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CALL for ENTRIES: Petri Dish

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I am fascinated by molecular gastronomy.  Yes, you DO know what it is.  We’ve all watched the food shows where inevitably someone breaks out the liquid nitrogen.  Well, that’s just the tip of the buttercream iceberg. Chances are good you’ve EATEN something produced by this school of cooking…Dippin’ Dots for example.  This next Call should host an artists’ reception full of fun, spherized foods.  Maybe I should send them the suggestion…

Check out this Call for Entries for the Target Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center (Alexandria, VA) for Petri Dish.  It is no secret that I love this gallery for their curatorial vision, but I think it is with good reason.  Investigate for yourself…

Learn more about The Torpedo Factory Art Center online!CALL for ENTRIES:
Petri Dish

 

Petri Dish is an all media small works exhibit with the primary focus of artist experimentation.  

Petri dish brings to mind the very idea of experimentation.

 

What does it bring to mind for artists?  That is the question and the challenge that they are asking artists to figure out.

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all artists.

MEDIA:  This show is open to any media that will fit within the parameters of a standard petri dish {100mmx15mm (approx. 4 in)}.  The gallery will provide petri dishes for the accepted works.

DEADLINE:  October 3, 2011

NOTIFICATION:  October 21, 2011

Learn more about the Torpedo Factory Art Center!ENTRY FEE:  A non-refundable $35  for 3 pieces of artwork – each work may include only one add’l detail image per work.

JUROR:  Jesse Cohen is a DC artist, scientist, and gallery owner. In 2004, he founded artdc.org, a grass roots movement with a membership of over 2,400 members. In 2009 he founded Fine Art Ventures, LLC and the artdc Gallery in Hyattsville, MD.

SALES:  A commission of 40% will be taken on all works sold as a result of this exhibition.  Payment will be mailed to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing.

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!

Visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center online!