CALL FOR ARTISTS
VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION:
B-Girl Be 10 Year Anniversary: Space & Time
Presented by Intermedia Arts
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 6PM FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015
CALLING ALL VISUAL ARTISTS!
We are seeking submissions from artists whose work demonstrates involvement in and
knowledge of Hip-Hop culture. In honor of the ten year anniversary of the first B-Girl Be,
this year’s exhibition, Space & Time, will showcase work speaking to the space women
occupy in Hip-Hop culture’s past, present, and future. We encourage new work related to
the exhibition them, Space & Time.
“…And it don’t stop because we can’t quit / My whole intention is to build and uplift”
-Bahamadia
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We are seeking proposals for the following art forms:
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Aerosol
Sculpture
Mixed Media
Collage
Airbrush
Textile
Video & Film
Your proposal must include the following:
 Intermedia Arts Cover Sheet (1-pg max)
 5 Work Samples
 Bio (1-pg max)
 Resume (2-pg max)
 Current photo for press
We will select mostly 2-dimensional work with some 3-dimensional, freestanding, and
multimedia work depending on space availability.
*NOTE: Our exhibition has some restrictions in terms of size and form of pieces.
Specifically:
 sculptural/3D work should be able to be shelved on walls or rigged from the
ceiling
 work requiring pedestals will not be accepted
Please contact Intermedia Arts before proposing work that is unusually large, heavy or
fragile for the exhibition. Call or email: 612.871.4444 or info@IntermediaArts.org with
questions.
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.871.4444 Info@IntermediaArts.org
www.IntermediaArts.org
QUALIFICATIONS & SELECTION CRITERIA
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Work should push new boundaries and/or challenge and explore definitiions of
women in Hip-Hop
You are able to drop off and pick up your work according to the schedule below
You are able to provide an artist statement, current photo and compelling one
paragraph description of your work for public display along with your work.
SELECTION TIMELINE
April 24, 2015: submission due (written concept, sketches, plans)
May 8, 2015: selected artists are notified
June 2-4, 2015: final artwork due @ Intermedia Arts
June 5 - 10: Exhibit installed
June 11 - August 22: Exhibit open to the public
June 13: public reception
August 23-24, 2015: exhibition closed; all artwork must be picked up
SELECTION PROCESS
Artists for the exhibition will be selected through this open call for submissions. Curators
and Intermedia Arts will review work samples and select exhibition artists. All applicants
will receive a response following their review.
Selections will be announced no later than May 8, 2015.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Intermedia Arts
Email: info@intermediaarts.org
Tel: 612-871-4444
HOW TO SUBMIT WORK:
YOU MAY SUBMIT WORK SAMPLES VIA EMAIL:
info@intermediaarts.org
or
HAND-DELIVER TO:
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave S, MPLS 55408
Open Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
Artists are responsible for the costs of shipping work to and from Intermedia Arts. Work
without return postage will not be returned. Please consider shipping costs when
proposing artwork for exhibit. Artwork will be insured through Intermedia Arts while onsite.
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.871.4444 Info@IntermediaArts.org
www.IntermediaArts.org
Proposal Cover Sheet
Name (First, Last):
________________________________________________________________________
Street Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:
__________________________________________________________________________
Email:
_________________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Tel:
____________________________________________________________________________
List the title of each of your work samples here (attach an additional page if necessary):
Please write a one paragraph description of your artistic work.
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.871.4444 Info@IntermediaArts.org
www.IntermediaArts.org
ABOUT B-GIRL BE
The first of its kind worldwide, B-Girl Be was founded in 2005 as a multimedia festival called B-Girl Be:
A Celebration of Women in Hip-Hop which showcased and celebrated the contributions of women to
hip-hop. Encompassing MCing, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti, B-Girl Be influenced thousands of artists
and audience members since its inception in 2005, challenging and changing the perceptions and roles of
women in this revolutionary art form.
B-GIRL BE FOUNDING ARTISTS:
DeAnna Cummings, Visual Artist
Desdamona, Spoken Word Poet
Leah Nelson, Dancer/Choreographer
Rachel Raimist, Filmmaker
Melisa Rivière, Hip-Hop Scholar
Theresa Sweetland, Executive/Artistic Director, Intermedia Arts
ABOUT INTERMEDIA ARTS
As Minnesota's premier multidisciplinary, multicultural arts organization. We thrive on
pushing the boundaries and definitions of artistic excellence. From graffiti art to
performance art to digital technology and spoken word, we work from the community
up to unearth and enliven new and emerging artists and art forms. Our programs do
more than support the creation and presentation of art-they challenge and explore the
role of art in our lives. Intermedia Arts is a catalyst that builds understanding among
people through art. Our work inspires people to make changes in their lives and
communities. By stimulating civic dialogue and by giving voice to the issues and
experiences of underrepresented communities, we contribute to a stronger, healthier
society.
Art. Changes. Everything
www.IntermediaArts.org
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.871.4444 Info@IntermediaArts.org
www.IntermediaArts.org