CALL FOR ARTISTS
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Juried Exhibition: Bush, 9/11 2004, Perceptions of Our President
Entry Deadline: Friday, August 13
Download the prospectus at: http://www.koos.org/bush-prospectus.pdf


BUSH
9/11 2004
"Perceptions of Our President"
Juried Exhibition
September 11 - October 29
At Koo's Visual and Performing Arts Space
Long Beach CA

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Koo's presents: "Perceptions of Our President", a juried national
exhibition designed to artistically encapsulate the varied and
diverse perceptions of our 43rd President, George W. Bush. The
motivation for this exhibition is nested in the Koo's mission
statement, "…to promote social awareness…through the arts."

Sensationalism has been used throughout American History to promote
political agenda. With "Perceptions of Our President", we hope to
explore the impact of a mega--media culture and how it is used to
influence perceptions. The Dictionary defines perception as the
quality, state, or capability, of being affected by something
external; sensation; sensibility. "Perceptions of Our President" is a
rumination on the impact of sensationalism in our modern culture.

ABOUT THE JUROR:
The juror, Kristina Newhouse is curator of the Joslyn Fine Arts
Gallery in the City of Torrance. She is a reviews editor and regular
contributor to the Los Angeles arts publication X-Tra. She has also
contributed to Art+Text, Artnet, Sculpture, and New Art Examiner.

AWARDS
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200

How do you see George Bush?…As the modern day Patriot? How about the
White House Cowboy? Do you see him as a symbol of restored dignity in
the White House? Do you see him as someone who calls it as he sees
it? A war monger? A symbol of all that is right/not right in America?
A dichotomous head of state?

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Artwork Submissions may include but are not limited to: drawing,
painting, printmaking, photography, digital imagery, 2-D mixed media,
sculpture, 3-D mixed media, installation, video/film & performance
art.
Artists may submit up to two (2) works for an entry fee of $20.00.
Additional entries may be included for additional $10.00 per entry.
There are no size restrictions. Entries will be judged solely on
artistic merit and not on political motivation. All proceeds from
entry fees will go towards Koo's' Visual and Performing Arts
programming.

All works must be ready for installation. Any special instructions
for installation must be provided in writing. No glass framed pieces
larger than 18"x 24". All larger pieces must be framed with
Plexiglas. A limited number of pedestals are available. Works that
are unsafe are not eligible. Artworks cannot be removed prior to the
end of the exhibition.

CALENDAR
Exhibition Dates: September 11- October 29 2004
Opening Reception and Award Presentation, Saturday, September 11, 6-
10pm
Entry Deadline: Friday, August 13
Artist Notification Mailed: Monday, August 20
Delivery of Artworks: Hand delivered or received in the mail by
Saturday, September 4 or Sunday, September 5, 11am – 7pm