Proposals being accepted for InLight 2014

Bridge of Signs, InLight 2013, photo by Terry Brown

One week left to submit your proposal for InLight 2014!  This years exhibition will take place at Monroe Park on Friday, November 21.

Previous FSU students to have participated in InLight include Chase Jones, who exhibited Sunrise Cube, along with Jayne Jones and Zack and Maggie Shackelford, at the event in 2013.

Richmond VA’s 1708 Gallery invites national and international artists working in all media and disciplines to submit proposals for InLight Richmond 2014, 1708’s 7th annual public exhibition of light-based art and performance. InLight 2014 will take place on Friday, November 21 in Monroe Park, one of Richmond’s most historically significant public spaces. The juror for InLight 2014 is Denise Markonish, Curator at MASS MoCA.

Proposals should involve, be inspired by, investigate, or interpret themes of light, from light as medium to light as concept. Additionally, 1708 encourages artists to propose projects that respond to and engage with the site.  Monroe Park is filled with monuments and is a Richmond landmark. Information about features of Monroe Park can be found on the InLight website.

Monroe Park photo by Carson Parris

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), the Most Environmentally Conscious Award ($1000), and the People’s Choice Award ($500).

Deadline for submissions is midnight (EST), July 15, 2014.

For more information about InLight Richmond 2014 and to submit a proposal, please visit: www.1708gallery.org/inlight.