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The Art of Plankton

The Arts Center invites artists to submit work for a Request for Qualifications to be considered for the July 2012 exhibit. The exhibit coincides with the 2012 da Vinci Days Festival and features artwork with connections to science or technology.

'The Art of Plankton' exhibit will be related to research by Angelicque White, Assistant Professor in Ocean Ecology and Biogeochemistry at the College of Earth, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. White’s research is focused on efforts to gain a better understanding of the factors that control the growth, diversity and metabolism of the microorganisms in the sunlit surface waters of our oceans. These organisms are effectively invisible to most by nature of their small size, yet they are vital and necessary components of a healthy planet. Marine microbes “are oxygenating the planet. They’re the base of the food web. Yet we know very little about how shifts in microbial diversity and productivity impact eco system function” says White in Oregon State University publication, Terra (February 2011). For her research White often photographs these microorganisms and we see images of living organisms as unique in their appearance in shapes and colors as fascinating as they are varied.

 Professor White's website includes slideshow of phytoplankton microscopy, and we are inviting artists to use these images as a starting point to respond to in the creation of their own artwork. We hope to see interpretations of the imagery, as well as renderings that remain closer to the actual appearance of the microorganisms. Their shapes and colors seem to invite for both visual narratives and abstracted beauty.

We envision the installation of the original photograph and the final artwork together, accompanied by a short statement of the motivation of the artist in making the specific artwork.

We are open to all media, both 2 and 3 dimensional.

The exhibit will take place in The Arts Center's Main Gallery. View a 3D tour of the gallery.

Calendar

• February 15, 2012: Deadline postmarked
• March 2-7: Selected artists contacted
• April 7:All artists notified

PROPOSALS MUST INCLUDE:

1. Name, address, email address, phone # of submitting artists, and web address if available.
2. A CD with maximum 10 images of past work as .jpeg files with a minimum of 150 dpi and a maximum of 300 dpi resolution (do not send images via email). Name the images with your first initial and name, and title of the work. Label your CD with your name, “The Arts Center da Vinci Call 2012”, and return address. Please do not submit in jewel case, but use paper or plastic sleeve and if desired cardboard for protection.
3. An image list, preferably with thumbnail prints, corresponding with the sequence on CD. For each image give title, medium, dimensions, and year the work was completed.
4. Artist résumé.
5. If you have a website, please include your web address or other web presence such as a blog spot.
6. Please do not staple or tape pages together, please do not submit a binder or pocket folder.
7. You will be notified by email of the juror’s action.  Materials will only be returned if you enclose a SASE.  

For more information contact Hester Coucke, The Arts Center Curator: hester@theartscenter.net or 541-754-1551.

Fingerlicking Good, Art about Food

The Arts Center Exhibition Committee is seeking proposals for this themed, group exhibition in May 2012 in the Main Gallery. The exhibit is intended to be an excellent art exhibit with a theme that can be integrated in elementary school curriculum. The chosen theme is about food, agriculture, nutrition, gardening, chickens and eggs, husbandry and fishing, baking and cooking and culture and  ethnicity all coming together in the title: “Fingerlicking Good, Art about Food.” We hope to show artwork that has a connection with food, food production and preparation in the widest sense.

We are interested in all media, both 2 and 3 dimensional. The Exhibition Committee seeks a balanced exhibition program; in media as painting, drawing, fiber, photography, print making, sculpture etc. It is The Arts Center’s goal to show work by local artists and to introduce work from artists of the larger Northwest area. Both established and upcoming artists are encouraged to submit work.

The Arts Center is located in downtown Corvallis in a late 19th century church building. The Gallery measures approx. 1200 sq feet, with 150’ of linear wall space.

Submissions are free of charge.

Calendar:

• March 16, 2012: Deadline postmarked
• March 26 - 30: Contact selections
• April 9: All submissions returned

PROPOSALS MUST INCLUDE:

• Name, address, email, phone # of submitting artists, and web address if available.
• A CD with maximum 10 images as .jpeg files with a minimum of 150 dpi and a maximum of 300 dpi resolution (do not send images via email). Name the images with your first initial and name, and title of the work. Label your CD with your name, “Fingerlicking Good 2012”, and return address. Please do not submit in jewel case, but use paper or plastic sleeve and if desired cardboard for protection.
• An image list, preferably with thumbnail prints, corresponding with the sequence on CD. For each image give title, medium, dimensions, and year the piece was completed.
• Artist(s) résumé(s).
• CD’s will only be returned if a SASE is provided. Notification will be via email.

Please do not staple or tape pages together, please do not submit a binder or pocket folder. If you have a website, please include your web address.

For more information call Hester Coucke, The Arts Center Curator, hester@theartscenter.net, 541-754-1551.