Thank you to everyone who has emailed about this new curatorial effort. Many good questions have been asked and answered, so here for your review is an FAQ:Q: Is there a deadline for submissions?
A: At this time there is no deadline, though as submissions arrive and time marches on a deadline will be implemented. If you are interested in submitting your work for consideration for ‘Art As Medicine’ I encourage you to send it sooner than later, but if you want to wait, check back either via email or by viewing this blog to see if a deadline has been implemented.
Q: Where will this exhibit be presented - online only, or in a physical place?
A: This is not an on-line exhibition. I am an independent curator and I create exhibitions by either developing a theme then finding artists to fit the theme, or having artists I want to work with and then coming up with a concept that suits their work. After a theme and group of artists is formed I then search for an appropriate venue - therefore, there is not yet a set location for this exhibition, I am currently in the stage of production where I have developed a theme and I am now gathering a group of artists.
Q: What timeframe are you planning for the fruition of this exhibition??
A: It is my intention that ‘Art As Medicine’ will be produced in 2009 or 2010.
Q: Is there an ultimate objective other than a show such as an event, a film documentary, or expanded web site, etc.?
A: The plan for this project is to create an exhibition bringing awareness to issues of artists navigating mental illness. Most art exhibitions have an event component, and this one probably will too, though no specifics are being planned at this time.
Q: Is this exhibit be juried?
A: As the Curator of 'Art As Medicine' I will be evaluating submission for this show and working with artists who are selected to participate as the exhibition production gets underway.
Q: How and when will exhibitors be notified that their work is accepted?
A: If an artist's work appears to be a good match to the show theme based on their submission I will then make arrangements to see the work in person, after which time the artist will be notified about inclusion into the show. There is no deadline at this time for submissions or notification. I will be emailing each artist after receiving their submission.
Q: Will there be any competition for awards associated with this exhibition?
A: This exhibition does not involve any form of competition for prizes.
