Calling all artists!
Hibridos Collective is seeking proposals for artworks and art education activities as part of the upcoming Jackson Heights Arts Festival. The Jackson Heights Arts Festival is an outdoor festival that builds on the local arts community, increases the visibility of artists that live and work in the neighborhood, promotes community-based arts practices and opens a dialogue for employment through the arts. The festival provides a space for local artists to create and explore art programs that inspire residents and visitors to take an active role to improve the neighborhood.
Interested artists (collectives and teams are welcome) may submit proposals for art education activities and/or art exhibition opportunities addressing the suggested topics. Queens-based artists of all ages, skill level, and craft, especially from Jackson Heights, Corona and Elmhurst, are strongly encouraged to apply:
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Call for Art Educators!
Proposals may include interactive projects, participatory activites, or artworks to be created on-site. Proposals that utilize repurposed materials are highly encouraged. $200 honorarium will be awarded to each artist or collective selected for the festival. -
Call for Exhibiting Artworks!
Artworks may include, but are not limited to: music, painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, performance art, interactive art, design, architecture, and site-specific installation. Stipend for materials will be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Please include the following in your proposal:
- Artist's contact information, full name(s) and/or alias
- Artist's bio and/or statement (1-2 paragraphs)
- Proposed artwork or activity information (title, date, materials, size, requirements, etc. 2-4 paragraphs)
- 2-5 images or videos of past work (300 dpi or lower, no larger than 2MB each, JPG, PDF, and/or MOV preferred)
- Optional: supporting materials (2-5 images or videos of proposed work, website, press links, YouTube links, etc.)
Please Email Your Complete Proposal To:
info@hibridos.com and include in the subject line
"JHAF: Educator", "JHAF Exhibitor" or
"JHAF: Educator + Exhibitor".
Proposals must be received by Sunday, June 2nd
to be eligible for consideration.
For more information visit Hibridos Collective or
call (260) 227-5673.
Hibridos Collective (pronounced e-bree-dos) is an interdisciplinary collaborative working to re-envision spaces through community-based arts practices.