The 2012 Boston Biennial
The Gallery at Spencer Lofts
By: Eastie - Nov 09, 2012
The theme of The Boston Biennial 2012 is Illuminating Worlds.
We The Biennial Project have light which we pass onto others (that's you). As The Biennial Project's own light shines, we give other people permission to do the same. Our spotlight spills over to all around us and we want the world to see you through us.
Did you ever turn on the kitchen lights and watch the roaches scatter in all directions. Things lurk in the dark and when the lights go on shit gets exposed. Whether you worship the sun or think Jesus is the Son of God, we all know we can't live in the dark. Expose your inner self to the world around us.
Remember we are only as sick as our secrets.
Also don't be beholden to the theme. We just needed to come up something that sounded important.
Eligibility
Open to all artists. Open to all media, including 2-D, 3-D, sculpture, photography, performance, video, installation mixed media, and art from a kit. All works must arrive properly labeled with name, address, phone, email, and title of work, medium, and price, if applicable. All work must be secured with appropriate hanging hardware in place and ready to hang. Entry and release forms must be completed, signed, and accompanied by appropriate fee.
Reproduction of Art Work
The Biennial Project reserves the right to reproduce submitted works for Biennial Project printed materials, advertisements, electronic media, internet, television, catalog, DVD, and magazine. Copyright and other rights remain that of the artist.
Selection Process
Work will be selected from actual art. Jurying will involve viewing the entries individually and making determinations on the basis on the work.
Juror
Branden Harrington III, noted Boston artist and all around cool guy.
The Biennial Project - a world-renowned artist collaborative.
Someone else - We are working out the details with a very, very important Boston Art Big Shot.
Drop Off, Notification and Pickup of Art Work
All entries will be juried from actual work dropped off at Spencer Lofts Gallery, ground floor, 60 Dudley St, Chelsea MA, Sunday and Monday Dec. 2-3 from noon to 6pm. Notification of acceptance will be posted on our blog by 5pm Wednesday Dec 5th. All art not accepted can be picked up at the gallery on December 15th from 3-6pm.
Fees
There is a non-refundable $25 entry fee for one submission per artist. Make checks payable to The Biennial Project, memo "The Boston Biennial." Sales are encouraged. A 20% commission will be deducted to support the very important work of The Biennial Project.
Calendar
December 2-3 noon to 6pm Drop off art work
December 5th Notification of acceptance on our blog
December 15th from 3-6pm Pick up of work not included
December 15th 6pm-9pm Exhibition opening and award ceremony
Friday December 28th, 2-6 pm Pick up all exhibited art work
Contact Information
The Biennial Project
80 Border Street
East Boston, MA 0212
617 913 1871
www.the-biennial-project.com
BostonBiennial2012@gmail.com
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