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THE CIRCUS OF CURIOSITIES

Deadline: 14/04/2023  |  City: Bath  |  Region: Somerset  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  ArtBy JCB

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... Roll up..... Roll up….. the Circus is near!! A call to artists to make artwork “appear”, Do you create strange and wonderful art? Then please have a think about taking part, From optical illusions, nature, science things… to the weird and fab, welcoming all disciplines...

Are you a creator that can bring a touch of magic, or the strange and wonderful to your artwork?

Are you willing to allow visitors to explore your fantastic mind via your artistic creations?

If so, you are cordially invited to awaken your inner wonder and apply to join our 2023 art exhibition.

The Roman Empire used the circus as a social function to commemorate important events. And now the city known for its Roman Baths will be holding its very own circus related event. Hosted by Fringe Arts Bath Festival, 2023 will see the opening of The Circus of Curiosities!

Our immersive circus aims to showcase work that offers a peek into an exciting world of multi-impressionable art… and beyond.

We’re compiling a feast of varied works and welcome all disciplines and interpretations of an evening at the wondrous Circus of Curiosities.

Your work could include (but not limited to):

  • Optical illusions
  • Multi-layered art
  • Scientific art
  • Experimental art
  • Mysterious art in nature
  • Art with digital elements
  • Work that changes with light and observation


From installations, interactive exhibits, instructional art, anamorphic illusions, clothing, jewellery, poems, performances, sculptures, photography, painting, drawing, to performances and everything in between.

Multiple submissions are permitted. Please ensure you submit each piece individually unless your work is a collection with one title and can be represented within one application.

Deadline Friday 14th April 2023 at 23h59 GMT

All media accepted

Free submission

All are welcome to apply, from anywhere in the world

If selected, we ask Artists for a £20 contribution (like crowdfunding) and/or to give some of their time, as we are all volunteers.

Fringe Arts Bath Festival will take place 26 May to 11 June 2023

Curated by JCB (ArtByJCB)

 

Contact the curator
When is the deadline?
Friday 14th April 2023 at 23h59 GMT
Can I submit more than one piece of work?
Yes. Multiple submissions are permitted. Please ensure you submit each piece individually unless your work is a collection with one title and can be represented within one application
When is the delivery date?
Friday 19th May 2023 (TBC)
When do I need to collect my work?
On or around 11th June 2023 (TBC)
How much does it cost to submit my work?
It is free to submit to FaB exhibitions, to keep things as accessible as possible.

If selected, we ask Artists for a £20 contribution (like crowdfunding) and/or to give some of their time, as we are all volunteers.
Are there payments to artists?
No
Is there a private view / opening?
Yes (specifics TBC)
What are the exhibition opening hours?
TBC
Does the location have disabled access?
Venue TBC
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Fringe Arts Bath website
Social media coverage - Fringe Arts Bath
Social media - takeovers, curators
Promotional materials (flyers, magazine)
Do I need to be present?
No, however invigilation and help setting up/taking down would be fab!
How do you decide on proposals?
Curators, Fringe Arts Bath Team and organisers meet and review all submissions, with decisions based on meeting the brief and venue suitability.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
If chosen you'll be sent a contract and participation form. We'll then liaise directly to discuss setting up your work, the festival and taking down your work at the end.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
Everything and everything! It's your own take on The Circus of Curiosities. All disciplines are accepted.
I live in Papua New Guinea / I am under 18 / I don't work in the arts. Can I submit?
Yes, everyone can submit.
Why do you ask for £20 if my work is selected?
It’s crowdsourcing.

It is free to submit to FaB exhibitions, to keep things as accessible as possible.

While we’re all volunteers, we can’t run the festival for free. Your contribution goes towards renting exhibition spaces, annual insurance, website hosting, tools and equipment, white paint, coffees for volunteers, printing and social media posts — functional stuff.
Why are you asking me to help / invigilate?
It’s crowdsourcing.

The festival is run by volunteers, and most of us have jobs. Joining in and invigilating to keep the venues open, helping install & take down work makes the festival happen; we couldn’t do it without your help.

Also it means you get to meet other artists, curators, volunteers and team members. Loads of great conversations and amazing projects stem from this. The general public get to meet you and are often inspired to take part too.

We understand this might not be possible if you are based abroad for example.
How else can I help?
You can manage volunteers, install work, lend us your venue, lend us your woodwork skills, fundraise, donate, write press releases, tell people about the festival, interview visitors, collect data, write articles and plenty more.

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