The Minnesota Projects Gallery (MPG)

Minnesota Projects Gallery

Submissions for the MPG will open up again in late 2008/early 2009
Minnesota Center for Photography is seeking proposals from Minnesota-resident artists for use of the Minnesota Projects Gallery (MPG), our space dedicated to experimental and exploratory artist-driven photographic installations. These run concurrently with Main Gallery shows, though are not necessarily related to them. Past MPG artists include Martin Springborg, Ellen Rutchick, Kermit Graber, Dona Schwartz, Mike Hazard, Laura Hoyt (with Abinadi Meza), Mara Pelecis, Simon Martinez, and Missy Whiteman.
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Proposals should entail careful consideration of this distinctive gallery, which has approximately 43 usable linear feet of wall area in an enclosed, 138-square-foot room with walls finished to a 12-foot ceiling. Past installations have used audio components, beanbag chairs, running water, wall drawings, tree stumps, and candles, in addition to photographic images. Any reversible alterations may be undertaken, though the artist is responsible for returning the space to its original condition.

With special funding from the Jerome Foundation, MPG now offers significant assistance with installation and professional enhancement. In addition to an exhibition honorarium of $450, MCP will provide up to $3000 for technical support and/or material reimbursement, plus an additional $2000 for enrichment reimbursement, intended to contribute to the "ripple effect" of this exhibition opportunity. Examples of possible uses for the technical/material reimbursement would be printing, framing, or hiring installers for the exhibition. Examples of possible uses of the enrichment money would include exhibition documentation, travel to NYC (or other cities of interest) to meet with galleries or other artists, publication of a modest brochure, or commissioning an essay from a noted historian or critic.

At least four of each year's five open MPG slots will be chosen through MCP's Programming Committee. At least three of each year's five slots will be awarded to emerging artists.

MPG 2008/2009
May 3 - July 20, 2008 + Andrea Murrill
July 26 - October 5, 2008 + Abinadi Meza
November 22, 2008 - February 1, 2009 + Kate Anderson
February 7 - April 19, 2009 + Gene Pittman

Submission Materials
please make sure to read through submission requirements for details on image and document guidelines
+project proposal description, including; how you will utilize MPG's specific physical layout, proposed budget for materials and technical assistance required for installation with short description, how submitted video and/or audio relates to proposed project (if applicable), and thematic or conceptual rationale for your project.
+12 images maximum, representing or suggesting the work you intend to include in your installation. These may include views/designs of earlier installations you have created, to help the review committee envision your proposal. Up to 5 minutes of video or audio may also accompany the submission.
+list of works, labeled with corresponding number of submitted jpegs (titles, dates, medium, dimensions) or Quicktime files
+resumè- including contact information: phone, e-mail, website(s), and mailing address

Submission Requirements
+no hard copy materials required!
entire submission should be burned on a CD (do not use labels, use a permanent marker to label CD with your first and last name) with 2 folders for: 1) images 2) documents
+images folder should contain up to 12 images and video or audio files (if applicable), labeled with your name in order of preferred viewing. Example: Smith_Jane_01.jpg
+images need to adhere to the following format:
100 dpi
jpeg files (with .jpg extension)
1024 pixels on longest edge (10.24")
RGB Color Mode
+any video submitted should be a Quicktime Movie, no longer than 5 minutes (include .mov file extension)
+any audio submitted should be a Quicktime Audio File, no longer than 5 minutes.
+all documents should be submitted in Word or as a PDF
+all documents should be labeled with your first and last name and type of document. Example: Smith_Jane_resume.doc OR Smith_Jane_listofworks.pdf

All materials are due by 5 p.m. on January 18, 2008. This is not a postmark deadline. Submissions may be dropped off or sent through mail.

Send CD submissions to (no printed materials please!):

MPG Review
165 13th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Materials will be returned only if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Important Dates 2008

+when submissions open again, new dates will be posted!
January 18, 5 p.m. Submissions due to MCP
January 25 - February 7 Selected artists - studio visits (MCP will contact selected artists to arrange visits- please be aware that you may be contacted to schedule a studio visit during this time.)
February 11 Final MPG artists selected for remaining 2008 exhibition schedule

Questions?
Email Laura Hoyt at jes@mncp.org or call at 612.824.5500

click here to download MPG open call PDF