The Manitoba Crafts Council is seeking to identify artists, aged 35 years of age and younger, working in any craft-based media for an upcoming exhibition focusing on the work of young emerging craftspeople in Manitoba.
Artists whose practice combines attention to technical mastery, sustained exploration of material, respect for the history/tradition of their media AND a concern for contemporary philosophical and/or political issues are encouraged to apply – ie. artists whose body of work explores form and content and brings them together in provocative and meaningful ways.
Curators Jenny Western and Kerri-Lynn Reeves will review submissions and select a small group of four to eight artists to work with for this exhibition. Professional artist fees will be paid to all exhibiting artists.
Tentatively scheduled to open in Winnipeg in 2011 and in two rural Manitoba venues in 2011 and 2012, this exhibition will engage audiences with the freshest, most challenging work that our province’s young, emerging crafts-based artists are producing today.
To apply, please submit the following:
• a current CV with contact info (max. 2 pages)
• an artist statement, (max. 1 page)
• 8-10 images (jpegs 72 dpi, as close to, but not larger than, 12” in either direction)
• a list of images including title of work, date, media, and dimensions
Applications, including images on CD, may be mailed (in protective mailer) or hand delivered during business hours (M-F, 9-5) to the Manitoba Crafts Council, c/o ACI (Arts & Cultural Industries Assoc of MB), 501–62 Albert Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1E9.
Submission deadline: March 5, 2010
Questions?
Call 927-2787 or email mcc@mts.net
