“Mentors: Collaboration and Inspiration” Prospectus
Co-Curated by Cathy Carey and Judy Berberian
"Mentors: Collaboration and Inspiration" is an art and poetry exhibition celebrating the enriching dynamics of intergenerational co-mentorship, creative influence, and inspiration. The motivation behind this exhibit is to bring together diverse creative individuals, fostering an exciting energy that propels innovative projects. Through collaborative brainstorming, artists and poets are inspired, encouraged, and introduced to new ways of thinking and creating.
This exhibit creates an opportunity for participants to purposefully explore collaborative efforts across generations or draw inspiration from other creatives. By doing so, they give and receive energy that culminates in the production of unique artwork and poetry for this show. We believe that through this process, participants will not only create exceptional pieces but also forge meaningful connections and gain invaluable insights into their creative practices.
As part of your submission, you are invited to write up a description of your collaborative effort on how you are inspired by each other in creating your piece. You will have the opportunity to share your experience at the reception and on several of the docent tours. We’ll host opportunities for local residents to respond to your work through making, discussing, and viewing programs.
Participation Guidelines for Artists and Poets:
Artists who choose to collaborate will be invited to share a short talk about their collaborative process at the reception, and at docent tour opportunities.
Artists and poets are invited to submit previous works alongside their co-created or inspired pieces. Submit entries on the art call site under your name and, if applicable, under your collaborative name. Submissions are free and limited to 3 entries per name.
Collaboration Example:
Artist A collaborates with Artist B. Both can submit 3 entries each under their individual names and 3 entries under their combined names.
Inspired Example:
Artist C, inspired by Matisse, can submit 3 entries under Artist C.
Selection Process In choosing the accepted pieces, the created artwork and the statements about the collaboration will be considered. The purpose is to be influenced by someone who is different than you, how the experience generated for you a new look at your process.
Jurors: Cathy Carey, Front Porch Gallery Director of Programming and Judy Berberian, Front Porch Gallery Programming Manager will jury the show and are available for assistance during your creation process. Artists can work together at the gallery on our making tables during the collaboration.
Exhibition Dates: August 14 - October 9, 2024
Artists/Poets who want to be paired for collaboration deadline: June 20, 2024. Email request to ccarey@frontporch.net with your website or examples of your work.
Accepted artists/poets who will be collaborating notified: June 22, 2024
Artists Upload to https://mentors.artcall.org Deadline: July 21, 2024 11:59 pm
Format: Please submit up to 3 high-resolution images of your artwork, an artist statement
and a description of your collaborative process or inspiration per entry name to https://mentors.artcall.org
Poets Email to Cathy Carey Deadline: July 21, 2024 11:59 pm
Format: please submit up to 3 poems per entry name in Word or PDF
and a description of your collaborative process or inspiration, Email to ccarey@frontporch.net
Confirmation of Accepted Poems and Artwork for Exhibit: July 23, 2024. Cathy will confirm the uploaded pieces that are accepted to the show.
Drop Off Artworks: Thursday August 8 and Friday August 9 from 11 – 5
Pick up Artworks: Thursday October 10 and Friday October 11 from 11 – 5
Reception: Saturday August 17, 2024 from 12 – 2
Participation Benefits: As an artist in the show, we will promote you in our social media, newsletters, inclusion in both receptions, QR codes that viewers access from labels that give a deep dive into your work. 60% of art sales go directly to the exhibiting artist, no entry fees.
Join us as we celebrate the power of mentorship and the boundless potential of
collaborative and inspired artistic expression.
Front Porch Gallery is an arts nonprofit and dynamic art space in Carlsbad, CA committed to increasing access to creative opportunities for older people and adults with disabilities, providing an inclusive and inspiring environment for creative expression and meaningful connections. With intergenerational exchange at the core of our mission, Front Porch Gallery offers a dynamic combination of rotating gallery exhibitions, creative programming, and community initiatives. Front Porch Gallery is a community service of Front Porch.
Front Porch Gallery 2903 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Contact: Cathy Carey 760-229-1360 ccarey@frontporch.net
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