Storefront Artist Project seeks installation proposals for vacant storefront
in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Installations location:
Onota Building @ 70 North Street
Located across the street from the newly developed Beacon Cinema in the heart of Pittsfield, the largest city in culturally-rich Berkshire County, the first floor of this iconic building is an ideal space for large multi-media installations. Its location and size make it extremely visible to the public.
This deep retail space contains two sections: a row of five 10’ x 4’ windows with an inset glass double doorway on the North Street side, and a vacant corner ATM space. Inside the ATM space are several walls, a wheelchair ramp and carpeting, all viewable through five additional 10’ x 4’ glass windows. 4 smaller windows, approximately 7.5’ x 3.5’, are located on the adjacent side of the building. Electricity and some existing lighting available.
Artwork may be contain two and three-dimensional elements. The installation must be illuminated at night. Lighting may be incorporated into the piece or used as a display component only. This call for art is not limited to artists living in Berkshire County or the region, however, travel accommodations will not be provided. Artist(s) must complete the installation on or before November 20, 2010. Artist(s) agrees to participate in Storefront’s Open Studio event on October 9, 2010 from 1-4pm and Pittsfield’s 3rd Thursday festival on October 21 from
5-8pm. A stipend of $250 will be provided.
Storefront Artist Project (SAP), a non-profit arts organization, brings art to diverse members of the community by presenting innovative art exhibitions and installations, providing non-traditional, visually accessible studio space to artists, and connecting artists with the public through education, opportunities and exposure. Its programs include storefront artist residencies, the Mentor and Intern Programs, exhibitions in its gallery/office at 124 Fenn Street, monthly Artist Salons, and Open Studio events. SAP has used empty storefronts as temporary studios and installation spaces since 2001. This creative movement helped transform Pittsfield into a thriving community with a revitalized economy. The city is now home to numerous arts organizations including the Berkshire Museum, Ferrin Gallery, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield Contemporary, Gallery 25, Art on No Artist Collective, Alchemy Initiative, Artscape (a public art program) and over two dozen artist studios.
SUBMISSION MATERIALS
• Up to 8 images of proposed installation(s), and up to 5 images of other recent works
• All emailed images must be jpeg format, 72dpi, no larger than 600 pixels wide (CDs accepted by mail)
• Mailed prints must be no larger than 8.5 x 11”
• Corresponding image information must be provided and include title, materials, dimensions, date and installation location (if applicable)
• Bio, statement and resume of each participating artist
• One page written description of the proposed project
• Materials list
• Mock-ups or actual artworks will not be accepted
• Materials will only be returned if SASE is provided
SEND PROPOSALS TO:
Storefront Artist Project
PO Box 315
Pittsfield, MA 01202
-or-
mail@storefrontartist.org
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
September 18, 2010
