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Right Here Over There Exhibition: March 23 - May 13, 2012 at LAL @ Loudoun House Deadline: January 31, 2012

Right Here Over There is an exhibition exploring the physical, mental, and metaphoric landscapes of place and their indelible link to memory. Throughout our lives we are surrounded by a world punctuated by varying spaces, climates, geographies, buildings, and cultures.  Accumulating in layers over time, pieces of our physical world provide visual reference points for how we understand one another and ourselves.  Themes including (but not limited to) the following may be integrated into the final exhibition: mapping, topography, architecture, nature, distance, home, exile, travel, and personal/social/political geographies. Artists interested in submitting work for consideration are encouraged to creatively interpret the theme.  Works in all media are eligible. Eligibility and Media All artists, age 18 and older, are eligible to enter Right Here Over There. All media and styles will be considered. No reproductions will be accepted.  All works must have been completed since 2006 and not previously shown in any LAL gallery. Image: Cicatriz by Izel Vargas, mixed media on banner, 2009 Calendar January 31, 2012 Final postmark deadline to receive entries February 17, 2012 Email notification sent to artists March 12, 2012  Deadline for delivery of artwork March 23, 2012  Opening Preview Party March 23 – May 13, 2012 Exhibition dates May 14 – 18, 2012 Pick-up or shipping of unsold artwork Curator/Juror Becky Alley, LAL’s Exhibitions & Programs Director, will select all artwork for exhibition.  Alley earned a BFA in studio art from Washington University, and an MFA in studio art from the University of Kansas.  Before joining the LAL staff in January 2010, Alley was the Director of University Galleries at Murray State University.  She has organized over 100 shows and has curated several major projects including Think Tank, an international show of political art, Creatures Great and Small, a touring exhibition of contemporary art featuring animals, and Love and Things Like Love, an LAL project. Entry Fee and Procedure There is no entry fee for this exhibition.  January 31st is the postmark deadline. Review will be by digital images or videos only (no slides).  To submit by mail, send all materials to: Right Here Over There, Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. To submit by email, send all materials as attachments with the subject line “RHOT entry” to balley@lexingtonartleague.org. Application materials: Up to 10 digital entries (images must be in “JPEG” format and videos must be in “MPEG-4” format) Entry form (download here) Resume (optional) Artist statement (optional) Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Final notification emails will be sent on or before February 17, 2012. Installation Art Criteria If artwork requires extraordinary installation, the artist is responsible for installation and removal of artwork before and after exhibition.  Please contact Becky Alley at balley@lexingtonartleague.org to discuss the specifics of a particular piece. Exhibition The selected works will hang in LAL’s Loudoun House Gallery from March 23 – May 13, 2012. The opening reception will be held at the Loudoun House Gallery on Friday, March 23rd, 6-9pm. Absolutely no early removal of artwork is allowed for any reason. Sales Not all works need to be for sale, but LAL retains a 30% commission on the retail price of all works sold in the gallery. The artist must determine retail price, which is sent with the application materials. Insurance and Liability Work will be insured while on LAL premises to the limits of the insurance carrier’s contractual obligations. The LAL will not be responsible for insurance of work in transit or work that is not claimed by last date for pick up. On-site insurance value will be computed as 70% of the retail price, but does not guarantee that the insurer will agree with the value assigned by the artist. Shipping The artist is responsible for all costs related to shipping and insurance of artwork while in transit to and from LAL. Artwork should be shipped in a substantial, reusable container. LAL will not be responsible for damage due to incorrect packing or an insufficient container. Conditions An entry to this exhibition constitutes full agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions outlined in this prospectus, and guarantees that work entered will be available for exhibition. Accepted work that is not delivered or is withdrawn may prevent the artist from future eligibility in LAL exhibitions. All entries must have been conceived and created by the artist submitting the work. Accepted artists are required to sign the LAL contract for Exhibition & Sale of Artwork that will be sent upon acceptance to the exhibition. The LAL Exhibitions and Programs Director has final authority to define what constitutes an acceptable entry. The LAL reserves the right to eliminate (upon receipt) any entry that: Differs from the submitted images Is presented in a substandard way Requires extraordinary installation (Please contact Becky Alley at balley@lexingtonartleague.org with any questions regarding this policy.) 2D work must not exceed 7’ x 7’ 3D work must not exceed 120 lbs. and 7’ x 7’ x 3’ 2D works must be strongly framed, wired on the back for hanging, or otherwise prepared for installation. The artist grants permission to the LAL to reproduce entries for the purposes of publicity and education unless otherwise noted on the entry form. Please include photo credit where it differs from the artist’s name.

