Information For Artists:
Ongoing Open Call to Artists
Proposals for Art in Windows Installations in Greater Los Angeles — Phantom Galleries LA
Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 2006 - We are a new arts organization called Phantom Galleries LA that places art installations temporarily in vacant storefront windows throughout Los Angeles County. We're putting out an open-ended call for proposals. There is no entry fee.
To allow for various types of work, we have engaged various curators, both independent ones and those from established Galleries, arts organizations, and educational institutions. Dangerous Curve is currently the main curator. You can submit whatever you can think up that would be appropriate for public windows: installation art, sculpture, video or new media, 2D visual art, and even live art.
The temporary locations range from indoor malls to locations viewable 24/7. Some get lots of foot traffic while others are more remotely located. Some are in developed areas while others are in developing ones. Some are under construction, some are not.
New properties are being added (and subtracted, when they rent) all the time. Currently, we are working primarily in Downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, but will soon be announcing additional cities.
How it works:
If your proposal is selected by a curator, we place it on a waiting list for a space compatible with your requirements (determined via questionnaire).
Here are some considerations: You supply all the materials. We can supply some tools, such as hammers, and some consumables, such as nails, wire, tape, etc. You will want to be prepared to remove your piece within a reasonable amount of time should your space rent. You must leave each location in the same or in better condition than you found it.
Application procedures:
- For all artists: Please include contact information, a resume/bio, and a one-paragraph description of your proposed work, including whether or not it will be site-specific.
- For installations: Please include diagrams and sufficient additional description.
- For video work: Please include the title, credits, length, date, and format. For curatorial previewing, we want QuickTime data files on either CD or DVD (nonencoded).
- For 2D visual work: Please include printed pictures or URLs where they can be found.
- For live art: Please include the same as 2D visual work and video work (documentation of previous, not necessarily proposed, work), and a description, indicating length.
Send your applications to:
- Phantom Galleries LA
900 E. 1st Street, Loft #307
Los Angeles, CA 90012
For questions and entries, contact info@PhantomGalleriesLA.com
Information For Artists:
Phantom Galleries LA provides artists working in all mediums with rent-free exhibit space in Greater Los Angeles empty storefronts.
Acceptance:
- We encourage the submission of installation art, sculpture (including experimental), performance art, new media, and paintings, from individuals, groups, and organizations.
- Submissions are curated by our various curators, who may emphasize certain mediums.
- When designing your installation, keep in mind that the public will only be able to see it from outside windows allocated to you.
- Since the art will be visible from the sidewalk, it should adhere to the restrictions that apply to public art in terms of content.
Locations:
- Phantom Galleries LA will work with the artists to find appropriate locations.
Artists' Roles:
- Design, install, maintain, and dismantle the installation.
- Provide installation materials.
- Upon notification, return vacant space to original (or better) condition within the time period requested by the property owner.
Phantom Galleries LA's Role:
- Schedule and assist in installation and performances.
- Do publicity (media alerts, press kits, signage, etc.)
Application Checklist:
- Completed application form. (see below)
- Written or sketched layout of proposed space usage, including space requirements.
- Artwork samples. We accept postcards, color printouts, DVDs, VHS videotapes, or websites.
- Bio information (for publicity only; will not affect application).
Application Form:
Complete the application form and submit:
- Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Country:
Day Phone:
Email:
Approximate Space Required: (n x n)
E-mail to:
Regular mail to:
- Phantom Galleries LA
900 E. 1st Street, Loft #307
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Please type. Enter your name as you would like it to appear in Phantom Galleries LA's marketing materials. All other information is nonpublic.
Upon receipt, we will confirm your submission. We will contact you about your installation dates and location.
