Monday, February 28, 2011

de Young Museum Call for Art

New Generations: Student Showcase
Call for student artwork to be featured at the
de Young Museum on April 22, 2011

Application deadline: March 14

TITLE: Where to? The Call of the Times

DESCRIPTION: Our communities are responding in different ways to the social issues of our times such as
the recession, human rights or climate change. The challenges ahead are dynamic and often troubling, yet, we will continue to find solutions through activism and art.

Where are we now and where are we going?

What do you see as the urgent social issues? What do these mean to you? How does your work reflect what is happening?

Public Programs at the de Young Museum invites you to submit one proposal of visual art, film, music, or performance art, for "Friday Nights at the de Young" on Friday, April 22, 2011. Members of the de Young Museum's New Generations Student and Faculty Advisory Committee will jury the proposals.

DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED TO:
Monday, March 14, 2011

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send the following required information to the address or email listed below:
- Full name, university/continuing education program
- A one-paragraph description of your piece, film, or performance
- Drawings, collages, or other visual references and support material
Please read the materials list that outlines museum restrictions and limitations on mediums of art.

AWARDS: 1st Place   $ 300.00
          2nd Place   $ 150.00
          3rd Place   $  75.00

ATTENTION: Public Programs at the de Young Museum
             Re: Student Showcase Proposal
             50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
             San Francisco, CA 94118
Or by e-mail: publicprograms@famsf.org <mailto:publicprograms@famsf.org>

Applicants will be notified early April of their inclusion in the exhibit.

Required Mandatory Orientation: All artists/performers who are notified of inclusion in the exhibit are required to attend an orientation in order to participate in the Showcase.  Date and time: TBA-Early April. Questions about submissions can be directed to publicprograms@famsf.org

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