Submissions

Latitude 53 Society of Artists is a not-for profit artist-run centre. Its purpose is to encourage contemporary artistic endeavors, to foster experimental cultural development, and to stimulate dialogue within the art community. A forum for dialogue about contemporary art practices is provided through exhibitions, criticism and projects.

Latitude 53 is willing to take risks in its programming and is fully prepared to support experimental ideas. Through the presentation of content-oriented art, our programs generate dialogue, political debate, and large-scale public awareness and discussion. Through proactive programming, which combines ongoing selections with a standard submission process that can remain flexible and responsive to current events in our community and elsewhere, we feel we can serve our community by providing more interesting, radical and provoking exhibitions.

Latitude 53 has a non-discriminatory exhibition policy and pays full artist fees in agreement with the CARFAC Schedule.

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• VISUALEYEZ Canada's Annual Performance Art Festival

  The Thirteenth annual Visualeyez festival of performance art happens from 10–16 September 2012 in the downtown core of Edmonton, Alberta, exploring on the curatorial theme of loneliness.

  Visualeyez takes place over a period of seven days and it is required that all invited artists are able to attend for the entire length of the festival. Artists experience the work of other artists; engage in discussion groups, meals and other activities that enhance the work of individual artists and the performance art community within Canada and beyond. It is important that prior to submitting that artist is available for a minimum of six days during the festival. Please visit visualeyez.org for the past festival information.

  Curator and Founder of Visualeyez, Todd Janes states, “Visualeyez 2012 builds upon notions of an ever-expanding and more urban city. This theme will explore issues such as emotional versus social isolation, chronic and transient states of loneliness within the city and our inter-relationships with crowds, emptiness and intimacy. I want to present artists that will explore the theme of loneliness and enhance dialogues regarding the societal issues, community connectivity and understanding of the concept and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.”

  Proposals should include: a CV; artist statement; a detailed description of the work you wish to present, or explore; and support material that can include images, video, print or digital documentation of your work, catalogues, and press.

  The deadline for submission is Friday, 27 April 2012. Download the Call for Proposals.

  If you would like your materials returned to you, please also include sufficient postage or courier materials. Artists shall be contacted by mid-June 2012 regarding the status of their proposals.

  Proposals by post to:

  Visualeyez 2012
  
Latitude 53 Contemporary Visual Culture
  
10248 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J 1H5

  Attention: Todd Janes, Executive Director

  Proposals by email to: todd.janes@latitude53.org.

  
Please be courteous of image size and materials that you are sending. Please place Visualeyez 2012 submission in the subject line.

  Visualeyez is supported, in part by Canada Council for the Arts, The City of Edmonton, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Province of Alberta, The Edmonton Downtown Business Association and Latitude 53.

• MAIN SPACE

  Artists and curators are invited to submit individual or group proposals in any media for the 2010/2011 programming year. The projects for this space will be reviewed and selected by a peer jury. Submission deadline is twice a year: April 30 and September 30.

• ProjEX ROOM

  Artists and collectives (emerging to established) are invited to submit proposals of projects in any media. This site is specifically for members, other artists, and cultural producers to exhibit works in progress, ideas that are in the middle stages of development, projects exploring and expanding the parameters of new media, or work that comments on current sociopolitical issues and for artists to receive critical discourse about their work. Projects are programmed on an ongoing basis as to remain flexible and timely.

  The ProjEx Room is an initiative of Latitude 53 that showcases the work of artists and cultural producers experimenting with visual culture. This work is often in process and provides the artist opportunities to expand upon their research and development in and generates dialogue between artists and audiences about the work. At this current time, Latitude 53 is unable to provide travel assistance so artist should consider this limitation prior to submitting for a space within the ProJEX Room space.

  The projects for this space will be reviewed and selected by the Executive Director. Submission deadlines: 15 January; 15 April; 15 July; and 15 October.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Project description
• Artist or Curatorial statement
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages maximum)
• 15 digital images of proposed or recent work
  on a Compact Disc (JPEG format, 300 dpi, 6x6 inches, RGB)
• Digital Video Disc or Compact Disc for video or audio work
• Image List (including title, medium, date and size)
• Web address/URL if available
• Press kit (4 pages maximum)
• Contact information (mailing address, phone number and email)
• Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (for return of submission materials)

We do not accept:

• Email submissions
• URL's exclusively as support material
• Original artwork
• Slides, VHS tapes or audio cassette
• PowerPoint format
• Fax submissions

Please print out all written material and do not staple. Do not include any other files in your digital image disc except for your images.

Send submissions to:

For more information, contact Program Officer Robert Harpin at program@latitude53.org or (780) 423 5353

COMMUNITY GALLERY

Latitude 53’s Community Gallery Space has been made available as an exhibition space for use by artists, collectives and community groups. The space offers approximately 40 linear feet of wall space, is visible from our roof top patio and is adjascent to the Main Gallery space.

The rental rate for this space is $250 per week; sponsorship by Latitude 53 through the waiving of rental fees is available for a select number of exhibitions per year. Individuals or groups interested in sponsorship toward the use of this space are encouraged to submit a proposal including:

• Project description / Artist or Curatorial statement
• Description of your group, collective or organization
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages maximum)
• 15 digital images of proposed or recent work on a Compact Disc (JPEG format, 300 dpi)
• Image List (including title, medium, date and size)
• Web address/URL if available
• Contact information (mailing address, phone number and email)
• Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (for return of submission materials)

For more information on renting this space please contact:

Robert Harpin
Program Officer
Latitude 53 Contemporary Visual Culture
program@latitude53.org
780-432-5353