Community College of Allegheny County Call for Artists
Submissions Due July 30th, 2022 at 11 PM EST
Call Summary:
Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) is pleased to request submissions for the new CCAC Workforce Development & Training Center to be located at CCAC’s Allegheny Campus on the North Side. Artists are invited to submit samples of work to be considered for purchase for permanent installation at the site, which is scheduled to open in 2023.
About the Project:
This new facility will house programs for fields such as cybersecurity, information technology, autonomous and process technology, machine learning, advanced manufacturing and robotics. The center will also feature experiential classrooms and labs, collaborative areas, and a new culinary school.
About the Call:
Individual artists or art collectives are invited to submit up to 10 samples of 2D works (originals or reproductions are welcome) or mural works. Individual 2D works must be available for sale (with or without framing). Mural works can be examples of previous works only. All sale money goes directly to the artist.
Artwork Restrictions and Guidelines:
Choice of media and imagery for the site is broad but should be a material suitable for a public space hosting a wide range of people. Figurative work such as portraiture will not be considered. Work that connects to the academic building’s areas of study (Information Technology, Culinary Arts, and Advanced Manufacturing) is not required but will be considered for portions of the project.
Two-dimensional pieces that will be mounted on the walls. Pieces should not come away from the wall more than 4” inches, due to ADA limit of protruding objects.
We are seeking examples of the following:
Prints, paintings, collages, photographs, or other 2D wall hanging works
Outdoor Mural work
Eligibility:
Artists located within a 100 mile radius of Pittsburgh
We strongly encourage submissions from artists who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or disabled.
We are also eager to find artists who are connected to CCAC (i.e. CCAC graduate, resident of the same neighborhood, etc.).
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