Archive for the ‘Inlight’ Category
Monday, September 23rd, 2013
 Jason Peters, Meandering Dynamics, InLight Richmond 2012, photo by Terry Brown Organized by 1708 Gallery, InLight Richmond is a public exhibition of light-based art and performances. Each year, InLight Richmond encourages artists to respond to a particular section of our diverse city, attracting audiences to unique areas of Richmond. InLight Richmond 2013 will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 in downtown Shockoe along the Canal Walk from the Turning Basin to 17th Street. This year’s juror is Ken Farmer, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Nuit Blanche New York, producers of the annual Bring to Light: Nuit Blanche Festival.
The InLight Richmond 2013 exhibition will present interactive projects, large-format projections, sculpture and performances that will engage the dynamic site.
InLight will kick-off with a Community Lantern Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8. 1708 Gallery is organizing free lantern- making workshops throughout the fall to provide an opportunity for the Richmond community to participate in InLight.
Please visit www.1708gallery.org/inlight for more details.
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Monday, June 24th, 2013
1708 Gallery invites artists working in all media and disciplines, including performance, to submit proposals for InLight Richmond 2013, 1708 Gallery’s 6th annual one-night, public exhibition of light-based art and performance. InLight Richmond 2013 will take place on Friday, November 8 in Shockoe along the Riverfront Canal Walk. The juror for InLight Richmond 2013 is Ken Farmer, Creative Director of Nuit Blanche New York.
Jason Peters, Meandering Dynamics, InLight 2012, photo by Terry Brown
The Canal Walk is marked by the intersections of Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom, the Kanawha Canal, the Floodwall, the Richmond Slave Trail, Interstates 95 and 195 and railroad lines. It is bordered by the James River, the Virginia Capital Trail, and numerous retail spaces, bars and restaurants, and business.
Proposals should involve, be inspired by, investigate, or interpret themes of light, from light as medium to light as concept. Additionally,1708 Gallery encourages artists to propose projects that respond to/interact with the site, considering the historic significance of the Canal, Shockoe Bottom and Shockoe Slip.
The geographic and architectural features that characterize the Canal Walk as a place-a knot of river, canals, thoroughfares, rail lines, overpass and expressway-also mark the intersection of Richmond’s economic, social, political and cultural memory. Situated in the margins of transport and trade and alongside the James River, the Canal Walk is also well-suited for ecologically conscious works that illuminate the relationship between natural and human-made environments. Existing work, as well as proposals for new projects, will be considered.
In addition to technical and production support, an honorarium of $300 will be given to each project. All projects are eligible for the Best in Show award ($1500) and the People’s Choice award ($500). Environmentally conscious works are also eligible for the Most Environmentally Conscious award ($1000).
The deadline for submissions is midnight (EST), July 15, 2013.
For more information about InLight Richmond 2013 and to submit a proposal, please visit: www.1708gallery.org/inlight
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Friday, May 31st, 2013
1708 Gallery invites artists working in all media and disciplines, including performance, to submit proposals for InLight Richmond 2013, 1708 Gallery’s 6th annual one-night, public exhibition of light-based art and performance. InLight Richmond 2013 will take place on Friday, November 8 in Shockoe along the Riverfront Canal Walk. The juror for InLight Richmond 2013 is Ken Farmer, Creative Director of Nuit Blanche New York.
Proposals should involve, be inspired by, investigate, or interpret themes of light, from light as medium to light as concept. Existing work, as well as proposals for new projects, will be considered. 1708 Gallery encourages artists to propose projects that respond directly to the site or are environmentally conscious.
In addition to technical and production support, an honorarium of $300 will be given to each project. All projects are eligible for the Best in Show award ($1500) and the People’s Choice Award ($500). Environmentally conscious works are also eligible for the Most Environmentally Conscious award ($1000).
The Riverfront Canal Walk between the Turning Basin and 17th Street is marked by the intersections of Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom, the Kanawha Canal, the Floodwall, the Richmond Slave, Trail, Interstates 95 and 195 and railroad lines. It is bordered by the James River, the Virginia Capital Trail, and numerous retail spaces, bars and restaurants, and business.
The deadline for submissions is midnight (EST), July 15, 2013.
For more information about InLight Richmond 2013 and to submit a proposal, please visit: www.1708gallery.org/inlight.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
Calling All Artists for BYOB-RVA
at 1708 Gallery’s InLight Richmond
Friday, November 2, 7 p.m. to midnight
Organized by Norberto Gomez, Jr., BYOB-RVA is a feature of InLight Richmond 2012, 1708 Gallery’s 5th annual public exhibition of light-based art and performances.
BYOB or Bring Your Own Beamer is a series of one-night exhibitions hosting artists and their beamers (projectors). All artists are invited to show work during BYOB-RVA, with the only requirement being they provide their own projector (open to interpretation) and work. Installation is free-form, with artists reacting to the space and their fellow beamers throughout the night.
