CANTANKER CALL FOR ENTRIES

Cantanker Call for Entries, Issue 11 : The Ambiguous Object, Catalog & Exhibition

Jurors: Cook & Ruud 

Selected work will be featured in Cantanker’s full-color annual art catalog, Issue 11 and in a group exhibition in October 2010.> SUBMIT ENTRIES HERE <

Submission Deadline:  August 31, 2010
Acceptance Notification: Mid-September, 2010
Exhibition/Catalog Release: Early October, 2010
Venue T.B.A.

Theme:
The Ambiguous Object investigates questions of space, perception, projection, and meaning. The project will include work in all mediums that uses ambiguity to allow viewers both the literal and physical space to observe and imagine.

About the Jurors: 
Cook & Ruud is a think tank and production team comprised of Rachel Cook and Claire Ruud. We seek to investigate new models for the production and presentation of contemporary art. Drawing on traditional models such as the for-profit gallery, the nonprofit space and the artist-run cooperative, our goal is to develop new models for supporting art work amidst a shifting cultural and economic landscape.

 
 Submission Guidelines: 

 . Works can be executed in any media, traditional or digital/new media.   

. All works must be submitted digitally in high-resolution jpg files (300 dpi or larger).

·  Video work must be submitted for the jurying process as still images.

· Work submitted may be in any size and will be appropriately scaled to fit the  catalog.

· Only recent or newly created work will be considered.

· Submissions must be made online at HERE. Please note that submissions cannot  be mailed.

· Work submitted must be available for the group show.

· All artists are welcome to submit except those who are members of the Cantanker staff. 

Entry Requirements:

. $10 for a single submission, $20 for 3 submissions.

·  There is no upper limit on submissions.

·  Artists should provide a brief statement about their work (150 words or less). Jury Process & Dates

· Submissions will be juried by C&R.

· Artists will be notified of their acceptance by MID-SEPTEMBER.·        

Accepted submissions will be printed in full color in Issue 11 of Cantanker with full credit given to the artist. Selected artists will be contacted by the Cantanker editorial staff with details regarding Issue 11 group show in October 2010.Selected artists are responsible for all artwork shipping and/or delivery expenses. Cantanker will NOT provide return shipping.

For questions not addressed in this form: email editor@cantanker.com   >  Other Calls for Entries Be sure to also apply for: 2011 Texas Biennial, An Independent Survey of Contemporary Texas Art - Deadline August 31 Austin Museum of Art’s New Art in Austin

 - Deadline July 29