Turn up the heat
The Selection Committee for Erotic Art Week 2009 has completed what has now become its first round of selections. The selection of spoken word pieces is still on-going and will be completed by the 11th June.
Works by twelve talented artists have been selected from on-line submission. However, we are extending the deadline in order to attract more submissions. The Committee felt that many the pieces that were not selected was primarily because "they (the work) did not address questions on Relevancy that were put forward in EAW selection criteria", i.e., Does the project have a unique approach to the theme? Does it shed new light on some aspect of erotica? Does it take an innovative approach to presenting ideas?). It may be that artists are self-censoring, or it could be a true and valid reflection of who we are as erotics. If the former is the case - take it up a notch!
Closing date for second round of submissions is Monday 8th June, 2009. Spread the word.
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us at eroticartt@gmail.com. Submissions should also be sent to the same address.
A Call for submissions for Trinidad & Tobago’s first Erotic Art Week
Deadline for submissions is Thursday 28th May, 200
SELECTION CRITERIA
Artistic merit: Does the proposed work show a mastery or high degree of experimentation in technique? Does the work eloquently address the challenge of “provoking the sexual as opposed to portraying sex or the sexual response”? Does the project advance a concept in the work of the proposing artist?
Relevance: Does the project have a unique approach to the theme? Does it shed new light on some aspect of erotica in T&T? Does it take an innovative approach to presenting ideas?
Feasibility: Is the scope of the project compatible with the resources of the NoSnow Collaborative for the event? How will the installation be maintained for the duration of the festival? Are there clear plans and resources to realize the project?
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Your submission of work should be accompanied by the following information
Name:
Address:
Telephone: (home) (mobile)
Email:
Project Title:
Project Description (2-3 sentences; if selected, this may be used in publicity materials):
Please attach the following (no more than 1 page each)
1. Project proposal (consisting of concept and project elements, including plans for construction, installation, maintenance and de-installation)
2. Resume (include resume of collaborators, if applicable)
Artist Statement (no more than 200 words)
Work Samples (Submitted via e-mail with application or the dropbox on this site)
For visual artists: send up to six images: four of past work, two of proposed project (renderings, manipulated photographs, drawings, text, video). Digital files must be in JPEG or PDF format, resolution set to 72 dpi and no larger than 800 X 800 pixels and 2MB. Include website link, if relevant.
For performing artists: send website link and/or video (QuickTime) no longer than three minutes of past work. For proposed work, send no more than two images (renderings, manipulated photographs, drawings, QuickTime video) via email.
Please clearly label your work with a title and a 1-2 sentence description for each piece
Work may be submitted by using our Dropbox on this site.
Selected artists will be notified by June 1
Checklist:
o Application Form
o Project Proposal
o Resume
o Work Samples/Project Images
