DETOURS: MADE HERE OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Definition of detour: a deviation from a direct course or the usual procedure; especially: a roundabout way temporarily replacing part of a route
Hennepin Theatre Trust is accepting artists’ submissions for the fall/winter 2018 Made Here Showcases.
Made Here, a project of the Trust, temporarily transforms empty storefronts and commercial spaces with art by local creatives into a walkable urban art gallery.
The theme for the fall/winter Showcases is “Detours.” For this round, we invite artists and artist groups to submit proposals for window Showcase displays that interpret this theme.
Artists and artist groups may submit their proposals from now until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 3rd.
Made Here features artists with all levels of experience — from those who have never exhibited work to internationally renowned professionals.
Made Here also features artists representing diverse communities. On average, 40 percent of Made Here artists are from communities of color. We also aim for balanced gender representation and make it a priority to include seniors, children, artists with disabilities, LGBTQ+ artists and artists from Greater Minnesota.
CRITERIA
All submissions will be considered, reviewed and curated by the Made Here Arts Advisory Panel based on the following criteria:
- Compelling: artistically strong in concept and execution, compelling to a diverse audience and actively engaging to the public
- Viable: agile, adaptive, innovative and achievable with the resources, funds and spaces available
- Relevant: responsive to and engaging with diverse audiences, themes, neighborhoods and landscapes
- Quality: the work presented is of exemplary quality — specifically in regards to the medium in which it is presented
In the interest of accessibility and inclusivity, we do not require artist statements, resumes or exhibition histories to apply. Our panel curates each open call blind — meaning that panelists review the art without knowledge of the artists’ names in an effort to produce an unbiased selection.
ELIGIBILITY
For eligibility to participate in Made Here, all artists and artist groups must be current residents of Minnesota.
We are unable to accept proposals that are demonstrative; feature graphic sexual or violent imagery; include an element of live performance in or outside of the window displays; support an elected official or candidate; or invite the public to enter the space. Proposal materials must be created at an off-site location and then assembled in a single visit with limited assistance.
WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE SELECTED
Each selected submission receives a stipend of $750.00. If selected, all participating artists must submit a signed W9 form and a signed “Display Terms and Conditions” contract.
Upon selection, one site visit with a representative from the Trust’s Public Art and Placemaking department is required in order to discuss and schedule the timing of your installation. Each participating artist will be given one day to install his/her/their/hir Showcase with a maximum of six hours of assistance from the Made Here team. Work is not permitted onsite outside of installation times.
Please refer to our current Made Here Showcases for examples of successful outcomes and available empty storefront and commercial locations: https://hennepintheatretrust.org/avenues-made-here/
*Click this link to view the e-book, Made Here: Suggestions and Support for your Successful Submission
All Showcases will be professionally photographed and featured on a dedicated page on the Hennepin Theatre Trust website (www.hennepintheatretrust.org) The Trust will actively promote the exhibition and share through its own communication channels, including emails and social media.
Each Made Here artist will be provided access to a clean, safe commercial storefront to create a Showcase with access to electrical access, extension cords, clamp lamps, light bulbs, minimal hardware and power strips, as needed. Professional installation assistance is available upon request.
There is a limited amount of technology available for Showcases, including several flat screen TVs, projectors, reverse projection screen materials and DVD players.
TIMELINE FOR DETOURS: MADE HERE
July 2, 2018: Detours: Made Here open call begins
September 3, 2017: Detours: Made Here open call ends
September 17, 2018: Selected artists announced
December 18, 2018: Detours: Made Here launches, 5- 8 p.m.
Late March, 2019: Deinstallation of all Showcases begins
For inquiries, please contact Hannah Novillo Erickson, the Trust’s artist coordinator, at Hannah.Novillo@HennepinTheatreTrust.org
Special thanks to Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis and the McKnight Foundation for their continued support.
