Blank Media Collective

[Exhibition Opportunity] Inside

Wednesday 3rd Aug 2011

Blank Media Collective invites emerging artists to submit works which trigger the collective subconscious of the viewing audience. Through immersing the participant within the viewing space, Inside explores the psychological connection between the audience and the work, demonstrating art’s ability to unsettle, move and disturb.

Who: Emerging practitioners from all creative backgrounds
Location: BLANKSPACE, 43 Hulme Street, Manchester, M15 6AW
When: Public Preview Thursday 26 January 2012 | Exhibition Continues Friday 27 January – Sunday 12 February 2012
Charges & Fees: Free to submit work. Artist fees TBC

What:
Inside is an open call-out to practitioners working within a variety of mediums, which explore the psychological connection between the viewer and the work.  Through a process of immersing the participant within the viewing space, Inside aims to focus on the notion of art as a trigger for the generation of a personal narrative. Work submitted may be ambitious, subtle or intimate and can cover a range of mediums including (but not specific to) sound, sculpture, installation, text and so on.

There will be a special drop-in session on Tuesday 13 September, 5-7pm at BLANKSPACE where you will be able to meet with the curators to discuss any questions that you may have and to get advice about your proposal.

Submission information:
Please provide the following information:
• Detailed proposal outlining the concepts of the work
• Examples of the work that you wish to submit (if proposing to show existing work) or past work (if proposing to show new work)
• Artist Statement
• Any information regarding technical requirements that you will need or be providing

Deadline Extended: 14 October 2011 (Midnight)

Important Dates:
Tuesday 13 September 2011: Drop in Session (5-7pm, BLANKSPACE)
Friday 14 October 2011: Deadline for submissions (midnight)
Friday 21 October 2011: All artists will be notified
Monday 9 – Wednesday 25 January 2012: Installation period
Thursday 26 January 2012: Public Preview
Friday 27 January – Sunday 12 February 2012: Exhibition continues

Please contact Kate Charlton or Peter Fallon for further information or assistance about the submission process. Submissions should be sent via email in pdf or .doc format with images in jpeg format to . clearly stating ‘Submission: Inside FAO Kate & Peter’.