Shape Open Exhibition 2012 Call for Submissions

disability, n.

1. Lack of ability (to discharge any office or function); inability, incapacity; weakness.
2. An instance of lack of ability. Chiefly in pl. Now rare.
3. A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities; (as a mass noun) the fact or state of having such a condition.
4. Incapacity in the eye of the law, or created by the law; a restriction framed to prevent any person or class of persons from sharing in duties or privileges which would otherwise be open to them; legal disqualification.

"disability, n.". OED Online. September 2011. Oxford ...read more

disability, n.

1. Lack of ability (to discharge any office or function); inability, incapacity; weakness.
2. An instance of lack of ability. Chiefly in pl. Now rare.
3. A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities; (as a mass noun) the fact or state of having such a condition.
4. Incapacity in the eye of the law, or created by the law; a restriction framed to prevent any person or class of persons from sharing in duties or privileges which would otherwise be open to them; legal disqualification.

"disability, n.". OED Online. September 2011. Oxford University Press.

Submission deadline: Monday 19th March 2012

Theme: Work related to any definition or meaning of disability

Venue: Portobello Gallery, 6 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL

Fee: £10 for up to 2 pieces

Prizes:

Shape Open Prize of £500 - The Shape Open Prize will be given to the artist with the best work in show as selected by the selection committee

The People's Choice Award of £250 - Will go to the artist whose work has been most voted for by the people visiting the exhibition

Medium:

2D, small 3D pieces and video.

- 2D work no bigger that 100cm x 150cm, ready to hang

- 3D pieces no bigger than 150cm height, 60cm diameter

- Video work must be on DVD, or submitted as a video file .avi/.mov/.mp4, maximum running time of 15mins and be single channel suitable for a showreel.

Who can apply?

This is an open call to all artists. The exhibition will show work of disabled and non-disabled people chosen by the selection panel. We do ask you to disclose whether you are disabled or non-disabled to help with the selection process and ensure balance.

Submitting your work

1. Complete the submission form (download one here)
2. Pay the submission fee
3. Submit a digital format or deliver work directly to the gallery for full details download this document

NB: Digital formats include: documentation of 2D and 3D work, photos or films.

How to pay:

Card: Click on the book event button below.

BACS: Our bank details are CAF Bank Ltd Sort Code: 40-52-40 Account No: 00006994 please use your initials and surname as the reference

Cheque: Please make payable to Shape London

Decisions:

The successful artists will be selected from an open submission on the strength of their work and how they fit within the theme and exhibition as a whole. We will notify successful applicants of our decision by Thursday 5^th April 2012.

How to find out more:

For full details and terms and conditions download this document

For more information or an informal discussion about the exhibition, please contact Ben Fredericks on 020 7424 7352 or benf@shapearts.org.uk

Shape Open Exhibition 2012 is supported by the Arts Council England, Shape, Westways Development Trust and HSBC.

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