Posted by Roberta Shoemaker-Beal (205.188.208.138) on March 28, 2003 at 15:17:32:
Hi Kay and Red Eagle............. Lost your e-mail. May all be well. Wanted you to have this........
Subj:[Fwd: Artrain USA Call For Entries]
Hi Roberta, Do you know anyone who might qualify for this? lkj
Please forward to Native American Artists Call for Entries-April 18, 2003 Deadline
Ann Arbor, Michigan - Artrain USA, the nation's only traveling art museum on a train, presents a contemporary Native American exhibition (April 2004-December 2007), open to recent works that use or respond to technology by Native American artists. All media will be considered, including digital, CD-ROM, and video, related to technology and/or the modernity of cultures. Artists interested in having their work considered should send resume, artist statement, slides or photographs of work and slides or pictures of previous installation if available. Please limit the number of entries to 3 per applicant. Due to the nature of our gallery maximum space allowed per piece is 6 *' in height x width that can vary x 3' in depth. Please describe use of space and any special requirements needed. Please send SASE to Artrain USA, 1100 N. Main St., Ste.106, Ann Arbor, MI 48104; email artrainmms@aol.com; or telephone 734-747-8300, ext. 213. Visit our website at www.ArtrainUSA.org. Summary of Exhibition
Artrain USA's 15th exhibition focuses on how Native artists are influenced by the popular culture of today and explores the commonalities of Native and non-Native people in North America. The exhibition is divided into three sections, with the third section focusing on the Modernity of Cultures. Today's high tech products are often driven by the age of computers and new technologies as they influence Americans' lifestyles. Native artists are using computers, video and CD-ROM to explore new ways of art making while retaining the connection to the traditions of Native art. Curated by Joanna O. Bigfeather, the exhibition will travel onboard Artrain USA from 2004 through 2007. Information about Artrain USA
Artrain USA is just what its name implies - a train that carries art to people throughout the country. It is a gateway to the arts and exists as an arts outreach project. Its mission is to deliver visual art exhibitions and educational programs to cities without access to traditional museums and to encourage the development of local cultural programs. The outcomes of Artrain USA's programs are multiple and benefit both individuals and communities. The most obvious outcome is how Artrain USA's art exhibitions, art education programs and demonstrating artists encourage people to explore and develop their artistic and creative interests. Broader outcomes result from the all-inclusive community effort required to host Artrain USA. These efforts induce cross-cultural relationships among diverse populations, arts organizations, educators, local businesses, local government and volunteers. These relationships in turn result in broader awareness and the creation of new arts agencies, education programs, community development activities, funding opportunities and exhibition facilities. Founded in 1971, Artrain USA is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. Since its inception, Artrain USA has presented its exhibitions and related art education programs in more than 725 communities in 44 states and welcomed more than 2.8 million people. Artrain USA has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Washington Post and has been broadcasted on CNN and CBS Sunday Morning.
Do you know anyone who might qualify for this?