Beamers, or projectors, may consist of typical digital projectors used by computers or TVs, overhead projectors, or even a child’s toy. Other “screen” materials like computer monitors or televisions are also acceptable. BYOB-RVA is also open to creative interpretations of a “projector,” light & dark as medium, the moving image, music/sound/noise, installation, shadow-performance, etc. Please bring your cords, dvd players, computers, VCR, extra power strips, etc.
First initiated by Rafaël Rozendaal in 2010, over 80 BYOB events have taken place throughout the world, from Berlin and Tokyo, to San Francisco and New York City.
For more information check out the BYOB-RVA Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/531875486838474/ or email Norberto at info@norbertogomezjr.com.
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Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Check out this video from 1708′s InLight Richmond 2011 with music by the Trillion who will be performing at this year’s InLight Richmond. The video was shot by Eric Carlson and edited by Caroline Moyer. Two very talented individuals! If you’ve never been to InLight, this is what you’ve been missing. Join 1708 for InLight 2012 on Friday, November 2nd along the new Arts & Culture District on downtown W. Broad St. For more information, please visit www.1708gallery.org/inlight.
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Thursday, September 27th, 2012
1708 Gallery is pleased to invite you to participate in InLight Richmond on Friday, November 2, 2012. The evening of light-based art and performances will kick off with a Community Lantern Parade. Create one-of-a-kind, artful lanterns in one our workshops listed below or at home to carry in the parade.
InLight Richmond 2012 will take place in the new Arts & Culture District along Downtown W. Broad Street. The parade will gather at 7 p.m. (look for all the lanterns) where you will receive an LED candle for your lantern. The parade will begin at 7:30 p.m. More information about where to meet, where to park, etc. will be available at www.1708gallery.org/inlight.
Organized by 1708 Gallery, a non-profit space for new art, InLight Richmond is an annual, public exhibition of light-based art and performances. Each year InLight Richmond encourages artists to respond to a particular section of our diverse city, attracting audiences to unique areas of Richmond. This year, 1708 Gallery’s downtown neighborhood will be transformed by art installations selected by juror Melissa Ho, assistant curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, presenting a mix of visual, performance and interactive art. Fun for the whole family, you won’t want to miss this opportunty to experience and participate in public art!
The InLight Richmond 2012 Community Lantern Workshops and Parade are generously sponsored in part by MeadWestvaco Foundation and Main Art Supply.
LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOPS
OCTOBER (ALL MONTH)
Lantern-Making at The Children’s Museum
For the month of October, The Children’s Museum of Richmond is offering lantern-making in the Art Studios at both the Short Pump and Downtown locations. Lantern-making is free with admission. Visit www.c-mor.org to plan your visit.
OCTOBER 5TH
First Fridays Lantern-Making Workshop
6 to 9 pm, all ages, QUIRK Gallery parking lot, 311 W. Broad St.
Join 1708 Gallery on Broad Street in the QUIRK Gallery parking lot for artful lantern-making. FREE.
OCTOBER 5TH
West Main Street Gallery Art Walk Lantern-Making
6:30 to 8:30 pm, all ages, First Friday Sampler, Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.
1708 Gallery brings lantern-making to the West Main Street Art Walk. FREE.
OCTOBER 13TH
Side by Side: ENGAGE at Visual Arts Center
10 am to 12 pm, Adults w/ kids 5–15, $10 per team, Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.
The Visual Art Center’s Side by Side is a fun studio art program for teams of one or two children and a grown-up. Doors open at 9:30 am. First come first served.
OCTOBER 13TH
Lantern-Making at VMFA
1 to 4 pm, all ages, VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard
Join the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in a celebration of the art of glass. This VMFA day of discovery includes “stained glass” lantern-making with 1708 Gallery, tours, musical performances on glass instruments, ice sculptures, hot glassblowing demonstrations and more to celebrate the exhibit opening on October 20th of Dale Chihuly’s work. FREE.
OCTOBER 13TH and 20TH (2 day workshop)
Clay Lanterns at Visual Arts Center
10 am to 12 pm each day, adults, $50 ($40 for VisArts members), Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.
Using the patterns and imagery of Morocco, create a clay hanging lantern to light your way or illuminate your table. Register at http://visarts.org/artclasses/clay-fall/inlight-richmond-clay-lanterns
OCTOBER 14TH
House Lanterns, designed by Matt Lively
1 to 3 pm, all ages, Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 West Main St.
Create a paper lantern shaped like a dwelling. FREE.
OCTOBER 27TH
Bring your Own Craft at QUIRK Gallery
2 to 4 pm, all ages, QUIRK Gallery, 311 W. Broad St.
Join 1708 Gallery at this BYOC creative event at QUIRK Gallery. 1708 Gallery will supply all the materials to make a variety of crafty lanterns. FREE.
OCTOBER 28TH
Family Maharaja Lanterns at The Visual Arts Center
1 to 3 pm, all ages, The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St.
Lantern-making inspired by the lights and colors of India. Bring the kids and join artist Sarah Hand in making these artful lanterns. Families will work in groups to create the lanterns. FREE.
