PROCESS
The inaugural project period for Our Space will run June – August 2018 and conclude with a film screening and panel discussion in October 2018. The artist call application closes on Thursday, May 31 at 11:59p. Artists will be selected by a jury of POC/I artists and TCMA staff.
Selected artists will work in teams of two to create and execute a performance based on a community story in a Saint Paul public space. All performances, including the development process for each performance, will be professionally documented by photo and video.
ARTIST COMPENSATION
Each artist selected will be paid a fee of $3,000 for their participation in Our Space for the project period. TCMA will cover all cost of project materials within a budget to be announced at the Our Space artist orientation.
Our Space artists will also receive professional video and photo documentation of their performances, and a two-day intensive public art training with Forecast Public Art.
As part of the project budget, Our Space artists will have access to consultation/assistance from creative specialists related to their project vision. Specialist areas may include but are not limited to:
- Costume design
- MUA/Hair
- Set/prop design and/or fabrication
- Lighting design
- Sound design
Artists will not be responsible for recruiting their creative specialist.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 31: Artist applications are due at 11:59p!
Mid June: Our Space artists announced!
Late June: Orientation and two-day intensive public art training for Our Space artists, led by Forecast Public Art (mandatory).
Late June – July: Artist teams prepare Our Space projects in conversation with Community Storytellers, including project vision, project location (with help from TCMA staff), design & fabrication, performance rehearsals.
Late-July – August: A total of six Our Space performances take place across public spaces in Saint Paul.
Late August: Project wrap-up, includes debrief and survey goodness.
October: Our Space Film Screening & Panel Discussion (mandatory).