LAB MFA OPEN CALL – Proposals Due March 29th, 2024
Locust Projects, Miami’s renowned alternative art space, seeks project proposals from graduate-level artists for our 2024 summer exhibition in the 625 sq ft Project Room. We welcome proposals expanding artists’ practices in concept, scale, or media, prioritizing unique methods and concepts. Projects addressing social justice issues are encouraged, with a focus on site-specificity and installation. Artists may apply individually or as two-person collaboratives, particularly those directly related to MFA studies or without prior solo exhibitions.
We emphasize our non-traditional gallery space and seek proposals that require our support. All MFA students in spring 2024 are eligible for our program, offering a $1,500 artist stipend and production budget up to $1,750. Costs cover production, materials, travel, and related expenses. Selected artists may receive additional support, including travel stipends and accommodations. Artists are expected to contribute to public programming and collaborate with Miami-based organizations. The residency coincides with Locust Art Builders, enhancing cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities.
Eligibility: 1st year, 2nd year or third year MFA students that are currently enrolled in art programs in the US the Spring of 2024
*Residency opportunity dates: May 27th – June 13th, 2024
*Exhibition: June 13th – July 6th, 2024
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Please submit the following information through Submittable.
1. Artist resume or CV. Please include artist contact information.
2. Project proposal (250 word max.)
3. Draft floorplan/rendering of proposed project – see attached PDF for floor plan and images
4. Artist Statement – (max. 150 words); can also be a 1 min video submission
5. Images: 4 images of recent/ related work with captions accompanying all images. Up to 3 Video links can be submitted for video based works. 5 minutes maximum will be reviewed.
6. Letter of recommendation from a current professor
Please send questions to submissions@locustprojects.org.
APPLY: https://locustprojects.org/for-artists/submissions/lab-mfa.html