28 Mar 2014

Bloc Projects: Billboard Commission / Artist in Residence / Graduate Residency

- OPEN CALL FOR BILLBOARD WORKS -

Bloc Projects is pleased to invite proposals for its two publicly situated billboards. Positioned close to the Bloc Projects gallery space in the centre of Sheffield, UK, the billboards have shown work by a range of early-mid career artists since 2004.

Proposals must be for two dimensional works either printed as a billboard or applied directly to the boards, and may include examples of the proposed image or a description of a new work you intend to produce.

Applications are welcome from visual artists working in any discipline, including those who may not usually work in two dimensions. Applicants must be members of Bloc Projects – find out more about the full range of member benefits and how to join at www.blocprojects.co.uk/membership.

Successful applicants will be paid a fee of £150, and the selected works will be on display for one month in Summer and Autumn 2014. Bloc Projects will cover all material and printing costs.

To apply please send a PDF to info [at] blocprojects.co.uk with the subject line Billboard Proposal by midnight, 20 April 2014 containing:

- Proposal (maximum 500 words + may include images)

- CV and statement

- Up to 5 images of your previous work

- Your website and contact details

The billboards measure 500 x 175 cm approx'; full measurements and print specifications will be provided to the successful applicants.

Please note: We can not accept proposals for three dimensional works or proposals sent by post.

- OPEN CALL FOR GRADUATE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE -

The 2014 Bloc Projects Graduate Programme offers a three week residency commencing 11 July 2014 followed by a two week exhibition in the gallery. The successful applicant will receive a fee of £200 and tailored mentoring by the Bloc Projects team and invited artists.

This opportunity is open to current undergraduates based in the Yorkshire region. Applicants must be members of Bloc Projects – find out more about the full range of member benefits and how to join at www.blocprojects.co.uk/membership.

To apply please send a PDF to info [at] blocprojects.co.uk with the subject line Graduate Residency by midnight, 20 April 2014 containing:

- Details of how you would like to use your time in the gallery, and the work that you would like to take forward in this period.

- 5 images of your work and descriptions.

- An indication of your availability during the residency period.

Gallery dimensions can be found at www.blocprojects.co.uk/about/hire/. The space has a triple panel glass door, triple panel window and skylights, but can be completely blacked out. Artists will have access to basic tools and an outdoor area should it be needed for processes requiring ventilation, excess light etc. The Bloc Projects team can help to source facilities, materials and resources not available on site. Unfortunately we can not offer accommodation as part of this residency, all accommodation must be self organised if required.

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- OPEN CALL FOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE -

Proposals are invited from artists interested in undertaking a residency at Bloc Projects for four weeks commencing 29 August 2014.

The residency will be followed by a three week exhibition in the gallery along with an associated artist's talk, event, performance or workshop. Artists will be offered a fee of £400 and will gain critical and practical support from the Bloc Projects team and guest artist mentors, to be selected based on the proposed project.

Applicants must be members of Bloc Projects – find out more about the full range of member benefits and how to join at www.blocprojects.co.uk/membership

To apply please send a PDF to info [at] blocprojects.co.uk with the subject line Members' Residency by midnight, 22 June 2014 containing:

- An outline of how you would approach the residency and details of the work/research you would like to produce, including images where appropriate.

- CV and statement

- Up to 5 images of your previous work

- Your website and contact details

- An indication of how often you would aim to be present in the space and how you would manage your time

Gallery dimensions can be found at www.blocprojects.co.uk/about/hire/. The space has a triple panel glass door, triple panel window and skylights, but can be completely blacked out. Artists will have access to basic tools and an outdoor area should it be needed for processes requiring ventilation, excess light etc. The Bloc Projects team can help to source facilities, materials and resources not available on site. Unfortunately we can not offer accommodation as part of this residency, all accommodation must be self organised.