Community Art Display for Emerging Artists

Location: MN — Twin Cities Metro
Type: Call for Submissions
Categories:
Visual Arts

Deadline: 12/31/2023

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We are seeking new and emerging artists to apply to exhibit their artworks at the Northeast Public Library.

The library is a unique and innovative venue for showcasing works of art. Art enhances the patron experience, contributes to a sense of place, and engages the mind. Community art exhibitions encourage artists to engage in public life and moves people to see the world through a new and changing lens. Temporary art displays provide emerging artists an opportunity to curate an exhibit and gain visibility in the community. It allows the library to support public art without taking on the responsibility and associated costs of owning additional artwork.

As a public service, Hennepin County Library may make limited space available within library buildings to display artworks completed by members of the community.

Defined as temporary exhibitions, displays of art pieces from the community may be made available in a designated space at the discretion of library staff in accordance with guidelines and space allowances.

Each library location has the responsibility for reviewing proposals following system guidelines and scheduling.

Prior to exhibition, artists are asked to submit the following. If selected, this information may be shared as part of the temporary exhibit.

-A sample of their work
-Biography/Artist contact information
-Artist Statement
-Title and date of pieces to be displayed
-Medium
-No pricing may be posted.

All works must be framed and/or ready to hang by cable if wall track system will be used for display. Artists or groups invited to exhibit at Hennepin County Library will be asked to sign a Release of Liability for Display form or other agreement.

The library does not endorse nor take a position on any of the views presented in displayed artwork, and the library may refuse any pieces deemed inappropriate for an exhibition.

Some examples of items that may exhibited include two-dimensional pieces and small three-dimensional works of art. Large scale pieces are generally not suitable for library spaces as they may present operational challenges.

Priority is given to artists who:

-Reside or work in the immediate neighborhood.
-Are new, emerging or have limited access to exhibiting their work.
-Represent or amplify the voices of diverse communities.
-Submit art that has potential for broad community interest.

Upon acceptance, staff will work with artists to finalize a written agreement to be signed before the display of artwork.

Anyone that is interested may contact Britt Paulson (bpaulson@hclib.org) and Nhia Lo (nlo@hclib.org) for an application or with questions.