Call for Art: Ibadan

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A complete application consists of a bio, statement, up to 12 images, with descriptions, and any other information noted below.
Images can be of one piece, 12 pieces, or any combination.

Please prepare the following before beginning your submission. Here are the specific requirements:

• An Artist’s statement specific to the theme of the exhibition (200 words): This will appear in the catalog (if any) if accepted.

• An Artist’s biography (200 words), including year of birth, city of origin, awards, honors, shows, degrees. This will also appear in the catalog (if any) if accepted.

• Up to 12 images of the artwork for consideration. Format is jpg file, minimum. dimension of 2400 pixels in at least one direction. If you are submitting video of your work, please include a link in the description, and make sure that access is open for review period (or include password in description).

• For each uploaded image, you will have the opportunity to add short descriptions for each image. Note that we suggest organizing the images in two categories: Current Projects in Progress and Complete Works. Current Project in Progress Image requirements 3-5 images, 3MB max Complete Works Image requirements 3-7 images, 3MB max Artwork is for sale at 60% Artist, 40% CoCA (70% Artist, 30% CoCA for members) and can also be "NFS".

• Statement of Interest (300 words)

• Project Proposal (1000 words): Project proposals must build upon work(s) in progress, highlighting how this residency opportunity, themes, and the resources specific to the residency location will further the progress of your work. This should include a brief plan for community engagement for the residency. Areas of interest for Seattle area artists in Ibadan may include, but are not limited to: Indigenous sustainability practices; the work of Demas Nwoko and afrocentric architecture and design; Yoruba cultural aesthetics; the Mbari Club and African arts collectives; marketplace culture; Jacob Lawrence in Ibadan, contemporary Black portraiture, etc. Areas of interest for Ibadan-based artists in Seattle may include, but are not limited to: Local Black reparations movements; the Salish Sea ecosystem and indigenous sustainability practices; Black arts ecosystems as drivers of placemaking; AR, VR, Design+ Art, craft and Experimental Media; Race and AI; temperate forest ecology and wildlife; etc.

• Additional links to youtube, vimeo, soundcloud (if needed)

• There is no submission fee for this application.