Comcast Art & Soul 2008

Call for Outdoor Installation Proposals
Comcast Art & Soul, Labor Day Weekend, Downtown Oakland
Deadline: July 15, 2008

Pro Arts is accepting proposals from artists to present outdoor, site-specific installations at this year's Art & Soul festival, Labor Day Weekend, Downtown Oakland. Proposals should embody the festival's celebration of the arts. Selected artists receive an artist honorarium.

Eligible media includes, but is not limited to Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Textiles, Glass, and Social Practice. Current Pro Arts membership is not a requirement for entry.


Submissions: Each submission must include the official Entry Cover Page (see attached), artist resume(s) or bio(s), installation description (limit one page), and submission CD. CDs must be marked with artist(s)’s name and title of work(s). Multiple submissions may be included on one CD. Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed. Please do not submit additional materials. Do not submit original artwork or master slides.

Deadline and Notification: Deadline for submissions is July 15, 2008. Notification is made by email/phone by July 30, 2008. Entry does not guarantee inclusion in the event or Pro Arts’ programs.




About Pro Arts
Founded in 1974, Pro Arts is a nonprofit artist-based organization that nurtures the diverse cultural communities in the East Bay by exhibiting artists’ work and providing a venue for furthering communication in the arts. Pro Arts offers youth and community programs, and provides professional art services to partnering institutions off-site. Last year Pro Arts exhibited 580 artists and produced 53 events drawing an annual audience of 65,000.