Call: Open Space seeks submissions

At Open Space we strive to provide an arena where artistic meanings aren’t fixed or absolute, and where exhibitions, performances and individual works of art encourage reaction, dialogue and debate. The interaction and cross-pollination that occurs between visual art, performance, new music, new media, literature and contemporary thought continues to be a primary focus of our programming. This is the mandate which defines Open Space.

Programming Advisory Committee

Programming is set by the Director and Curator in consultation with the Programming Advisory Committee members.

The Programming Advisory Committee (PAC) is composed of Open Space members. The PAC provides the conceptual direction for decisions regarding proposals and solicitations from specific artists, performers, curators and musicians. Once a proposal is approved, the commitee works with staff and the Director to arrange resources and publicity for the production of the event. Accepted proposals are supported by an exhibition monograph or catalogue, and extensive publicity.

Programs and Submission Deadlines

Open Space presents solo and group exhibitions produced in-house or through independent curatorials, performance based art, readings, concerts and multi-disciplinary events.

Programming opportunities beyond curated exhibitions include:

* PERFORMATIVE presents individual works and thematic series of performance-based works;
* COLLABORATORY combines an exploratory research sensibility (i.e. laboratory) and collaborative efforts, to open new territories for artists and their relationship with their peers and audience;
* ROVING PROJECTS presentations act as a counterpoint to exhibitions and scheduled performances. Uually Roving Projects are usually short in duration (one week), experimental, multi-disciplinary works situated inside and outside the main gallery.
* MONDAY NIGHTS@OPEN SPACE as a monthly event of performative based activities that subvert the traditional notion of art production. MONDAY NIGHTS encourages a range of projects that include: performances, new music, workshops, artist talks and meetings, small installations and site-related work where activity takes place outside conventional art domains.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions from artists and curators for exhibitions are accepted on an ongoing basis.

For all submissions, include the following:

* a one page description of your exhibition, project or proposal,
* a recent curriculum vitae,
* slides, VHS (NTSC) format videotapes, CDs or other appropriate documentation of your work,
* a list of any special equipment required (see our equipment list and floorplans), and
* sufficient postage for the return of your submission.

Mail or courier your proposal to:

Programming
Open Space
510 Fort Street, 2nd Floor
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
V8W 1E6

Open Space does not accept submissions by email or fax.

CARFAC fees

Open Space pays artist fees for all exhibitions, performances and other presentations. In all cases, these fees are equal to or above the minimum copyright fees as recommended by CARFAC (Canadian Artist's Representation). Open Space also pays one-way shipping for artworks, covers the cost of in-house production of an exhibition monograph, digital photo documentation and appropriate publicity.