Artists Inquiries:

Art Live 2012 presented by the Art Live Fair, LLC ("Fair") is an interactive, performance based, contemporary "art happening" and fair in which artists and exhibitors are invited to share the creative process unfolding spontaneously in every form of artistic medium and to the extent possible, engage the fairgoers in the creative process. We like to say, don't just see art, be it! We encourage artists and exhibitors alike to step outside the four walls of their galleries, institutions, residencies and studios to join us in an uplifting coming together of art and community for cause. The Fair is a non-profit contemporary art fair with admission proceeds benefiting the Lotus House Women's Shelter, providing shelter, sanctuary, education and resources to empower homeless women and children to build safe, secure lives off the streets. Artists and exhibitors are however fully entitled to keep the proceeds of the sale of their artworks.

 

Artists may participate in two different ways, as follows:

A. Artist "Working Studios" in Fair Exhibition Space:

 

Artists may secure exhibition space as "Exhibitors", in the form of "indoor booths" to create and/or exhibit artwork, through submission of an Exhibitor's Application that is accepted by the Fair. The Exhibitor's Application and Agreement may be downloaded from our website below and submitted per the instructions provided. Applications that include a "working studio" component and/or engaging the fair goers in the spontaneous creation of art or the creative process unfolding "live" will be given preference. Please note, the Fair is committed to a child friendly environment during the daytime hours (11am-6pm) of the Fair but works that are edgier may be considered for evening hours (6pm-10pm) on Friday and Saturday nights.

Exhibitor Applications should be submitted in accordance with the terms of the Exhibitor Application and Agreement on or before

June 1, 2012 to ensure consideration to:

 

Art Live 2012

Director, Art Live Fair

director@artlivefair.org

786.300.9840

 

Or mailed to:

Art Live 2012

c/o Art Live Fair

PO Box 12189

Miami, Florida 33101

 

You will be notified in writing if your Application is accepted by the Fair per the terms of the Exhibitor Application and Agreement.

 

 

B. Proposals for Performances and Interactive Art in Fair Open Space:

 

Art Live 2012 Fair has issued an OPEN CALL to artists to submit proposals for unreserved open space within the Fair, either indoors or outdoors, to create an art work or installation "live" during the Fair. The submission process is described below. If the Artist's submission is accepted by the Fair, the Artist will be notified and required to sign an agreement committing to create the Art proposed by the submission.

 

Please note, we are committed to a child friendly environment during the daytime hours (11am-6pm) of the Fair but works that are edgier will be considered for evening hours (6pm-10pm) on Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Our Theme for Art Live 2012 Fair Open Space Performances: "We are all one."

 

Artist Submissions should:

 

Include a written description of Artist's proposed art work or installation to be created and/or performed live at the Fair ("Art"), including concept, medium, size, space (inside or out and dimensions needed, hi-resolution images and/or renderings, and presentation. Describe the extent to which the Art is performance based or interactive, e.g. invites audience participation. Include any special requirements or logistical needs (e.g., electricity, lighting, stage, indoors versus outdoors, etc.). If you have audio/visual equipment needs, please be prepared to provide your own equipment or tell us if your proposal requires the Fair's equipment. If performance art, state the times and duration of performances proposed or necessitated for the work. The Fair encourages artist submissions proposing the use of humble materials in the creation of art wherever possible. Submissions should consider and articulate the relationship of the proposed Art to the Theme of this year's Fair. In addition, please advise whether the Art is "child friendly," meaning suitable for viewing and/or participation by children under the age of 10; if uncertain, please state so and why. Art suited for more adult audiences may be proposed and scheduled for the Fair's evening hours.

 

Include the Artist's bio, artist's statement, CV and other credentials with the submission, along with website address and at least three examples of other work of equivalent complexity or substance to the Art proposed.

 

State whether the Art is sponsored by anyone other than the Artist and if so, by whom.

 

Be accompanied by a processing fee of $25. No submissions or related materials will be returned.

 

Submissions should be by e-mail on or before June 1, 2012 to ensure consideration to:

 

Antonia Wright

Guest Curator

curator@artlivefair.org

305.205.4996

 

Or mailed to:

Art Live 2012

c/o Art Live Fair

PO Box 12189

Miami, Florida 33101

 

You will be notified in writing if your submission is accepted for performance in the Fair's open space per the terms of the Exhibitor Application and Agreement.

 

 

2011 ARTISTS

Baby B Strings

David Brooks

Belaxis Buil

Buda

Clifton Childree

Natasha Duwin

Ben Fain and Frank Van Duerm

Ellen Fisher

Goddess Diana

Juan Griego

Marc Grubstein

Trajal Harrell and Sarah Sze

Niizeki Hiromi

Annie Hollingsworth and Brice Charles

Steve Johnson

Matt Jones

Laughing Yoga

Lotus House Art Class

Marinov Dance of The Intimacies Project

Nicole Martinez

Miami Poetry Collective

 Ruben Millares

The Minsky Sisters

Jerry Mischak

Carlota Pradera

Primary Flight

Alouishous San Gomma

Sleeper

Alice White

Agustina Woodgate

Antonia Wright

Benoit Izard

Heather Maloney