Call for Proposals: Mobile Art Installation (Sponsored by PODs Brand Storage Containers of Lexington) On Tour: Summer 2012 - Spring 2013 Deadline: March 31, 2012

Artists are invited to submit proposals for a mobile art installation that would transform the interior of a 7.5’ x 7.5’ x 16’ PODS container.  The installation will travel around the Lexington area making stops in public parks and schools.  The installation can explore any theme, but artists are encouraged to make the work interactive and durable for travel.  The goal of the touring program is to engage the public with contemporary art in unexpected places.  LAL would like artists to submit images of previous work, renderings of the proposed project, and a description of the project.  In conjunction with the selected artist, LAL will develop contextual learning materials to accompany the installation, so artists are advised to keep the educational impact in mind when designing the proposal. The selected artist (or collaborative team) will be granted a $500 stipend.  The artist is responsible for all travel and material costs and will conduct the installation on site at LAL during the month of May, 2012. Eligibility and Media All artists, age 18 and older, are eligible to submit proposals.  All media and styles will be considered.  All works must have been completed since 2006 and not previously shown in any LAL gallery. Calendar March 31, 2012 Final postmark deadline to receive entries April 10, 2012 Email notification sent to artists May, 2012  Deadline for delivery of artwork Summer 2012 – Spring 2013 Touring Dates  *The conclusion of the tour will be determined based on the work’s durability over time as well as booking schedule.  Once the tour is complete, LAL will either dispose of the materials inside the PODS container, or the artist will be responsible for returning to LAL to de-install.  At the end of the project, LAL will return the container to PODS Brand Storage Containers of Lexington in the same condition as it was received.  Therefore, artists are not permitted to permanently alter the structure. Entry Fee and Procedure There is no entry fee for this project.  March 31, 2012 is the postmark deadline. Review will be by digital images only (no slides).  To submit by mail, send all materials to: Mobile Art Proposals, Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. To submit by email, send all materials as attachments with the subject line “Mobile Art entry” to Becky Alley. To submit an application please include: Up to 10 digital images (images must be in “JPEG” format) of previous work and/or renderings of the proposed project Description of project Artist name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number clearly displayed somewhere in the submitted materials Resume (optional) Artist statement (optional) Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Final notification emails will be sent on or before April 10, 2012.

Scripts and Systems Exhibition: May 25 - July 15, 2012 at LAL @ Loudoun House Deadline: April 13, 2012

Do you follow maps, assembly instructions, recipes, dance steps, or tutorials? Do you ever plan, plot, devise, or scheme? Many of our daily and most menial tasks have been reduced to orderly algorithms - a discrete set of steps, rules, or calculations followed in specific order to accomplish a task. With improving technology, we are personally responsible for fewer of these steps. We’ve invented algorithms to plan algorithms and systems to create systems: from assembly-line robots and automated, interplanetary rovers to the robotic vacuum cleaners in our homes and the GPS orchestrating our daily commute. We have embraced the “set-it-and-forget-it” approach in nearly every aspect of our lives, laying trust on systems more than ever. Rinse, lather, and repeat. Scripts and Systems is an exhibition about these plans and plots. It is about letting go of control - even in our creative lives. It is about the relationship between people and our machines, about whom we give instruction to and whom we take it from. It is about all of the scripts we follow. Themes including (but not limited to) the following may be integrated into the final exhibition: analog/digital interaction, hand craft versus manufacturing, automation, programming, mapping, artificial intelligence, human / computer interaction, robotics and organic/synthetic synergy and opposition. Artists interested in submitting work for consideration are encouraged to creatively interpret the theme. Works in all media are eligible.   Eligibility and Media All artists, age 18 and older, are eligible to enter Scripts and Systems. All media and styles will be considered. No reproductions will be displayed in the exhibition.  All works must have been completed since 2006 and not previously shown in any LAL gallery. Calendar April 13, 2012 Final postmark deadline to receive entries April 23, 2012   Email notification sent to artists May 16, 2012  Deadline for delivery of artwork May 24, 2012 LAL Donor Preview May 25, 2012 Fifth Third Bank 4th Friday Opening Reception May 25 – July 15, 2012 Exhibition dates July 16 - 20, 2012  Pick-up or shipping of artwork Cura tor/Juror  Charlie Campbell is a native Kentuckian and artist whose media includes paint, drawing, video, animation, and generative photography. His work focuses primarily on vision, technology and the relationship between analog and digital processes. He has worked as a graphic designer, programmer, videographer, technology journalist, teacher and gallery director. He is currently the art director for the University of Kentucky's College of Arts & Sciences and manages a small, art studio cooperative. Entry Fee and Procedure There is no entry fee for this exhibition.  April 13th is the postmark deadline. Review will be by digital images or videos only (no slides).  To submit by mail, send all materials to: Scripts and Systems, Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. To submit by email, send all materials as attachments with the subject line “SS entry” to lappleby@lexingtonartleague.org. To submit an application please include: Up to 10 digital entries (images must be in “JPEG” format and videos must be in “MPEG-4” format) Entry form (download here) Resume (optional) Artist statement (optional) Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Final notification emails will be sent on or before April 23rd, 2012. Installation Art Criteria If artwork requires extraordinary installation, the artist is responsible for installation and removal of artwork before and after exhibition.  Please contact Laurie Appleby-Williams to discuss the specifics of a particular piece. Exhibition The selected works will hang in LAL’s Loudoun House Gallery from May 25 – July 15, 2012.  An LAL Donor Preview will be held on Thursday, May 24th, 6-8 pm, and an opening reception will be held at the Loudoun House Gallery on Friday, May 25th, 6-9pm. Absolutely no early removal of artwork is allowed for any reason. Sales Not all works need to be for sale, but LAL retains a 30% commission on the retail price of all works sold in the gallery. The artist must determine retail price, which is sent with the application materials. Insurance and Liability Work will be insured while on LAL premises to the limits of the insurance carrier’s contractual obligations.  LAL will not be responsible for insurance of work in transit or work that is not claimed by last date for pick up. On-site insurance value will be computed as 70% of the retail price, but does not guarantee that the insurer will agree with the value assigned by the artist. Shipping The artist is responsible for all costs related to shipping and insurance of artwork while in transit to and from LAL. Artwork should be shipped in a substantial, reusable container. LAL will not be responsible for damage due to incorrect packing or an insufficient container. Conditions An entry to this exhibition constitutes full agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions outlined in this prospectus, and guarantees that work entered will be available for exhibition. Accepted work that is not delivered or is withdrawn may prevent the artist from future eligibility in LAL exhibitions. All entries must have been conceived and created by the artist submitting the work. Accepted artists are required to sign the LAL contract for Exhibition & Sale of Artwork that will be sent upon acceptance to the exhibition. The LAL Exhibitions and Programs Director has final authority to define what constitutes an acceptable entry. LAL reserves the right to eliminate (upon receipt) any entry that: Differs from the submitted images Is presented in a substandard way Requires extraordinary installation (Please contact Laurie Appleby-Williams with any questions regarding this policy.) 2D work must not exceed 7’ x 7’ 3D work must not exceed 120 lbs. and 7’ x 7’ x 3’ 2D works must be strongly framed, wired on the back for hanging, or otherwise prepared for installation. The artist grants permission to the LAL to reproduce entries for the purposes of publicity and education unless otherwise noted on the entry form. Please include photo credit where it differs from the artist’s name.

