Deadline for submissions: May 15, 2009
Juror: Royal Nebeker

Salem Art Association seeks artists to participate in Project Space II – a dynamic temporary (June – Sept 2009) contemporary art venue in downtown Salem, Oregon that will offer juried exhibits by regional artists, studio space as well as speakers and performances that encourage community dialogue.

Artists working in any media, including painting, sculpture, video, interactive media, installation, photography and performance, are invited to apply to participate in the exhibition program. Approaches can be fantastical, practical, high-tech, low-tech, humorous or serious.  Exhibits will rotate every three weeks over a four month period (June – Sept 2009). Exhibiting artists are expected to engage the community in some way during the three-week time period of their exhibition. Individuals from underrepresented cultures are encouraged to apply.

Artists can respond to this call by:
- Proposing a project
- Proposing an exhibition of an existing body of work
- Proposing a collaboration
- Combining exhibit and studio space
- Proposing site-specific work
- Experimenting outside the physical building of PS II

Selection Process:
All proposals will be reviewed first by a core committee; selected proposals will then be forwarded to Royal Nebeker for final jurying. The following factors will be considered in selecting artists to participate:
(1) Ability to engage community and/or stimulate dialogue
(2) Innovation and creative exploration of ideas
(4) Demonstrated ability of artist to carry out proposed project
(5) Professionalism of proposal

To Apply:
The following materials must be submitted in digital format via email to by May 15, 2009.

(1) A narrative (one-page maximum) that clearly outlines your proposal. If you are proposing a collaboration, all artists must supply resumes. If you are proposing to use studio space, please include length of time you would be interested in working in the space.
(2) 5 work sample files 
• still images should be in JPG format, not over 5 mb, at least 3 x 4 inches, and 200 dpi
• time-based work should be hosted online (YouTube, personal site…) with web address provided, or sent on a DVD
(3) Work sample description
• title, date, dimensions, medium and short descriptions if relevant
(4) Artist statement
(5) Artist resume
(6) Any other supporting materials

Costs and Installation:
Artists are responsible for all arrangements and costs including delivery, equipment and tools necessary to complete and install the work. A complete work is considered to be installed in place, and when appropriate, displayed with lighting and base. Any additional costs must be included in a proposed quote.

Project Space II Timeline:
May 15, 2009: Submissions Due
May 15-29: Second round of work samples if needed
May 29, 2009: Selected Artists Contacted
June 5, 2009: Artist Contracts Completed
Three week periods between June and September 2009: Installation of works

Contact Information:
Kathleen Dinges Rice
Salem Art Association
600 Mission Street SE
Salem, OR 97302
503 581 2228 x312