Friday, August 16, 2013
CALL FOR ARTISTS WINDOW EXHIBITION PROPOSALS - August 30, 2013
Call to Artists HONK inspired wanted for next month's exhibit
Music really does make the world go round. And there is no finer example than the larger than life street festival-- HONK which takes place each year right in the heart of Davis Square every October. In honor of this fine tradition, the September window will be showcasing work inspired by the event.
How does music move you? Do you have pieces of HONK inspired art? SAC/Inside-OUT Gallery in collaboration with HONK are looking for artists to participate in next month's exhibit. We are open to all media- photo, painting, sculpture, puppetry, video, print-making, etc that depicts the lively energy and spirit of HONK.
How to apply:
Please send 5 jpegs of your work to:
Heather Balchunas hbalchunas@somervillema.gov
In the submission include:
Your name, size of the piece, medium, and your affiliation with Somerville.
Deadline for submission is August 30
About HONK
Across the country and around the world, a new type of street band is emerging. Acoustic and mobile, borrowing repertoire and inspiration from a diverse set of folk music traditions – New Orleans second line brass bands, European Klezmer, Balkan and Romani music, Brazilian Afro Bloc and Frevo traditions, as well as the passion and spirit of Mardi Gras and Carnival– these "honkers" all share a commitment to several core principles. Metaphorically speaking, they honk their horns for the same reasons motorists honk theirs: to arouse fellow travelers, to warn of danger, to celebrate milestones, and to just plain have fun.
The HONK! Festival is a grassroots, non-profit event made possible by the financial and in-kind support of a thousand local residents and businesses. For the duration of the Festival, more than 350 musicians will be housed by generous neighbors and friends and many local restaurants will generously provide food for the performers and volunteers. Scores of community members have donated hours of labor to make HONK! possible. Most significantly, none of the bands will be earning any money for the festival, and most will have only some of their travel expenses covered. The bands are inspired to travel great distances, at great personal expense, to joyously celebrate our hard work to reclaim public space—the world over—for all people. The bands long to connect in honor of our struggles for justice. We hope you will come, to connect and celebrate with us, and further the cause of freedom, justice and collective emancipation.
About the Inside-Out Gallery
Initiated in 2009, The Inside-Out Gallery is located in the CVS Window in Davis Square, a unique space that allows the public to view an eclectic array of works from artists and local organizations each month. The mission of the Somerville Arts Council is to cultivate and celebrate the creative expressions of the Somerville community. Through innovative collaborations and quality programming we work to make the arts an integral part of life reflective of our diverse city.
Music really does make the world go round. And there is no finer example than the larger than life street festival-- HONK which takes place each year right in the heart of Davis Square every October. In honor of this fine tradition, the September window will be showcasing work inspired by the event.
How does music move you? Do you have pieces of HONK inspired art? SAC/Inside-OUT Gallery in collaboration with HONK are looking for artists to participate in next month's exhibit. We are open to all media- photo, painting, sculpture, puppetry, video, print-making, etc that depicts the lively energy and spirit of HONK.
How to apply:
Please send 5 jpegs of your work to:
Heather Balchunas hbalchunas@somervillema.gov
In the submission include:
Your name, size of the piece, medium, and your affiliation with Somerville.
Deadline for submission is August 30
About HONK
Across the country and around the world, a new type of street band is emerging. Acoustic and mobile, borrowing repertoire and inspiration from a diverse set of folk music traditions – New Orleans second line brass bands, European Klezmer, Balkan and Romani music, Brazilian Afro Bloc and Frevo traditions, as well as the passion and spirit of Mardi Gras and Carnival– these "honkers" all share a commitment to several core principles. Metaphorically speaking, they honk their horns for the same reasons motorists honk theirs: to arouse fellow travelers, to warn of danger, to celebrate milestones, and to just plain have fun.
The HONK! Festival is a grassroots, non-profit event made possible by the financial and in-kind support of a thousand local residents and businesses. For the duration of the Festival, more than 350 musicians will be housed by generous neighbors and friends and many local restaurants will generously provide food for the performers and volunteers. Scores of community members have donated hours of labor to make HONK! possible. Most significantly, none of the bands will be earning any money for the festival, and most will have only some of their travel expenses covered. The bands are inspired to travel great distances, at great personal expense, to joyously celebrate our hard work to reclaim public space—the world over—for all people. The bands long to connect in honor of our struggles for justice. We hope you will come, to connect and celebrate with us, and further the cause of freedom, justice and collective emancipation.
About the Inside-Out Gallery
Initiated in 2009, The Inside-Out Gallery is located in the CVS Window in Davis Square, a unique space that allows the public to view an eclectic array of works from artists and local organizations each month. The mission of the Somerville Arts Council is to cultivate and celebrate the creative expressions of the Somerville community. Through innovative collaborations and quality programming we work to make the arts an integral part of life reflective of our diverse city.
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