WALK — Call for Entries
ABOUT WALK Gallery, LLC
WALK Gallery, LLC is an ambitious new public art project whose goal is to fill empty King Street storefronts in Charleston, SC with artwork by local artists. The exhibition is slated to begin at the start of this year’s Spoleto Festival.
WALK Gallery, LLC exists to improve the quality of life through design and education.
• The project turns unoccupied, vacant spaces into vibrant spaces.
• Local artists get a high-traffic venue to show their work.
• Property owners have attention drawn to buildings and spaces that are available for lease or sale.
• The project adds curb appeal and energy to downtown business.
EXHIBITION DATES May 21 – June 28, Opening Reception May 21, 2009.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION All applications must be received by April 20, 2009.
JURY SELECTION AND ELIGIBILITY
A jury of artists and curators will select the inaugural 2009 participating artists. Applicants must be a resident of South Carolina. Preference for under represented artists will be given.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (All requirements must be complete)
• All mediums are applicable.
• Submit 3 DIGITAL IMAGES ON CD in jpeg format. (EACH SUBMISSION, NO LARGER THAN 3MB)
• Names of image files on CD must correspond to image title on application.
• If accepted, artists are responsible for installing their own work. A specific time frame will be dictated by WALK Gallery, LLC to accommodate selected artists. All artwork must be installed before May 20. Artists must provide all installation materials, keeping in mind they can’t alter in any way the property owner’s space. If the space rents during the exhibition, art will need to be removed from that space prior to the end of the show.
• Application fee is $20. Make checks payable to WALK Gallery, LLC. If your check is returned, the artist will be charged an additional $34 before being eligible for the review process.
INCLUDE THESE ITEMS WITH YOUR SUBMISSION, DUE APRIL 20, 2009
• 3 DIGITAL IMAGES ON CD in jpeg format (EACH SUBMISSION, NO LARGER THAN 3MB)
• APPLICATION FORM
• Artist Statement (250 words or less) and CV/resume
• $20 CHECK made out to WALK Gallery, LLC
• Applicants may attach a separate page detailing the description of the submitted work if necessary. If proposing an installation, please attach information detailing your project.
SEND APPLICATIONS TO
Attention: WALK Gallery, LLC
PO Box 639
Charleston, SC 29402
Artists will be notified by e-mail on or before May 5, 2009
Accepted artwork must be installed by the artist by May 20, 2009
QUESTIONS? Email: entryquestions@walkgallery.org