Call for submissions, Visual and Media Arts

Among professional artists presented by MAI are Alfredo Abeijon, Akane Asaoka, Shelly Bahl, Rand Berthaudin, Marie-Lynda Bilodeau, Diane Borsato, Michael Chambers, Lucie Chan, Sonya Clark, Daniel Dion et Su Shnee, Freda Guttman, Joanne Hui, Robert Morin, Gyu Oh, Edward Pien, Adrian Piper, Cesar Saez, Karen Tam.

The deadline for submitting a project: October 1st 2010 (2011-2012 season)

MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) invites professionals in contemporary arts to submit their creation projects before October 1. Artists and independent curators in visual arts, media art and related fields (including cultural workers, researchers, art historians and theoreticians, art educators, and design and architecture professionals) as well as organizations, may submit a project for an individual or a group exhibition.

Artists that are selected may benefit from extended setup periods in the gallery, creation and technical residencies. MAI also offers audience development activities. The MAI accepts projects from local, national or international artists. We offer technical, promotional and administrative support as well as a guaranteed fee.

Projects must be intercultural.

Preference is given to original creations that are designed for MAI’s space and have not been presented in Montreal before. Please note that the size of the gallery is 39’ x 65' or 13.87m x 23.13m, therefore projects making ample use of the gallery, such as installations, video screenings, etc. are our first choice. The MAI is specifically interested in proposals that include visitor participation as a key component, either by creating an interaction with the viewers, involving them in the creation process, or by engaging with local communities.

MAI presents artists of different origins and milieus who question or challenge their cultural backgrounds while also reflecting them, and whose works may be iconoclastic or that engage in open dialogue with tradition.

Requested documents:

1. Artistic description of the project.
Please also mention intended dates for the exhibition, list of technical requirements and a preliminary budget.

2. Description of the project’s intercultural approach.

3. Detailed artist statement (intent and creative process). For group exhibitions, please submit each artist’s statement.

4. Detailed curator statement, if applicable.

5. Curriculum vitae for each artist and the curator if applicable.

6. A minimum of 12 (maximum of 20) clearly identified slides or images on CD, specifying which slides are related to the project recent work. Originals will not be accepted. Please include a detailed slide or image list (title, dates, size and media).

7. A press kit, publication or other relevant documents.

8. Names and contact information of the project coordinator and collaborators.

9. Self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE).

We are also interested in attending your shows, public performances or other artistic activities.

Please send your projects and invitations to:

Michael Toppings
Production / Project Director
3680, Jeanne-Mance Street, Suite 103
Montreal (Quebec), H2X 2K5
Tel.: (514) 982-1812 ext. 224
Fax: (514) 982-9090
artsvisuels@m-a-i.qc.ca
www.m-a-i.qc.ca

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