The Op Shop v.2 – Ad Hoc (Adhocity)

Deadline Type:

fixed

Deadline:

3/20/2010

Call Type:

Exhibitions

Eligibility:

Chicago

Eligibility:

Suburbs

Eligibility:

Illinois

Eligibility:

National

Eligibility:

International

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Op Shop v.2 – Ad Hoc (Adhocity)

The Opportunity Shop

March 27 – May 1, 2010

Former Hollywood Video Store

1530 East 53rd Street

Chicago, IL

The Opportunity Shop: is a transitory, evolving, and intrinsically experimental art project space, dedicated to the creative facilitation of dialogue and exchange in the Hyde Park community.

The project: “ Op Shop v.2 - Ad Hoc (Adhocity)”:

For the Month of April, the Op Shop will present another wonderland of magical moments, dialogue, and opportunities for the exchange of ideas, things, and histories, inspired by the principles of “Adhocism”

"Adhocism is the art of living and doing things Ad Hoc -- tackling problems at once, using the materials at hand, rather than waiting for the perfect moment or 'proper' approach....[It] involves a method of creation relying particularly on resources which are already at hand, dealing with an existing situation in a new way...cuts through the usual delays caused by specialization, bureaucracy and hierarchical organization." --Charles Jencks, "Adhocism: A Case for Improvisation."

A Brief History of the Site:

This large one story building, scheduled for tear down in Fall 2010, is made available by The University of Chicago. The space offers a chance to create innovative encounters between artists and audiences, and new ways of connecting art to urban change. This particular space was built in the mid-fifties during the time of urban renewal. Over the years it has changed hands from Walgreen's drugstore to the Hyde Park Federal Savings and Loan to Kroch's and Brentano's bookstore and then finally to Hollywood video store.

Project Proposal: The Op Shop is looking for projects that reflect and concern themselves with issues brought up by this particular space, its relationship to the community, and its impending demolition this autumn. In the broader sense, project ideas could reflect collective memory, abandoned spaces, "failed/expired" ideas, obsolescence, the need for improvisation, and ad hoc ideas for a better future. New on-site work is preferred, but existing projects will also be considered if thematically relevant. All media and all disciplines are welcome.

Proposal Requirements:

1. Contact information: Name, email address, and telephone number

2. Artist Statement and Biography

3. Brief summary describing the proposed project including media, approximate dimensions, and duration if time based (film, video, sound , performance.) Sketches or appropriate images should be included.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 20th at 5:00 PM

Notification of Acceptance: Monday March 22nd.

Submissions delivered to:

Laura Shaeffer/The Op Shop

Video drop off slot of 1530 East 53rd Street (Hollywood Video Building, east side)

Or sent to:

Laura Shaeffer/The Op Shop

1407 East 54th Place

Chicago, IL 60615

Or email to: laura.shaeffer@gmail.com

OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Participate in a Potluck Once a week we will invite people to “bring a work of art, install it in the show and stay for the party." All work will be accepted, and each artist will be responsible for her/his own installation. Ladders will be provided to assist in hanging, but all other materials must be provided by the artist. These events will be celebrations and will be potluck in all forms. Please see our website for more details.

2. Op Shop Exchange and Garden Shop Adhocity will include an artist-run thrift store and garden shop. We need donations from all artists, gardeners, neighbors, and visitors. Ephemera, objects of interest, pictures, toys, odd things, curiosities of any kind, plants, seeds, and flowers are welcome. We are also interested in dedicating a section of the Op Shop Exchange to editions, zines, prints, and books. Please contact us by e-mail for drop off information and times.

3. Volunteer The Op Shop is in constant need of volunteers to fulfill a variety of roles -- administering the space, distributing flyers, hosting events, running workshops, thoroughly documenting all aspects of the show, organizational and clerical help, PR and grantwriting, volunteer internship, and much more! Please contact Laura Shaeffer [laura.shaeffer@gmail.com] for details.

We Have a Wish List: We are looking for:

Animators, drawers, comic artists, and painters to create an evolving animation over the interior walls of the Op Shop.
Filmmakers, videographers, and animators for film screenings.
Film/video projection equipment and screen
Performance artists, writers, DJs, dancers, and musicians for performances, happenings, conversations, workshops, meetings, and other live events.
Community participation.

DATES AND OPENING HOURS:

Opening Reception: March 27th, 6-10 PM

Open Wednesday through Sundays 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Closing Celebration: May 1st, 6 – 10 PM

Please visit our website www.theopshop.org for more details about the Op Shop, photos of 1530 East 53rd Street, the event calendar, volunteer schedule, and list of artists and history.

For questions contact Laura Shaeffer at laura.shaeffer@gmail.com.

25% of all sales go to support the Op Shop.

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