Exhibition Open Call - Project Room - at Locust Projects for New Work

Locust Projects invites local, national, and international artists to apply for the opportunity to access the space and resources to create ambitious, large-scale new work in our 1,500 sq ft MAIN GALLERY gallery, Proposals are reviewed by a rotating jury comprised of local, national and international artists that have previously exhibited at Locust Projects as well as curators. Locust Projects provides selected artists with curatorial guidance, production budget, artist WAGE fee, documentation, and an opportunity to stay in the Locust Projects residency house located a block away.



GENERAL GUIDELINES:

Locust Projects is committed to supporting the creation and presentation of ambitious new work. Existing work is not accepted for Open Calls. Proposals for new, installation-based work that has never been presented before should specifically be designed for our Main Gallery. We present visual artists working in any medium and any stage in their career as long as the work they propose for Locust Projects demonstrably pushes their practice in new directions as part of our mission to invite risk-taking and experimentation. Collectives and artist collaborations are encouraged to apply as long as the work is presented as a singular vision. Artists addressing social justice issues including race, identity, gender parity, basic needs, climate change, environmental advocacy, and more, through their projects are encouraged. Final projects are realized with support from a collaborative environment and supportive Locust Projects staff.



MAIN GALLERY OPPORTUNITY

Solo exhibition of ambitious and new, installation-based work created specifically for Locust Projects Main Gallery (approx. 1,500 square feet) *highlighted in yellow on the floorplan
Community engagement with the public through public programs or activations (i.e. conversation, collaboration, performance)

MAIN GALLERY PROJECT SUPPORT INCLUDES

$7,500 Project Budget (may include but is not limited to: production/fabrication, equipment rental, materials, professional/technical support, installation/construction labor, assistants, shipping, de-installation) Final budget determined based upon dates, proposal scope and scale of project, feasibility.
$2500 Artist Fee plus $30 per diem stipend for up to 10 days and $350 towards roundtrip flights and ground transport available to artists that live 150 miles away from Miami. (above and beyond travel expenses shall be applied to production budget). Artists may use the Artist Fee at their discretion.
Accommodation in a private room at the Locust Projects Residency, a 2-bedroom/1 bath house which is walking distance to Locust Projects. Note, one other artist may be in residence pending Covid safety limitations.
Basic infrastructure provided by Locust Projects separate from the Production Budget includes access to use existing tool and AV equipment inventory, up to 20 hours preparator labor/assistance for install/de-install, signage, installation documentation, and promotional support.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Proposals are reviewed by a rotating jury of artists that have previously exhibited at Locust Projects as well as curators.

The following criteria will be used during the review process:

Conceptual strength of the proposal, ambitious ideas, scale and/or use of space
Strength of past work
Unique or innovative approach to transforming or activating LP's space and extension of the artist's practice
Feasibility of proposed project and related programs within budget and logistical concerns
Compelling approach to contemporary artistic practice, societal concerns, and/or community impact

Please keep in mind, we are a non-traditional alternative art space. If the project could easily be presented in a traditional or commercial gallery setting or could be realized without the support of our organization, it is unlikely for us to consider your proposal. We do not show existing work, host traveling exhibitions, retrospectives, or group shows. We are not a commercial gallery, we do not offer artist representation.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A single PDF that is no more than 5MB which includes:

1. Project description (max. 500 words)

2. Draft project floorplan/rendering of proposed project (floorplan is available here and on our website)

3. General artist statement (max. 250 words)

4. CV or Resume

5. Up to eight images of previous/related work or links to video works

6. Image details (title, year, medium, of the submitted work and/or links)

Proposals are accepted through submittable: https://locustprojects.submittable.com/submit/181562/2021-project-room-open-call

Please direct questions to [email protected]