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OPEN CALL for Los Angeles Based Visual Artists for $2500 New Project Commission

Type: Awards, Grants, Fellowships [View all]
Posted by: Prospect Art
Deadline: Tue, October 22nd, 2024

Prospect Art invites Los Angeles-based visual artists to participate in our NEW WORK Focus on Los Angeles initiative. This grant supports innovative projects aligned with contemporary themes, providing $2,500 to seven selected projects. Three grants are earmarked for web-based, new media, sound, or time-based works, while the remaining four are allocated to visual arts projects in different mediums. Please note that you can submit only one project in one category, and we will assist in categorizing it appropriately if needed. 

Our primary aim with this commissioning grant is to provide a supportive space where professional visual artists can expand their creative horizons. We aspire to empower artists to push the boundaries of their creativity, embrace artistic risks, and embark on uncharted creative journeys. These projects should be self-contained and achievable within a 4-month timeframe and within the budget we provide. Your projects should be in the initial planning stages, and the NEW WORK grant will fully fund the development of your artwork. 

This exceptional opportunity is open to both individual artists and collectives, with each project receiving financial backing to bring it to fruition. Moreover, 10-12 artists will be selected for virtual studio visits with our review committee. The selected projects, whether created by one artist or a collective, will have the opportunity to be featured in our ONE WORK or BROADCAST series upon completion, providing a platform for the community to engage with the art. 

We welcome submissions from Los Angeles artists with established studio practices, regardless of career stage, provided they have lived in the city for at least 5 years. We prioritize innovative projects and require applicants to be professional artists at least 3 years out of graduate school. 

Our selection process will engage a committee comprising 8 artists, writers, and curators based in Los Angeles. To promote inclusivity, we will invite a diverse array of members from the Los Angeles arts community to actively take part in the selection process. This approach empowers artists to act as gatekeepers, fostering a platform that amplifies a wider spectrum of voices. 

If selected, you will receive:

+A project commision grant of $2500

+A dedicated section on the Prospect Art Website, showcasing your project.

+Extensive social media promotion to reach a wider audience and increase visibility.

+An exclusive invitation to participate in a Webcast discussion about your work, which will be broadcast on our channel or featured in our ONE WORK online publication series.

Please apply through our google form on our website

https://www.prospectart.org/new-work-la-grant

 

Please direct any questions to PropsectArtSubmissions@gmail.com

Posted on Wed, September 27th, 2023
Expires on Tue, October 22nd, 2024

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