In March, UCLA launched UCLA First Thursdays, which will take place every first Thursday of the month from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., on Broxton Ave in Westwood Village. The event series will feature a variety of performances (music, dance, spoken word and more), local food and beverage, movies, and interactive activities and installations for students and the community to enjoy.
In May, our theme will be Joy Fest, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and World Laughter Day. UCLA First Thursday: Joy Fest will celebrate the power of joyful moments and the joy that comes through self expression.
We are looking for up to 20 student photographers to participate in a student photography exhibit showcasing photographs that depict or express joyful moments.
We understand that joy means different things to different people and we’re looking for your definition of joyful moments and joyful expression through photography.
Participation Details:
- Deadline to Submit for Participation: Thu. Apr 21
- First come, first served
- Info Meeting: Scheduled between Apr 25 – Apr 29 (30 min.)
- Install & Activation Date: Thu. May 5
Activation Location:
UCLA First Thursdays: Joy Fest
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Broxton Ave between Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Logistics:
- Proposals will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis, with no more than 1 image accepted per student.
- We are looking for up to 20 submissions.
- Stipend:
- $250 per installation, whether it is an individual or group collaboration, inclusive of participation and the budget to create the work itself.
- After the event, the framed photograph is yours to keep.
- The photographs will be displayed outdoors on freestanding gallery walls with a plaque description of your inspiration.
- Specific placement onsite will be selected by the production team.
- Upon approval, artist names, bios and social handles will be displayed with each submission.
- Installation and removal will be supported by the production team.
- Specific timing for both will be scheduled on an individual basis prior to the event.
- There will be UCLA photographers and videographers documenting the student experiences and art work at the event.
How to participate:
- To participate, please send an email to Noheli Viramontes at nviramontes@stratcomm.ucla.edu and
Anne Marie Burke at aburke@arts.ucla.edu with the following questions answered:- 1. What is your:
- a. First and last name
- b. Class year
- c. IG handle and/or website
- 2. Please provide the photograph that you wish to show.
- 3. In 200 words or less, please describe your inspiration for the image and how it aligns with our Joy Fest theme of celebrating joyful moments.
- 4. What are the photographs dimensions, when framed?
- 5. Would you be willing to be interviewed about your work for use in UCLA communications and social channels? (interview not required for participation)
- 6. Please include a short bio about yourself. Approx 50 words.
- 1. What is your:
- No inflammatory or stereotyping imagery
- Must abide by UCLA’s Principles of Community and True Bruin Values
https://arts.ucla.edu/single/ucla-first-thursdays-joy-fest-call-for-student-artist-participation/