Call for Exhibition Proposals: LAL galleries LAL welcomes proposals for two of its galleries: LAL @ Loudoun House and LAL Project Space.  Both artists and curators are encouraged to submit proposals.  Exhibitions are scheduled on a six to eight week rotation.  All media will be considered, including installation and new media work.  Work may be paired with that of one or more artists in a group exhibition.  The proposing artist and/or curator in consultation with the Exhibitions and Programs Director of the LAL will determine the final number of objects.  To submit a proposal: Please send a letter addressing the proposed exhibition, which describes: The concept, format, or theme of the proposed exhibition (please include which gallery space you are applying for) Information about why the work was selected for the exhibition Artist/Curator’s capacity to execute the exhibition Any special requirements and/or costs associated with the proposed exhibition, if applicable Any supplementary public programs or presentations, if applicable Up to 20 digital images A resume of relevant experience  CD and DVD submissions preferred.  Special note for Curator: Curators should expect to be the primary coordinator for the accepted exhibition. Standard curatorial responsibilities include: handling all arrangements with artists; overseeing the timely installation of the exhibition; executing any agreed upon public programs or presentations during the exhibition run, and providing necessary information to the staff for development of promotional materials. Eligibility: Proposals from artists or curators from Kentucky are encouraged.  Application materials will not be returned. Rolling application deadline.  All proposals will be kept on file indefinitely and will be in constant consideration for LAL’s developing exhibition calendar.   Gallery Missions and Spec.’s LAL @ the Loudoun House: The mission is to challenge and stimulate the public through presentation of excellence in art.  Exhibits will include artists from across the country (and beyond) that represent the best of the theme or genre intended by the exhibit. The Loudoun House is an 1850’s Gothic Revival Mansion located in Castlewood Park in Lexington, KY. There are six gallery rooms, each made of concrete walls overlaid with plaster; all ceilings are 12’. Lilian Boyer Gallery (6’ high hanging space, 580 square feet, 62 linear feet of exhibition wall space) Miriam Woolfolk Gallery (7’ high hanging space, 270 square feet, 31 linear feet of exhibition wall space) Zygmunt Gierlech Gallery (6’ high hanging space, 320 square feet, 63 linear feet of exhibition wall space) Neil Sulier Gallery (8’ high hanging space, 360 square feet, 47 linear feet of exhibition wall space) First Floor Hallway (7’ high hanging space, 312 square feet, 51 linear feet of exhibition wall space) Second Floor Hallway (8’ high hanging space, 352 square feet, 57 linear feet of exhibition wall space) 311’ Linear Wall Space LAL Project Space: The mission is to exhibit installation and new media work that is engaging, challenging, and experimental in both concept and execution. The Project Space, located on the first floor of the historic Loudoun House, is 11.5’ x 9.75’ with plaster walls that are painted white, and a wooden floor.  There is one wall with two windows and on the opposite wall a doorway (46”x81”). The ceiling is 12’ high. The lights are fluorescent, but alternative lighting may be used (with the fluorescents turned off).  There are a few electrical outlets spaced around the room. Photos of the space are available on request.  Please send all application materials and address queries to:   Lexington Art League Ref: Call for Proposals 209 Castlewood Drive Lexington, KY 40505 Becky Alley Back to top

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For Information Please Contact: 
           Becky Alley, Exhibitions and Programs Director
            859-254-7024
            209 Castlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40505