The Blago Project
CALL TO ARTISTS
Deadline: 10/01/09
This year the Ravenswood ArtWalk is soliciting art for a unique and exciting special exhibit that will be part of the two day RAW event.
The Blago Project
We are looking for any/every artist to create and submit one piece of artwork in whatever genre and medium you work in.
The theme of the work should be “Rod Blagojevich”
The purpose of this exhibit is to enhance open commentary of the alleged corruption and salacious rumor, accusation and innuendo that has been hiding in the Ravenswood Corridor.
The exhibit will be held in none other than the wiretapped offices of “Friends of Blagojevich” located at 4147 North Ravenswood Avenue.
Artwork can be mailed to
Pivotal Production
516 N Ogden Ave
Suite 139
Chicago, IL 60642
Or hand delivered to
Ravenswood ArtWalk
Buzz: Angel Sales
4147 North Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60613
Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm
Questions?
Contact:Shannon Downey, Executive Director
Shannon@ravenswoodartwalk.org
773.983.6328
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ARTIST QUALIFICATIONS
All artists are welcome to apply.
ARTIST PLACEMENT
All art will be installed in the former offices of “The Friends of Blagojevich” located at 4147 N Ravenswood. Placement within the space will be at the sole discretion of the RAW staff. RAW staff/volunteers will install the artwork.
(If you would like to volunteer to be part of the installation staff please contact us)
ARTIST CONTACT
All participating artists are required to provide the following information with their submission:
Name:
Email:
Phone:
URL:
Title of the piece:
Cost: □ Not For Sale
EXHIBIT LISTING
Exhibit will be listed on the event map, website, and social networking sites. Participating artist’s names will be listed alphabetically by first name on the website only.
VENDING
While you may not sell your piece during the exhibition, you may price your work for display and include contact info on your placard so that you can sell once the exhibit is over.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pieces must be picked up on Sunday, Oct 4th between 6:30 and 8pm or Monday, October 5th between 10am and Noon or they become the exclusive property of RAW.
DEADLINES
All artwork is due by September 25 at 5pm.
FEES
There are no artist fees associated with participation in this special exhibit.