In an effort to further support the artists we platform, After School Special has revamped their open call to select a single proposal each application cycle. LUNCH MONEY will provide the accepted exhibition proposal with a $100 budget to aid in the creation, transportation and installation of the show.
Proposals may be for solo, collaborative or curated exhibitions. Complimentary programming (to take place at the opening, closing or during the exhibition run) may also be considered and is encouraged! The proposal cycle is for programming from Jan. 1 - May 31 2018 cycle. Submissions are due July 1 2017 MIDNIGHT CST.
Submissions are FREE from now until June 1 2017
Submissions sent in between June 2 - June 16 will have a $5 fee through a Paypal button on our website
Submissions sent in between June 17 - July 1 will have a $10 fee
Notification of the accepted proposal will be sent out one month after the due date (approximately August 1).
To apply, please submit a single, reduced size PDF (that means 1 PDF with all of the required proposal materials friends!) to afterschoolspecialmke@gmail.com with PROPOSAL SUBMISSION in the subject line.
Proposal Materials:
Basic/Contact Info (Name, website, email, phone number, mailing address)
Type of project [is this a solo, collaborative (the person(s) submitting have work in the show) or curated (the person(s) submitting do not have work in the show) exhibition? Film/Video Screenings are also an acceptable project for LUNCH MONEY)
Project Proposal (max. 300 words)
How will the space be utilized? Describe how you envision work interacting with The Lunchbox or ASS studio space or both (max. 100 words)
Do you have a preferred month that you would like to see your project come to fruition? Include 1st and 2nd choice(s) or specify if no preference.
Work Samples (no more than 10 individual works, images must be embedded within the PDF) Accepted images are work samples, stills, sketches, or installation shots. Up to 10 images will be accepted, all images must include a brief description and must be submitted as ONE reduced size PDF file.
If submitting film/video/4D work, it must be represented by an image in your work samples (ie. stills). Include Vimeo/Youtube links in the email. Please provide password if the work is password protected. Make sure video work remains live after you submit your proposal. Up to 3 different Vimeo links can be submitted. There is no length requirement, but please keep in mind that videos, clips, or excerpts over 3 minutes may not be viewed in entirety. *Excerpts are highly encouraged!*
PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT IMAGES
**If you have not physically visited our space in the past, please familiarize yourself with our website and look at images of past shows** If you are local, set up a time to visit the space!
If you have any questions about submitting a proposal or application requirements, please send us an email at afterschoolspecialmke@gmail.com or http://afterschoolspecial.info/LUNCH-MONEY for more information