CALL FOR ART!

Call for Immersive Art Installations: The Art Experience

The Uptown Art Fair team is excited to introduce a captivating new initiative: “The ART Experience: Uptown Minneapolis.” This vibrant event series will showcase immersive art installations that engage the community, along with an ART CONTEST—all hosted at Seven Points Uptown, located at the intersection of Hennepin Ave. and Lake Street.

The ART Experience aims to nurture community involvement and inspire creativity by fostering an open and participatory environment for art lovers. This initiative encourages interaction and dialogue between artists and visitors. Through our immersive art installations and the Art Contest, there are two fantastic ways to get involved. Read on for details on how to submit your work and share your creativity with the community!

Call for The ART Experience- Immersive Art Installations: $1,500 Stipend
We are excited to invite artists to submit proposals for immersive art installations to be featured at The ART Experience Uptown Minneapolis. This opportunity includes a $1,500 stipend to bring your creative vision to life and engage an enthusiastic audience.

Key Details
Stipend: $1,500 to cover materials, labor, and other installation expenses.
Location: Various locations inside Seven Points Uptown (Corner of Hennepin Ave. & Lake St.)
Submission Deadline: November 15
Notification of Selection: November 29
Installation Dates: January 6 – February 23
Opening Date Event: February 27
Takedown Dates: May 1 – 30

What We’re Looking For:

  • Immersive Experience: We seek installations that captivate and engage, creating an interactive and multi-sensory experience for attendees. Use of sound, light, touch, and other interactive elements is encouraged.
  • Scalability: Proposals should outline the scale and technical requirements (lighting, sound, or space needs) of the installation.
  • Durability: Installations should be durable enough to handle public interaction throughout the duration of the event.

Installation & Takedown:

  • Installation: Artists will have access to the venue starting January 1. A clear and concise setup plan should be included in the proposal, specifying electric, hanging mechanisms, and size
  • Takedown: All installations must be completely dismantled by May 30. Artists are responsible for returning the space to its original condition.

Artist Selection:

  • Selection Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on creativity, feasibility, audience engagement potential, and alignment with the event’s vision. We encourage innovative and thought-provoking submissions that provide a transformative experience for attendees.
  • Notification: All applicants will be notified of the selection results by November 29. Selected artists will be given further instructions regarding logistics, payment of the stipend, and any final preparations required.

Application Process – Submit your proposal including:

  • Artist Name(s) & bio
  • A description of your concept
  • Visuals or sketches of the proposed installation
  • Detailed technical and spatial requirements

Submission Deadline: November 15
Notification of Selection: November 29
Questions and Submit applications to: info@uptownminneapolis.com 

 

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