Agreed then, thanks. On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 11:14 AM, Priscilla Smith < priscillagaysmith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Facial ackniwledgenent tgathus is a site with tripping hazards, probably > mold . . . > On Jul 24, 2014 10:55 AM, "Al Matthews" <prolepsis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> What's the waiver all about? >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Priscilla Smith < >> priscillagaysmith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> Good morning! >>> >>> Our funder is upping the budget allowing us to bring on another artist >>> or three and post a range of possible stipends, say, $200 - $500 (!). We >>> should post this tonight. If you're busy at work (as so many of you are) >>> and have something substantive to say and don't have time, drop a note and >>> say something like, "Hey. Hold on a sec." >>> >>> A vote of yes sometime today would be appreciated. >>> >>> xo >>> p >>> 404-578-4430 >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 9:43 PM, Priscilla Smith < >>> priscillagaysmith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>>> Eyedrummers, >>>> >>>> We have been offered the chance to create a show very quickly (that >>>> will offer a small group of artists a stipend) to "bring the gaze" on the >>>> Forsyth Street building in its "Existing Conditions". >>>> >>>> Following is a draft of the call with a timeline. It has to happen >>>> quickly, we have to start rehabilitating the Ideal Music Co. spaces for a >>>> large installation show in October. >>>> >>>> Corrections, suggestions, and amplifications welcome, but do so >>>> promptly. We should post this Thursday. >>>> >>>> Let me know what you think. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Request for Proposals >>>> >>>> Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery, announces a request for proposals for >>>> "Existing Conditions." >>>> >>>> To inaugurate its new home on Forsyth Street, Eyedrum invites artists >>>> to submit proposals to create work in any medium, including performance, in >>>> response to the current conditions of this 101-year-old building in >>>> Downtown Atlanta. >>>> >>>> The concept is for artists to take an aspect or element(s) of the >>>> facility--a crack in the wall; an old poster; a cluttered room--and >>>> create a new way of looking at it. >>>> >>>> It may be useful to think of this as considering the building to be a >>>> collection of Readymades; or that the building is the source for a Joseph >>>> Cornell box. A composer might write and perform a score or a song, an >>>> author create a story or a poem. Proposals for time-based or durational >>>> performances are encouraged. >>>> >>>> A proposal may be as simple as lighting a element or as complex as >>>> creating an assemblage of found objects. Artists with exiting works that >>>> could be installed in this context to create new ways of looking at that >>>> work and its surroundings are welcome. >>>> >>>> There is limited access to power and water. >>>> >>>> While artists may manipulate and change the environment, the emphasis >>>> is on creating a context for examining what is there: the Existing >>>> Conditions. >>>> >>>> An unexpected and generous gift has made this event possible. The >>>> timeline for its creation is very compressed: >>>> >>>> 1. Artists who wish to make a proposal should tour the building, by >>>> appointment July 28-31. Staff will be available to show the space during >>>> daylight and evening hours during those days. >>>> >>>> 2. A one-page description of the work to be created with whatever >>>> support material the artist things will best represent the proposal >>>> (sketches, URL or website showing previous work, etc.) should be emailed >>>> and received by August 2 at 8:00 a.m. The proposal should specify the >>>> exact site he or she wishes to engage. >>>> >>>> 3. Work should be titled. >>>> >>>> 4. A jury will convene August 2 to select 5-8 artists. Artists will be >>>> notified that day. >>>> >>>> 5. Participating artists will be awarded up to $250 to cover supplies >>>> and honorarium. >>>> >>>> 6. The exhibition will open Friday, August 15. Depending on the nature >>>> of the selections as a whole, docents or guides will conduct patrons on a >>>> tour of the show or be present at all times for safety reasons. >>>> >>>> 7. Artist teams are welcome to propose, but the budget is limited to >>>> $250 per work. >>>> >>>> 8. The exhibition will be open for one weekend only: >>>> August 15 - 6 p.m. - midnight >>>> August 16 - 6 p.m. - midnight >>>> August 17 - 3-9 p.m. >>>> >>>> Artists will need to de-install by August 12 at midnight. >>>> >>>> Be advised: many parts of the building are in rough shape. It has been >>>> largely uninhabited for many years and former tenants left a lot of . . . >>>> stuff behind. >>>> >>>> Audience members will be asked to sign a waiver of liability (although >>>> every precaution will be taken to make this safe for all, including >>>> artists) but part of what this event is about is witnessing decay, >>>> neglect, and abandonment. >>>> >>>> For an appointment, please submit 3 options for one-hour time slots to: >>>> EyedrumExistingConditions@xxxxxxxxx >>>> >>>> Questions may be submitted to EyedrumExistingConditions. >>>> >>>> A Facebook group will be established to create a public forum. >>>> >>> >>> >>