Open Call from Curious Matter
The Ecstatic
Entries Due: April 16, 2010
Exhibition dates: May 16 – June 13, 2010
Curious Matter explores The Ecstatic in its next exhibition. Whether earthly or divine, the experience of the ecstatic is potent. When Paul was thrown from his horse on the way to Damascus by an ecstatic vision, it converted him from a persecutor of Christians to a believer. Was it a spiritual awakening, or just a blow to the head? Bacchus frees us from daily cares through the delirium of wine, while Danae, imprisoned to maintain her chastity, was brought to ecstasy by carnal and financial implications when Zeus visited her in the form of a shower of gold. Religious experience, alcohol and drugs, carnality, money, pain, can all get the endorphins flowing. Curious Matter takes a broad approach to the theme and invites artists to submit work. A catalogue will accompany the exhibition.
All media will be considered. Artworks should not exceed 24"(framed) in any direction for wall hung work. Limited room is available for sculptural work and those will be considered individually. Video artists must provide their own equipment.
Eligibility: All artists working in any media.
Submissions: (please include all information, incomplete submissions won’t be considered)
1. Up to 5 images. Postal submissions should include 35mm slides or letter-sized color printouts. Do not send original artwork. Digital file submissions will only be accepted via email. Digital files must be in JPEG or PDF format, resolution set to 72 dpi and no larger than 800 X 800 pixels and no larger than 2MB. Please number images to correspond to Image List.
2. Image list. Numbered to correspond with your image submissions. Include image #, your name, title, date of work, medium, size and price. You may also include a brief description for each image, however this isn’t required.
3. A one page résumé. Please include a three line bio, your contact information and an email address.
4. An artist’s statement. No longer than 300 words.
Fees: NO FEE TO ENTER, accepted artists pay a nominal materials fee of $35.
Deadline: All entries must be received no later than April 16, 2010.
Return of Submission Materials: Include a SASE if you want your materials to be returned. Make sure there is sufficient postage. Materials without postage will not be returned.
Notification: Accepted artists will be notified via email by April 19, 2010. NOTE: Accepted artists must confirm their participation by April 20 and provide a print-quality digital image for the catalogue by April 23.
Drop Off: Drop off of accepted artwork will be May 8 and 9, noon to 2pm. Mailed artwork must arrive by May 7 and include return
shipping label/postage/etc..
Pick Up: Artists are responsible for picking up artwork on June 19 noon to 2pm. Return of mailed artwork with return postage will begin on June 14, 2010.
Email submissions to: CuriousMatter@comcast.net By post: Curious Matter, 272 Fifth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Curious Matter is an exhibition venue for contemporary visual art located in downtown Jersey City. Curious Matter strives to foster dialogue among artists at all career stages with a calendar of regular exhibitions. Our commitment extends to our audience as we endeavor to open a door to appreciating contemporary art in an atmosphere that encourages engagement and curiosity. The gallery is open Sundays noon to 3pm and by appointment during exhibitions. Curious Matter is a non-profit organization, and a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit service organization.
Entries Due: April 16, 2010
Exhibition dates: May 16 – June 13, 2010
Curious Matter explores The Ecstatic in its next exhibition. Whether earthly or divine, the experience of the ecstatic is potent. When Paul was thrown from his horse on the way to Damascus by an ecstatic vision, it converted him from a persecutor of Christians to a believer. Was it a spiritual awakening, or just a blow to the head? Bacchus frees us from daily cares through the delirium of wine, while Danae, imprisoned to maintain her chastity, was brought to ecstasy by carnal and financial implications when Zeus visited her in the form of a shower of gold. Religious experience, alcohol and drugs, carnality, money, pain, can all get the endorphins flowing. Curious Matter takes a broad approach to the theme and invites artists to submit work. A catalogue will accompany the exhibition.
All media will be considered. Artworks should not exceed 24"(framed) in any direction for wall hung work. Limited room is available for sculptural work and those will be considered individually. Video artists must provide their own equipment.
Eligibility: All artists working in any media.
Submissions: (please include all information, incomplete submissions won’t be considered)
1. Up to 5 images. Postal submissions should include 35mm slides or letter-sized color printouts. Do not send original artwork. Digital file submissions will only be accepted via email. Digital files must be in JPEG or PDF format, resolution set to 72 dpi and no larger than 800 X 800 pixels and no larger than 2MB. Please number images to correspond to Image List.
2. Image list. Numbered to correspond with your image submissions. Include image #, your name, title, date of work, medium, size and price. You may also include a brief description for each image, however this isn’t required.
3. A one page résumé. Please include a three line bio, your contact information and an email address.
4. An artist’s statement. No longer than 300 words.
Fees: NO FEE TO ENTER, accepted artists pay a nominal materials fee of $35.
Deadline: All entries must be received no later than April 16, 2010.
Return of Submission Materials: Include a SASE if you want your materials to be returned. Make sure there is sufficient postage. Materials without postage will not be returned.
Notification: Accepted artists will be notified via email by April 19, 2010. NOTE: Accepted artists must confirm their participation by April 20 and provide a print-quality digital image for the catalogue by April 23.
Drop Off: Drop off of accepted artwork will be May 8 and 9, noon to 2pm. Mailed artwork must arrive by May 7 and include return
shipping label/postage/etc..
Pick Up: Artists are responsible for picking up artwork on June 19 noon to 2pm. Return of mailed artwork with return postage will begin on June 14, 2010.
Email submissions to: CuriousMatter@comcast.net By post: Curious Matter, 272 Fifth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Curious Matter is an exhibition venue for contemporary visual art located in downtown Jersey City. Curious Matter strives to foster dialogue among artists at all career stages with a calendar of regular exhibitions. Our commitment extends to our audience as we endeavor to open a door to appreciating contemporary art in an atmosphere that encourages engagement and curiosity. The gallery is open Sundays noon to 3pm and by appointment during exhibitions. Curious Matter is a non-profit organization, and a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit service organization.
CURIOUS MATTER
272 Fifth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302,
[T] 201-659-5771 [E] curiousmatter@comcast.net
curiousmatter.blogspot.com
272 Fifth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302,
[T] 201-659-5771 [E] curiousmatter@comcast.net
curiousmatter.blogspot.com
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