The C Word: Group show opportunity for emerging female artists
The C Word: Craft in response to gender and representation
Group show opportunity for emerging female artists
Eastern Riverina Arts is seeking to commission new work for an upcoming group show at the Ambo Gallery in March 2024.
Associated with production and practicality, situated primarily in the home and domestic life, Craft has historically been “feminised” and its value as an artform diminished.
This exhibition, titled “The C Word: Craft in response to gender and representation” invites local female artists who work in craft and design to respond to the marginalisation of craft through new work that seeks to explore craft’s longstanding association with the feminine.
Participating in a group show is a great way to collaborate and connect with other artists from across our region. Submit your expression of interest below!
Things to keep in mind:
Artworks must utilise traditional craft practices (e.g. embroidery, pottery, ceramics, weaving, sewing, fabric dyeing, soft sculpture and textile art) and not exceed 2m2 in size.
This commission is not acquisitive, you will get to keep your work after the exhibition.
You will be notified of the outcome of your EOI via email.
Commission fees will only be paid to applicants whose EOI is successful. You will not be paid a commission fee to submit an expression of interest.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for participation in this group show, artists must:
Be based within the Eastern Riverina Arts service region (ie living within Bland, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Junee, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys, Wagga Wagga or Temora LGAs)
Have a free up-to-date listing on Creative Riverina
Be available to invigilate the gallery from 10am-4pm on at least one day during the duration of the exhibition.
Important Dates:
EOIs open 1st November 2023
EOIs close 30th November 2023
Applicants will be contacted regarding the outcome of their EOI by 11th December 2023
Exhibition agreements must be completed by 18th December 2023
Exhibition Dates:
Works must be completed and delivered to the Ambo Gallery by 4th March 2024
Bump in will be the 4th-7th March 2024
Exhibition opens to the public 9th March 2024
Exhibition closes 24th March 2024
Bump out will be the 25th April 2024
Fees:
Commissioned artists will be paid a fee of $657.90 (+ GST if applicable) based on NAVA rates for emerging artist commissions w/out acquisition.
How to apply:
Please submit an EOI form below to apply for this group show:
If you have any questions please contact ashleigh@easternriverinaarts.org.au
The C Word: Craft in response to gender and representation is made possible through funding from Wagga Wagga City Council.