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GOCA, FutureSelf & THEATREWORKS present FLAUNT: Evolution CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Installation: Beginning, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Event: 7 – 11 pm on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009

The Gallery of Contemporary Art at UCCS, FutureSelf and THEATREWORKS are excited to announce the third presentation Flaunt, a joint public program supporting arts organizations in Colorado Springs. The event will be held under the Colorado Avenue bridge.

The theme for this year’s event is Evolution. Flaunt is challenging artists to create works that emphasize life, growth and sustainability. From theme to materials, artists should explore economic / cultural / material relationships to vitality, adaptation, rehabilitation, survival and growth. Artists interested in submitting a project should indicate which of the following options is most appropriate for their work.

Formal Program
An hour-long, high-energy, fast-paced production of primarily video and performance art
or
Event Environment
Video/installation/conceptual/2D/3D art to create an immersive, thematically-relevant environment for the event

Submissions from individual artists and collectives are now being taken to participate in the program. Participation is open to regional artists. Transportation and lodging costs will be the responsibility of the artist(s). Submissions must be complete and received by the deadline in order to be considered. Artists will be responsible for installation, de-installation, and all associated labor and costs. Installation begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 and must be completed by 3 PM on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Application and review process: Proposals will be reviewed by GOCA, FutureSelf and THEATREWORKS staff. A panel of jurors will award three cash prizes totaling $3000.

Please submit the following via email or postal mail by Friday, June 26, 2009. Those selected for inclusion will be notified by Monday, July 17, 2009.
• Project Proposal Description, 500 words maximum
• Resume/CV, artist biography and statement.
• Up to 5 digital images (jpg format only, up to 3 MB if emailing)
• Please save files as follows: firstnamelastname1.jpg
• Include a numbered image list with title, medium, and dimensions, corresponding to the numbers in the file names.
• Up to one video if applicable.

Send all materials to:
Gallery of Contemporary Art
ATTN: Caitlin Green
1420 Austin Bluffs Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Email submissions to: cgreen@uccs.edu
Questions: 719-255-3504

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