Spaceworks Tacoma is seeking artists, artist groups and creative entrepreneurs to energize empty spaces in downtown Tacoma. Participants of Spaceworks are temporarily provided space, exposure and consultation in exchange for creatively activating vacant spaces.
The goal is to transform empty storefronts with artistic enterprise in an effort to make Tacoma a stronger, more vibrant City. There are three opportunities currently available as part of this call:
Artscapes — Temporarily places visual art installations in interior window storefronts. Exhibit dates: March 15 – July 1, 2012;
Creative Enterprise — Provides designers, crafters, consultants and other fledgling entrepreneurs with the chance to test new products and services in a physical space;
Special Projects — Offers the chance to pursue projects and develop work in any artistic discipline. This could include individual artist residencies, but preference will be given to especially active projects.
“Providing space to artists and entrepreneurs is one way we can support and help grow innovation in this City. In return for rent-free space, we’re looking for projects that will go above and beyond and really become part of the social and economic fabric of Tacoma,” says Amy McBride, the City of Tacoma’s Arts Administrator.
Applications for storefront installations are due Jan. 16, 2012; applications for creative enterprise and special projects are accepted on a rolling basis, but preference will be given to applications received by Jan. 16, 2012. Visit http://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/applications or http://www.tacomaculture.org/opportunities to apply. For more information, http://www.visit SpaceWorksTacoma.com .
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For earlier Tacoma Daily Index coverage of Spaceworks Tacoma, click on the following links:
Spaceworks installations light up downtown this winter — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2077869&more=0
9 artists selected for upcoming Spaceworks Tacoma installation — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2055983&more=0
Celebrate Spaceworks Tacoma’s first anniversary — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2019780&more=0
‘Words’ tells story of fun, creativity in downtown Tacoma’s Tollefson Plaza — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2018180&more=0
“Words” drop in Tollefson Plaza Aug. 6 — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2015624&more=0
Spaceworks Tacoma launches new online map — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2010016&more=0
Spaceworks Tacoma seeks artists for downtown installations (05/13/11) — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1975066&more=0
Spaceworks Tacoma receives New Tacoma Award (04/01/11) — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1952113&more=0
Apply today for Spaceworks Tacoma residency, creative enterprise programs (03/07/11) — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1936655&more=0
New Spaceworks installations hit downtown Tacoma storefronts in March — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1929330&more=0
Art spelled out in Tollefson Plaza — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1816823&more=0
Spaceworks Tacoma block party July 29 — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1800684&more=0
Artists invited to Spaceworks Tacoma meeting April 28 — http://tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1754708&more=0
Tacoma artists needed for downtown storefront installations, performance art — http://tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1745403&more=0
(Creative) Space Available: Pilot project pairs artists, vacant storefronts — http://tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1732747&more=0
