We’re pleased to announce that our newest event, Installation Nation, is returning this June. We’re once again inviting all contemporary artists with experience in creating installation art to submit proposals for consideration.

Applications are available now.

Project Overview

Artists will submit a proposal to create an installation piece within the confines of a 20-foot metal shipping container. From the submitted proposals, a panel will judge all completed entries based on their originality, execution and innovation. This year, they will select seven projects and give them each $750 to create their vision within the confines of a metal shipping container. Artists have until Tuesday, April 27, to submit them to us.

Artists may conceive and develop a piece free from any thematic or creative restrictions, and multiple artists may collaborate on a piece. The dimensions allotted for each piece are width: 8 feet, depth: 20 feet, height: 8 feet. Electricity will be available to power each selected installation piece. Selected artists must be available to set their installation up in Indianapolis during the week of the event, beginning Monday, May 31, 2010.

Pieces will highlight Installation Nation, a weekend exhibition taking place on Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5, 2010. The event will also feature music, food, and drink.

Event Dates

Submissions

Entry forms are available from this link. You can submit them via e-mail, post, or in person, but they need to be at our offices by Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 5 p.m. EDT. Late entries will not be considered. Submission fee is $20.

Web Submissions

You can send entries electronically to info@primarycolours.org (place INSTALLATION NATION SUBMISSION in the Subject line).

Mailed Submissions

Primary Colours is located in the Stutz Building at 212 W. 10th St., Suite A.380, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

In-Person Deliveries

If you wish to drop off your submission at our offices, our address is the same as above. (Get Directions)

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event, please review the FAQs in the Comments section below.  If you do not see the answer to your question there, contact Dane Sauer at danesauer@primarycolours.org or (317) 413-7720.

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