NOVEMBER 2ND
Lantern-Making at InLight Richmond 2012
6 to 7:15 pm (Parade starts at 7:30 pm), all ages, InLight 2012 site
Participate in the InLight Richmond Community Lantern Parade! Bring a lantern you’ve made or make one with us just before the parade kicks off the event. FREE.
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Friday, July 13th, 2012
ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS!
The deadline for submitting a proposal to InLight Richmond 2012 has been extended to Midnight on Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
1708 Gallery invites artists working in all media and disciplines, including performance, to submit proposals for InLight Richmond 2012, 1708′s 5th annual one-night, public exhibition of light-based art and performance.
InLight 2012 will take place on Friday, November 2 along the Broad Street corridor, 1708′s downtown neighborhood. The juror for InLight 2012 is Melissa Ho, assistant curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
Proposals should involve, investigate, or interpret themes of light. 1708 encourages artists to propose site-specific projects, however, existing work will also be considered. All projects will receive technical support (as needed) and a $300 honorarium.
All projects are eligible for:
Best in Show – $1,500
People’s Choice – $500
Green projects are also eligible for:
Best in Green – $1,500
ABOUT THE SITE:
1708 was one of the first organizations to reinvest in this neighborhood, moving to Broad Street in 2001. This former retail center is located in Monroe Ward, bordered to the north by historic Jackson Ward (once known as the “Harlem of the South”), to the east by city and state government buildings, and to the west by Virginia Commonwealth University. Now host to galleries, studios, businesses and restaurants, and the future home of VCU’s Institute of Contemporary Art ( http://ica.vcu.edu), Broad Street has experienced a rebirth. Yet it still retains an urban vitality as thrift stores, record shops and boutiques share the sidewalk with vacant sites and historic properties, and graffiti tags vie with murals. For more information about InLight Richmond 2012 and to submit a proposal, please visit: www.1708gallery.org/enter-inlight.
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Monday, June 4th, 2012
1708 Gallery invites artists working in all media and disciplines, including performance, to submit proposals for InLight Richmond 2012, 1708 Gallery’s 5th annual one-night, juried, public exhibition of light-based art and performance. InLight Richmond 2012 will take place on Friday, November 2 along the Broad Street corridor, 1708 Gallery’s downtown neighborhood. The juror for InLight Richmond 2012 is Melissa Ho, assistant curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
Proposals should involve, be inspired by, investigate, or interpret themes of light, from light as medium to light as concept. Existing work, as well as proposals for new projects, will be considered. 1708 Gallery encourages artists to propose projects that respond directly to the site. In addition to technical and production support, an honorarium of $300 will be given to each project. All entries are eligible for the Best in Show award ($1500) and the People’s Choice Award ($500). Green projects are encouraged, though not required. All green entries are also eligible for the Best in Green award ($1500).
1708 Gallery was one of the first organizations to reinvest in this downtown neighborhood, moving to Broad Street in 2001. This former retail center of the south is located in Monroe Ward, bordered to the north by historic Jackson Ward (once known as the “Harlem of the South”), to the east by the Convention Center and city and state government buildings, and to the west by Virginia Commonwealth University. Now host to numerous galleries, studios, businesses and restaurants, and the future home of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute of Contemporary Art (http://ica.vcu.edu), the Broad Street corridor has experienced a rebirth. Yet it still retains an urban vitality as thrift stores, record shops and boutiques share the sidewalk with vacant sites and historic properties and graffiti tags vie with murals. The neighborhood is now host to a monthly gallery night that draws thousands of visitors, from VCU art students and faculty to the wider Richmond community.
Potential sites for installations and performances include sidewalks, streets and side streets, medians, exterior walls, alleys, parking areas, storefronts, and vacant interiors. Images of the potential sites for installations can be viewed by visiting www.1708gallery.org/enter-inlight. You may propose a specific site for both pre-existing and site-responsive works. However, 1708 Gallery reserves the right to make final assignments. Please indicate if your work is site-specific on your entry form.
The deadline for submissions is midnight, July 15, 2012.
For more information about InLight Richmond 2012 and to submit a proposal, please visit: www.1708gallery.org/enter-inlight.
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Thursday, May 17th, 2012
We’ve just added the latest installment to 1708 Gallery’s online journal project, ext. 1708. Take a look at a photo essay of selected images from 1708 Gallery’s fourth annual InLight Richmond held on October 21, 2011 with a statement by InLight Richmond juror Matthew Lyons.
You can view the photo essay HERE and also read past articles. 1708 is excited to launch the official site for ext. 1708 in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
ext. 1708, 1708 Gallery’s new online journal, is made possible through funding by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, which also supports 1708 Gallery’s exhibitions. The journal features essays, interviews and other writings that provide context for 1708’s exhibitions and promote further dialogue about contemporary art. The gallery works with a range of writers, from graduate students to professional writers, to allow for multiple voices and experiences to contribute to this project.
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