CALL FOR PROPOSALS IN VISUAL ARTS

The deadline for submitting a project: October 1st (for the next season)

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The MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)invites professionals in contemporary art to submit their projects for our 2012-2013 season before the listed deadline. Artists, organizations and independent curators in visual arts, media art and related fields (including but not limited to: cultural workers, researchers, art educators, art historians and theoreticians, design and architecture professionals) may submit a project for an individual or a group exhibition.

Artists that are selected may benefit from extended setup periods in the gallery as well as creative and technical residencies. The MAI also offers public development programs such as conferences any other visual-art related activity. The MAI accepts projects from local, national and international artists, depending on our available resources. 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 that 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 viewer, 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 background while also exposing them, whose work may be iconoclastic or engaging in an open dialogue with tradition. Among professional artists that have been presented at the MAI are: Edward Pien, Karen Tam, Michael Fernandes, Reena Katz, Killy, Khadija Baker, Shié Kasai, José Luis Torres, Jason Baerg, Lori Blondeau, Martin Loft, Cathy Mattes, Nadia Myre, Ariel Lightningchild Smith, Sammy Baloji, Diyan Achjadi, Brendan Tang, Brendan Fernandes, Anna Biro, Howie Tsui, Jérôme Havre, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo and Marigold Santos.

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 (including the artist’s intent and creative process). For group exhibitions, please submit each artist’s statements.

4. Detailed curator statement, if applicable.

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

6. A minimum of 12 and a maximum of 20 images of recent work. Images can be submitted as slides or on a CD and must be clearly identified. Originals will not be accepted. Include a detailed list of the provided images or slides (mentioning title, date, size and media). Please state whether the submitted images are the intended work for the MAI exhibition or if they are similar to your proposal.

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

8. The names and contact information for the project coordinator and collaborators.

9. A self-addressed stamped envelope.

Finally, it would be pertinent to send us an invitation to any upcoming shows, public performances or other artistic activities.

Please send your projects and invitations to:

Call for proposals - Visual Arts
MAI ( Montréal, arts interculturels)
3680, Jeanne-Mance Street, Suite 103
Montreal (Quebec), H2X 2K5
artsvisuels@m-a-i.qc.ca
www.m-a-i.qc.ca