Lansing Art Gallery Curates City Streets Exhibition
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Lansing Art Gallery Curates City Streets Exhibition
Lansing Art Gallery’s City Streets Exhibition will take Lansing visitors and residents on a journey through the streets of downtown Lansing. It provides a public venue with interaction for all to appreciate artwork beyond the traditional museum or gallery setting. The exhibit installed on and about the private and public walkways and thoroughfares of Washington Square and Michigan Avenue will create two intersecting corridors of artwork. The exhibit consisting of 50 – 75 works will produce a dramatic impact on visitors.
Along with the visual aspects of the exhibition, LAG will provide additional artist exposure through an added audio component and website. Visitors will have access to phone casts via cell phone to hear short interviews with the artists talking about their works. Visitors will also have the ability to text comments and vote for the “People’s Choice Award.” A City Streets website will offer patrons an opportunity to learn more about the artists and their work. With the support of the City of Lansing Arts & Cultural Grant Program funded through the Lansing Economic Development Corporation with help from the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Inc.
ELIGIBILITY
1. City Streets is open to Michigan artists’ and/ or artist teams over 18 years of age.
2. Works executed within the last two years are eligible.
3. All artwork must be the result of an independent and/or team effort that are original in concept and not the product of instructional guidance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2011
Applications are available at www.lansingartgallery.org. Artists are encouraged to retain a copy of their application for their records. Late applications will not be considered.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Catherine A. Babcock, Executive Director/Curator, 517 • 374 • 6400 Ext 2
lansingcitystreets@gmail.com
Lansing Art Gallery Hours
Tuesday – Friday 10 – 4 PM, Saturdays 1 – 4 PM, First Sunday of the month 1 – 4 PM • Closed Holiday Weekends
Lansing Art Gallery is a non-profit arts organization serving the greater Lansing and statewide communities of Michigan artists. The Gallery is located in downtown Lansing and features Michigan artists in changing exhibitions, education, and a Gallery Shop with a lease/purchase program. Lansing Art Gallery’s programs are funded in part by the City of Lansing, Capital Region Community Foundation, and the membership of Lansing Art Gallery. Employment programs, activities, and services of Lansing Art Gallery are provided for equally and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or handicap.
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Business Hours
Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturdays and the 1st Sunday of the month 1:00 – 4:00 PM
closed holiday weekends
Admission: FREE
