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Yorkshire ArtSpace Society is inviting proposals from individuals or groups of artists and makers, for exhibitions of six weeks between March 2009 and February 2010 in the reception of Persistence Works, Sheffield. To reflect and represent the diversity of the artists based at Persistence Works, the overall programme aims to showcase a wide variety of contemporary art and craft.
For more information about Yorkshire ArtSpace Society visit www.artspace.org.uk
To apply, send us
· a completed application form
· a written proposal (maximum 700 words), outlining a detailed description of the work you intend to exhibit, including artform, contextual information if appropriate, sizes and quantities; how you intend to use the space / reception area; how the exhibition fits into and benefits your work / practice; how you would install the work and meet the technical requirements. If the proposal is for a group show, please tell us the curatorial rationale behind your collaboration
· your current CV
· an artist’s statement
· visual documentation (6 – 10 images per exhibitor on CD (under 1MB per image), slides or photographs, DVD/VHS show-reel - no longer than 15 minutes in length).
· SAE for the return of any visuals
Deadline for proposals: 31 October 2008
Selection: 13 November 2008
Notification of selection by 30 November 2009
Cost: £150 for a six week exhibition (the exhibition at YAS is unfunded, so this money goes towards the upkeep of the space; we do not take commissions on work sold. Please see the exhibition brief for what is offered in return)
For further information and an application pack please contact Jo Nancarrow at jo@artspace.org.uk, or visit www.artspace.org.uk and go to the news and events section. Alternatively send an A3 SAE and stamped envelope to A5 Self addressed stamped envelope to: Curatorial Committee, FAO Jo Nancarrow, Yorkshire ArtSpace Society, Persistence Works, 21 Brown Street, Sheffield S1 2BS
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