Lucky Dip

Deadline: 26/01/2020

Venue: AIR Gallery  |  City: Altrincham  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Rebecca Wild

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An exhibition based purely on the theme of chance! Artists will be selected at random for a unique group show in March 2020.

By removing the control attached to Open Call selection, artists will be purely chosen by chance. This gives every artist equal opportunity to have their works elected for the show regardless of background, education, status or connections. It also removes part of the curatorial control, making for a more challenging and interesting resulting show.

How does it work?

Every artist who completes an entry form will have their name entered into a ‘Lucky Dip’ draw. Once the deadline has passed, 20 names will be drawn at random by an unbiased panel of judges. The process will be filmed to show fair selection.

Each artist can enter up to five works for consideration. Upon successful selection, we will review the artists chosen and artworks will be selected by our in-house curators based on their suitability with the other artists in the show. It is likely that most successful artists will have between one-three works selected for exhibition.

What does it cost?

It cost £5 per artist to be entered for the lucky dip. This money will be used towards covering the promotional cost of the show, install equipment and cash prizes for up to two artists awarded at the end of the show.

Prizes?

There will be two prizes available for artists: The AIR award and visitor’s choice with a minimum of £500 of cash prizes to be won. (Prize amount may increase depending on the Number of Entries)

What can I enter?

Any artwork, any medium and any theme. However there are some restrictions:

  • Please ensure all work entered fits under the umbrella of contemporary art. Please see examples of our previous exhibitions for visual inspiration.

  • Please ensure all work entered is under 1mx1mx1m.

  • Please ensure all work is complete and fully dry before delivery

  • If entering a concept piece at application stage, please ensure the work is completed and ready to display by the deadline for delivery.

  • Please only enter work that will be available during the dates of the exhibition.


2D Work

Any wall based work is acceptable if it is within the size restrictions.

3D Work

Any 3D based work can be entered if it is within the size restrictions. We do have plinths available at the gallery but would prefer artist to supply their own where possible.

Video

Film, video and animation based work will need to provide their own display equipment. Please ensure you are able to provide this before submitting an application for this open call.

Performance

Performance art can be entered, however any cost associated with the performance must be covered by the artist (travel cost, hotel cost, performance fee, materials etc) and you must be available for the opening night.

We do not accept work that is:

  1. Racially offensive.

  2. Homophobic, Transphobic or derogatory to the LGBT community.

  3. Pornographic or depict explicit sexual acts.

  4. Harmful to the public or contain noxious or toxic substances

  5. Copies of works by other artists or works that are in breach of copyright

Submission fees

The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.

  • Entry fee - 5.00 GBP

The appropriate fee will be payable using a debit or credit card after the first submission has been completed. If the submission fee allows you to submit more than once, you will be able to make further submissions after the first. Contact the curator if you have any questions about the opportunity or the submission fee, or email help@curatorspace.com if you have any questions about the payment process.

Contact the curator
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Any artists
When is the deadline?
26/01/2020
How many works can I submit?
5 works
When is the delivery date?
12-22 February 2020
When do I need to collect my work?
After 8th April
How much does it cost?
£5 per artist
Are there payments to artists?
No but there are cash prizes awarded to two successful artists
Is there a private view / opening?
Thursday 12 March 2020 6pm-9pm
What are the exhibition opening hours?
Wed-Fri 11am-6pm and Sat 12noon-5pm
Does the location have disabled access?
Yes
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Each artist will be featured on social media during the exhibition and mentioned in handouts and on our website
Do I need to be present?
No
How do you decide on proposals?
Artists will be selected purely by chance. The process will be filmed.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
You will be contacted via email with details of what happens next and when/where to deliver your work to.

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