ArtCenter/South Florida
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JURIED ARTIST
APPLICATION
DEADLINES APRIL 1ST & SEPTEMBER 1ST ANNUALLY
ArtCenter South/Florida, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1985, advances the knowledge
and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida. ArtCenter exists to provide
affordable workspace on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach for outstanding visual artists in all stages
of career development. ArtCenter provides access to resource and support, creates opportunities
for experimentation and innovation, and encourages the exchange of ideas across cultures and
professional disciplines. ArtCenter serves the diverse residents and visitors of South Florida
through open studios, exhibitions, and education.
Applications are reviewed bi-annually. A panel of four jurors comprised of arts professionals and
artists evaluate applications. ArtCenter Juried Artist status and its benefits are valid for a term of
three years from the date of the jury selection. Juried terms are renewable once, for a total of six
years. Those artists who wish to be considered for senior resident status may do so after
completing their six-year residency. If selected as a Senior Resident, those artists will be eligible
for one to three more years. Artists who have ArtCenter studios are required to be present in their
studios a minimum of 30 hours per week and need to be present during exhibition openings or
events. ArtCenter Juried Artists are required to volunteer 10 hours a month to the ArtCenter’s
programs.
ArtCenter/South Florida offers:
LOW COST STUDIOS
Art Center houses 46 subsidized workspaces appropriate for visual artists of all genres. Our
studios range from 167 to 572 square feet. Studio rents are currently charged at $9.00 per square
foot, on an annual basis. Additional charges are a common area fee, a $5.00 Wi-Fi fee, an energy
surcharge, a $200 annual fee, and 7% sales tax. All terms of the lease will be carefully explained
to you at the time of the lease signing.
COOPERATIVE FACILITIES
Photography and printmaking facilities are available to all juried artists
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
ArtCenter offers all juried artists teaching opportunities in its ArtStudies Program, a community
arts education program for people of all ages, as well as in its ArtAdventures and ArtCamp for
children.
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
ArtCenter’s 800 Lincoln Road Gallery offers artists, curators, and educators opportunities to
present exhibition proposals to the ArtCenter’s Exhibition Committee comprised of arts
professionals and artists. ArtCenter/South Florida is looking for ambitious. challenging and
engaging exhibitions in diverse media. Please ask for Exhibition applications at the ArtCenter’s
gallery front desk or contact the office at (305) 674-8278. Or visit our website www.artcentesf.org
800, 810, 924 Lincoln Road and Windows at Walgreens Displays are available on a rotation
basis exclusively to ArtCenter Juried Artists.
JURIED ARTIST PROGRAM APPLICATION
Art/Center South Florida is looking for artists who are committed to their own artistic
development and interested in being a part of a dynamic artistic organization. The
primary criteria for selection are conceptual innovation and technical proficiency, as
evident in your visual documentation. Please provide examples of work that illustrate
your diverse capabilities.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL 305.674.8278. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE LEGIBLE AND IN ENGLISH
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip____________________________________________________________
Tel(___)____________Fax(____)_____________Email:__________________________
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH THE FOLLOWING:
1. A typed one-page description of your work, including visual and conceptual characteristics of
your work.
2. A typed one page Statement of Intent for your first term at ArtCenter.
(1) How will your studio space be used and how will it engage with the public? This response
should include a description of projects or scheduled activities that will create a dynamic
interaction with ArtCenter’s audience.
(2) How will you become a productive member of ArtCenter’s artistic community?
3. A resume or Curriculum Vitae including artistic and professional experience.
4. A CD with 10-15 images saved in jpeg format or a clear plastic 8 ½” x 11” slide loading sheet
including maximum 10 – 35mm slides. The artist’s name and work title must be clearly noted on
each slide or on each file name. If your work is more suitable presented in video format, you may
provide a brief presentation of your work on a DVD.
5. A one-page information sheet about the submitted material, which includes: title of each
work, media, dimensions and date executed.
6. Application processing fee of $40.00, check or money order, payable to: ArtCenter/South
Florida, which includes postage and handling for the return of your slides and materials. The
processing fee is non-refundable, regardless of outcome.
Mail materials to: ArtCenter/South Florida, Juried Artist Program, 924 Lincoln
Road, Suite 205, Miami Beach, Fl. 33139
Please do not send original work or photographs.
If you wish to have your material returned, enclose SASE with postage.
ArtCenter/South Florida will take precautionary steps to care for your materials, yet ArtCenter is not
responsible for loss or damage to any materials submitted for review.
Applicants must wait one year to re-apply if previously not accepted