OAKLAND ART GALLERY
OPEN CALL - BAY AREA CURRENTS 2008
July 18th, 2008 - September 12th, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: For those experiencing difficulties uploading your resume to the online application form: The resume field is text only. You can cut and paste your resume from another source, or simply type in the space provided, BUT the resume field is text only. Which means your document cannot contain tabbing, symbols, bullets, bolding etc. For best results images should be sized to 800 x 800 Pixels per inch and at a resolution of 72
ONLINE APPLICATION: https://db.proartsgallery.org/oag/bac_08.php
TIMELINE
OPEN CALL CLOSES
Septemper 12th, 2008
JURYING
September 12 -19, 2008
STUDIO VISITS
September 26-28
EXHIBITION
October 15- November 22, 2008
RECEPTION
October 16, 5-8pm
ARTISTS/CURATOR TALK
November 20, 6-8pm
JUROR: Aimee Reed
Aimee Reed earned her M.A. in art history at San Francisco State University, focusing on spatial theory and the previously marginalized artist. She has worked with a variety of artists and curators including LeFalle Curatorial, The Chinati Foundation in Marfa, TX, Museum of African Diaspora in San Francisco, Hosfelt Gallery in San Francisco and New York, and with the San Francisco State University Fine Arts Gallery and the International Center for the Arts. Currently she is the Curator of Exhibitions at the Rena Bransten Gallery in San Francisco, as well as a contributing writer for Artweek Magazine and the website Open Door Contemporary Art Projects (www.odcap.com).
Eligibility
Artists must be at least 18 years of age. Artists who have exhibited at the gallery in 2007 are ineligible to apply. Artists must live or have a studio in one of the 9 Bay Area Counties.
NO EXCEPTIONS
Media
Works in all media are acceptable. Works must have been completed within the last two years.
The schedule for studio visits is September 26th, 27th and 28th. Artists must be available (or arrange for a representative) at their studio for a visit during this time.
How do I apply?
The application can be accessed here: https://db.proartsgallery.org/oag/bac_08.php. You simply create an account, fill out an application and submit your images online. There is a $30 application fee. All standard entries must be submitted online. We will only accept works in new media by mail.
All Completed Entries Must Include:
1. Completed Entry Form
2. Up to 5 images
3. Image List
4. Artist Statement: The statement must be no longer than one page. Include your name and contact information on the top.
5. Entry Fee: $30.00 in the form of Visa or MC. New media entries can send a check or money order payable to: Oakland Art Gallery.
