CALL TO ARTIST: The Elephant
July 18 – August 8th 2015
The Elephant: Art + Performance + Community Outreach
Produced: Niki Lopez of Niki Art Studio, Alana DaCosta & at 1310 Gallery
Deadline for entry: June 15, 2015
Installation dates: July 13-15, 2015
Opening night: Saturday July 18, 2015
Location: 1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
Open to: all mediums. Paintings, Sculpture, Installation art, Video art, Mixed media, 2D & 3D works. Preference given to interactive & installation pieces.
Submitted artwork should fit or complement the theme “Elephant in the Room” which can be either conceptual or literal in context:
Media themes seeking: controversial, hidden agenda, taboos, secrets, discrimination, inequality, privileges, challenges to social norms, masks, cover -ups and other uncomfortable issues we sometimes choose to hide.
Let’s go there again! “The Elephant” as in ‘the elephant in the room’ is metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored or going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss, It is based on the idea that an elephant in a room would be impossible to overlook; thus, people in the room who pretend the elephant is not there have chosen to avoid dealing with the looming big issue.
An important and obvious topic, which everyone present is aware of, but which isn’t discussed, as such discussion is considered to be uncomfortable.
There will be a panel discussion as well as a month-long interactive piece inviting the community to share their ‘elephant’.
Artists are welcomed to participate in a community outreach art project with local at-risk youth. Artists who are interested in volunteering in the art project please contact the producers of the show. All participating artists are encouraged to participate in all of the events; however, the only requirement is to be available the opening night.
Submission donation of $25 for up to 5 pieces, payable through paypal (nikilopez@gmail.com)
100% of any artwork sales goes to the artist.
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Opening night will include DJ, live performance. Performers, please send an email to nikilopez@gmail.com with links to music
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Month long event will include: performance, drink & draw night, community outreach, and closing/open mic. Dates TBA
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Artists/Organization wishing to collaborate or partner, please contact curator.
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Event Sponsors:
TBA
Select vendors will be available during opening night. There is a $30 donation & vendor application required.
>>Vendors Form<<
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Want to help with this event? Click here
Contact producers:
Niki Lopez
305.975.6262
Websites: www.nikilopez.com – www.nikiartstudio.com
or
Alana DaCosta
786.314.3524
Previous shows
This will be the 7 annual exhibit. Some clips from previous events include:
2012
2010
2009
About the producer: Niki Lopez is a multi-media artist. Known for her vibrant color palate, Lopez’s often ‘other-worldly’ art has been exhibited across South Florida, New York, and California. Lopez is also a Graphic Designer known for her community spirit and avant-garde art shows. Niki is passionate about community & outreach. Lopez has been an integral part of the creation of the 1310 Gallery space located within the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts, where residents create monthly art programs. As Web Master, Niki created the community’s on-line presence, and is a contributor to the 1310 Gallery brand via Social Media.
Dates:
- July 18th – Opening Night + Performance
- July 25th – Drink & Draw More info TBA, Artwalk w/Free trolley service.
- July 29th – Panel discussion #What’s Your Elephant.
- August 5th- COMMUNITY OUTREACH -TBA
- August 7th – Thou Art Women – LGBT Poetry Night
Submission donation of $25 for up to 5 pieces, payable through paypal (nikilopez@gmail.com)
100% of any artwork sales goes to artist.
>>>ARTISTS SUBMISSIONS<<<
Download Form click here:
Up to -5 pieces $25 DONATE HERE
For consideration, email images (no larger than 2mb)
to the curator Niki Lopez (nikilopez@gmail.com)
Include on the subject line “The Elephant“
-Name each JPG with your first initial, your last name and image number. (Example: JSmith1.jpg, JSmith2.jpg, JSmith3.jpg).
If you need to make special accommodations for submission of your work, please email nikilopez@gmail.com
Preference given to interactive & installation pieces.
All work must be original artwork – ready to hang or be displayed.
One Piece $25 DONATE HERE
About 1310 Gallery: A 37 unit live/work art community housing multi-disciplinary visual & performing artist. The Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts hosts monthly shows every third Saturday of the month since 2008.
