(Un)Known Project Call for Artists

(Un)Known Project Call For Artists
(Un)Known Project Call for Artists

IDEAS  xLab  is a dynamic artist-run nonprofit based in Louisville, KY focused on championing inclusion and belonging through creativity, art, and action, in support of a more healthy, just, and hopeful society. 
 
We seek to work with artists who have the lived experience of many of the communities we partner with, both in Louisville and beyond.
 
IDEAS  xLab  does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. 

More information about the project or to submit your application virtually visit www.ideasxlab.com/unknown

Email unknownproject@ideasxlab.com with questions about the Call for Artists.
Deadline to Apply: October 22, 2020 at 11:59pm (ET)
Earliest date of notification: October 25, 2020
Entry Fee: None
Artistic Practice: Sculpture and 3-D Design
Eligibility Requirements: open to professional, practicing artists in Kentucky and artists living or working within a 50-mile radius of Louisville.
(Un)Known Project Summary – (Un)Known Project was created to support Louisville – the 4th most segregated city in America – in its current efforts in dealing with racism and inequity, the (Un)Known Project will create an artistic space and experiences that will support learning, healing, reflection, reconciliation, and action by telling the stories - of both known and unknown – Black men, women and children that were formerly enslaved and hidden figures in Louisville, Kentucky. 

The (Un)Known Project is led by Hannah Drake and Josh Miller as a collaboration between artist-led nonprofit IDEAS xLab, the Frazier History Museum, Roots 101, various departments within Louisville Metro Government, and will incorporate Louisville’s history and heritage to create limestone benches, poetry, photography, and arts-based experiences along the Ohio River. Serving as a cultural heritage destination, the (Un)Known Project will be co-created as a significant marker in Louisville, designating the location as a monumental site and symbol of African American history - centering on the Black contribution to Kentucky. 

Artist Selection Process: A review panel representing the (Un)Known Project partners and members of the community will review all applications and make a decision based on artistic excellence and past experience.

Scope: The selected Artist will engage with (Un)Known Project partners, community members, and conduct research in line with the focus of the (Un)Known Project to inform the concept and design of the benches. Artist engagement includes the conceptualization, design, creation and installation of 2-3 limestone benches (depending on dimensions) overlooking the Ohio River.
The design will be presented by the artist for feedback before it is finalized. The final design will include installation and materials specifications along with a budget for materials and installation. The design and budget must be approved by the (Un)Known Project partners in writing.

Artist stipend: $7500

Budget: Budget for materials to create and install the benches is up to $8,500, based on written approval from (Un)Known Project partners.

Project Timeline: November, 2020 – June, 2021
(Un)Known Project Artist Application
Please complete the following information.
1.This information is used for potential artists engagement for (Un)Known Project
2.Only the (Un)Known Project partners and application reviewers will have access to this information
3.Your responses will be kept private and secure.
4.The information will not be used for a discriminatory purpose.
5.You can change this information in the future by emailing unknownproject@ideasxlab.com
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Why are you interested in getting involved with (Un)Known Project?
Artist Practice & Past Experience
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Describe any artistic collaborations you’ve participated in. Did you encounter challenges? How did you overcome them?
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Please note: Applicants are not required to send a design proposal at this time. Selected artist(s) will be invited to engage with community and project partners during the design development. Applicants are invited to describe any preliminary ideas for design concepts in the responses to application questions above.

Submit application and any other attachments to unknownproject@ideasxlab.com
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