OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

Community Artists’ Collective Presents

OFFLINE FV : Film and Video Exhibition curated by Michael K Taylor w/ collaboration

Houston, Tx – OFFLINE FV : Film and Video Exhibition is focused on showing video narratives, short films and experimental films. “Offline” is a two week mini-exhibition of films to be shown at the Community Artists’ Collective this September. Originally conceptualized as a selection of works viewable through the web, collaborations with local film and video organizations has expanded the exhibition scope. OFFLINE FV combines web accessible film and video works selected through our open call but will also feature selected viewings of films presented by groups such as The Territory (SWAMP & PBS) during evening screenings.

Taylor is looking for the relationships between the works submitted, allowing the films to form a series of transitional themes. Films shall be projected onto a gallery wall in the viewing room and sequenced for each exhibition day. Each evening screening will be hosted by local arts and film organizations.

Exhibition Dates: Sept 10th 2010 – Sept 25th 2010

Submission Due Dates:
Initial Due Date: August 31st 2010 (“Initial” submissions will have prior acceptance)
Extended Due Date: Sept 4th 2010 (“Extended” submissions will be added if needed)

Submission Process:
OFFLINE FV primarily accepts links to film and video works currently online through a website, download link, or FTP download. If the work needs to be mailed or dropped off at the gallery, please send an email to exhibit@thecollective.org with contact info including name, email & local/international phone #.

1. There is no limit to the number of artworks you wish to submit.
a. Please include a brief bio and résumé/CV.
b. Include all video titles and a one paragraph description.
2. Entries must be the original work of the artist (***The exhibition guidelines exclude
documentary work other than performance art based films.)

For more info:   thecollective.org   mktartist.com

About the Curator:
Michael K Taylor is a Texas-based artist and curator whose work over the past few years has been featured at the MFAH, Lawndale Arts Center, Project Row Houses, Rice Media Center and Go Down Arts Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. He curated the exhibitions Future Present Series and The Love Movement at the Community Artists’ Collective incorporating visual art, live dance and video. The Community Artists’ Collective programs are supported in part by a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance and through collaborations with community organizations. The Collective is a member of the Fresh Arts Coalition.

The Community Artists’ Collective is located at Tea Room Gallery 1413 Holman near LaBranch Houston, TX 77004.

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PASSAGES HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 31st!