Call for Visual Artist/MacArthur Park
LA Commons, Mama’s Hot Tamales, CARECEN, and the Miguel Contreras Learning Center are collaborating on a unique project to engage an artist/designer to work with a Core Youth Arts Team (15-25 years old) to design an art installation on the West 7th Street in MacArthur Park.
The Role the Lead Artist/Designer in this project will be:
- To participate in story/image gathering process with the group to incorporate within the designs for the installation.
- To mentor the Core Youth Arts Team to foster youth in the development of skills in image making and design.
- To create the overall visual identity and cohesiveness for the installation project.
Timeline
February – April 2009
Artist Qualifications
- Experience in three dimensional visual arts and installation.
- Experience working with youth and community.
- Familiarity with the MacArthur Park neighborhood
Compensation
$2000 stipend for Lead Artist will be payable in thirds at the beginning, middle and conclusion of the project. In addition, there is a budget for project materials and the youth arts team will receive stipends for their work.
To Apply
Please submit these materials via email by December 8th, 2008
- Current resume and contact information
- 5-7 Work Samples on disc or via email
- Artist statement of why you are interested in this project
Please send or email to:
Beth Peterson
Community Arts Program Director
LA Commons
4343 Leimert Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Phone: 323-620-6822
Email:Â bpuppetpeterson@hotmail.comÂ
LA Commons engages communities in the collective creation of art for public spaces that tells their unique stories and serves as the basis for interaction, dialogue and a better understanding of Los Angeles.
A project of Community Partners