Window Murals - AUArts Students
Call for 2D Artists
Calling all artists at AUA for a paid opportunity.
Join us on a fast, experimental adventure! The Chinook Blast Interpretive Artwalk Initiative is a city wide collaboration of almost 100 partners each adding some vibrancy to our downtown core February 2021.
Overview
The University of Calgary and the Alberta University of the Arts have come together to introduce Calgarians to the work of UCalgary Faculty of Science researchers through the two-dimensional artwork of AUA students. This ‘knowledge translation’ project consists of approximately 20 artistic representations of scientific research installed on the windows of multiple high profile locations around Calgary’s downtown core as part Chinook Blast during February 2021.
We are looking for AUA students to jump on board to be a part of the experience and experiment of translating these research projects into visual art.
What is the Process?
Each AUA artist will be paired with a UCalgary researcher. The relationship will begin with the researcher explaining their work before the artist develops an artistic concept to convey that research to the public through the installation. The researcher will be available to the artist throughout the process. The installation should be in the artists preferred style and how they convey the research – exacting, conceptual, etc. – will be up to them. The installation will be temporary and applied directly to the glass of assigned location. Window locations and sizes will vary (average 8’x 8’), and organizers will work with the artist to find the ideal fit.
The artist will be responsible for development, installation and supplies needed for their piece. All logistical details will be coordinated on the artist’s behalf. You create the magic, we’ll provide the space.
What qualifications do you require?
Artists need to have the energy, availability and capacity to move quickly. Strong organizational and communication skills are assets. Artists will also need to be familiar or familiarize themselves with media applications for a window installation (water based paint, vinyl/decal, etc) and removal.
What is the timeline?
Application Deadline: Sunday, January 31 @ noon
*Applicants will be evaluated as submissions are received, and will be awarded on a continuous basis until all projects have been awarded.
Concept Submissions: Saturday, Feb 6
Installation Completed by: February 11 (can be extended to February 18)
What is included?
Artwork displayed publicly in the downtown core for at least three weeks
Marketing: Photograph of installation, artist headshot, bio and artist contact information included on the Chinook Blast website, and featured on Chinook Blast and partners social media
Each artist will receive $2,000.00 per window project
Logistical support to coordinate installation
How do I get involved?
Email chinookblast@downtowncalgary.com with subject line Knowledge Translation Window Project to express your interest by Sunday, January 31.
Please include the following items in your application:
Artist headshot (optional)
Artist bio (maximum 75 words)
Artist contact information
2-3 paragraphs on why you should be considered for this project
2-3 examples of recent work
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you. Use the email and subject line above to connect with us.
Visit www.chinookblast.ca to find out more about Chinook Blast