Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is currently accepting proposals for its 2013 season of site-specific artist installations. Maximum funding is $7,500 per project. The deadline for proposals is June 13, 2012. They strongly recommend that artists begin the proposal process by attending an artist orientation. These informal tours/conversations give the artists a chance to experience the space, discuss what makes a successful proposal, ask questions, and observe visitors interacting with the current artist installations. Please let them know if you plan to attend an artist orientation by sending an email at least 48 hours in advance to Sean Kelley at sk@easternstate.org. Space is limited. For proposal guidelines, eligibility, helpful hints, and frequently asked questions, please visit their website.
Orientation Dates and Times:
Friday, January 27 at 11 am
Sunday, February 12 at 11 am
Saturday, March 31 at 11 am
Saturday, April 14 at 2 pm
Friday, April 20 at 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 12 at 11 am
Saturday, May 26 at 11 am
Wednesday, May 30 at 6 pm
Saturday, June 9 at 11 am
Proposal Deadline:
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 4:00 pm
At Eastern State Penitentiary:
Art Proposals – 2013 Season
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
2027 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Delivery:
The deadline is for arrival at the site, not for a postmark. Please mail your application with sufficient time to arrive at Eastern State before the deadline. Applicants may also drop off proposals at the site between 10 am and 5 pm daily.
Grace Period:
There is a 24-hour grace period for all applications. Applications received after 4 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2012 will not be reviewed.
Confirmation:
Please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard if you would like confirmation that your package was received. All applicants will be notified of the review committee’s decision by email in the fall.
Contact:
Sean Kelley
Senior Vice President, Director of Public Programming
sk@easternstate.org
(215) 236-5111 x1
