The In Practice program supports artists in creating new work for exhibition at SculptureCenter. We invite artists to submit proposals for projects and installations to be presented beginning January 2006.

The works and exhibitions created through this series include sculptural objects, installations, performances and artworks that operate between all of these disciplines. All of the lower-level project spaces, the exterior courtyard, the building exterior, the reception area, and stairway are available for In Practice projects. Artists are encouraged to visit SculptureCenter during gallery hours (Thursday – Monday, 11-6).

Building images and floorplans may be viewed and downloaded on our website, as well as previous works presented through the In Practice series. Please refer to this link for additional information: http://www.sculpture-center.org/pe_ip_about.html.

Artists selected for the In Practice program will receive a $250 honoraria and up to $1000 in production support.

Work in all media will be considered and artists are encouraged to experiment with the parameters of traditional display and exhibition formats. There are no geographic eligibility requirements, but please be aware that SculptureCenter cannot provide travel, housing or accommodations.

Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of artists and curators. Submitting artists will be notified by October 1st. Please do not call SculptureCenter before this date.

In Practice Open Call: Submission Checklist  

To be considered, please mail or hand-deliver the following to SculptureCenter by July 31st, 2005. Please note we are not accepting submissions by email (CD or DVD-ROMs are fine).  

This form is for your reference; you don’t need to include it with your submission.    

__ Proposal for installation or work to be created. In your proposal, please describe how the images you are submitting relate to the proposed project (i.e. related prior work, work in progress, etc.)  

__ Images.
You may include up to 20 total images (slides, photocopies, jpegs, etc.) and/or two DVDs, CDs, and video or audio tapes. If submitting video, please consolidate onto no more than two cassettes. Work samples may be of the work proposed or of prior work that relates to the proposal.  

__ Image script.
This should provide title, date, media, dimensions, and any relevant descriptive information.  

__ A brief artist statement.  

__ Resume.
Please include your name, address, phone number, and email address.  

__ Preliminary project budget.
This may be preliminary but must be realistic. Artists selected for the In Practice program will receive a $250 honoraria and up to $1000 in production support.  

__ SASE.
Material will not be returned unless a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided. Please do not use metered postage for your SASE since it is not accepted at the post office after the date of purchase. Use stamps only. Artists submitting from outside the country can use international postage coupons.    

Please address all submission envelopes in the following manner:

SculptureCenter
IN PRACTICE
44-19 Purves Street
Long Island City NY 11101  

IMPORTANT: Your application must be in the office by July 31st, 2005.

inpractice@sculpture-center.org