02.05.13

Terra Incognita

mimas ‘Emerging Curators' are inviting proposals from artists in the North East to participate in their forthcoming exhibition in the ARC Stockton:

The stimulus of this exhibition is the phrase, ‘terra incognita' meaning unknown land. We are concerned with capturing the aura of a location or idea that effects the emotions and behaviour of the individual/group through this interaction.

We invite the artist to explore, rework and interpret:

Physical/geographical/psychological terrain
The unknown and unexplored
The edge and beyond

Artists may use tools or take inspiration from: psychogeography, mapping, the derive/ flaneur, experience/memories, or present/old sites.

How to apply

We invite submissions of new or existing work related to the brief above. It must include:

Contact details
300 (approx.) word statement outlining ideas and medium of artwork
At least 2 of low-resolution images/sketches  

Send to: [email protected]

Important dates

Closing date: 12 midnight, Wednesday 15 May 2013. Applicants will be notified of success by 21 May 2013. 

ALL work must be COMPLETED, PACKAGED and DELIVERED to us by 29 May 2013.

We have limited funds, and therefore may be able cover some packaging and transport costs. If you have any queries you can contact: [email protected]