities for visitors to talk to 8 resident artists. The aim is to foster conversations and public engagement with this important subject both within the local community and further afield. Selected work will also be shown on social media and this website. One important topic within our conversation will be that of environmental justice and as such we particularly encourage applications from artists who identify as people of colour.

Costs

 

It is free to submit. Selected works will be charged a £15 hanging fee.

 

Contact the curator
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Open to all
When is the deadline?
April 25th 2019
How many works can I submit?
2
When is the delivery date?
Monday 22nd July 2019 from 2 - 5pm.
When do I need to collect my work?
Monday 5th august from 10 am - 12 noon
How much does it cost?
Nothing to submit, selected works will be charged a £15 hanging fee.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
Saturday 27th July to Friday 2nd August (ex Sunday).
10am - 5pm
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
The event will be publicised widely in printed publications, social media and local art listing websites.
Do I need to be present?
No but the work will need to be delivered and collected.
How do you decide on proposals?
All proposals will be carefully considered by Adele Gibson (project organiser) together with Caroline Pick and Chris Shaw Hughes (participating artists). Easy of installation and dimensions of work will need to be considered.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
You will be notified by 7th May.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
Artwork which is a good fit to the theme and which can easily be installed in the gallery.

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