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Monthly Installation Artist Residency (MIAR)

NEW Gallery, Chicago, Illinois

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Closes in55days

About this call

NEW Gallery, a nonprofit art gallery in Chicago, United States, is seeking artists to create site-specific and sculptural installations in its Monthly Installation Artist Residency space, known as MIAR. Selected artists have their work on view in the gallery windows for a month, including during the opening reception, where they can meet other artists in the gallery's community. There will also be opportunities for other community engagement events such as an artist talk, a radio show and a closing reception. The artwork is visible to passers-by on the street and is featured on the gallery's websites and social media. The call is open to any artist, medium or discipline.

Who can apply

  • Open to applicants of any nationality
  • Medium: Installation / Sculpture
  • Entry fee: $29
  • Open to any artist, medium or discipline; NEW Gallery says it accepts applications from all over the world. Selected artists create site-specific and sculptural installations shown for a month in the gallery windows. Fees: $29 submission fee due upon submission, and $29 operational fees due upon acceptance. Members of NEW Gallery receive one free submission per call for art. Selected artists are emailed 7 to 10 days before the exhibition opening.

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