NEPO 5K DON'T RUN 2014
Call for art projects
We are seeking work in a variety of forms, including site-specific installations, performances, sculpture, visual art, street art, participatory and interactive works for the FOURTH iteration of NEPO 5k Don't Run. If you are interested in co-creation of this unique NOT RUNNING art EXPERIENCE, please read below about how to apply.
About the event:
Conceived of by a group of artists in 2011, NEPO 5k Don't Run is a one-of-the-kind art event that annually transforms mundane streets of Seattle into a temporary wonderland. Each year artists create 50 - 60 site-specific projects along the 5 kilometer route leading from Hing Hay park in the International District to NEPO House on Beacon Hill. Artists creatively utilize and highlight many features of Seattle's urban environment: they install and perform their works along the ordinary city streets, in garages, pagodas, in a grass meadow, along a bike path, below a bridge and under a freeway underpass. The range of projects spans many artistic disciplines. Every aspect of this walk is a creative happening - a visual and symbolic experiment in creating a more enjoyable world through active participation.
NEPO 5k Don't Run 2014
Date: Saturday September 6th, 2014, 12-8pm
Start: Hing Hay park (International District)
Finish: NEPO House (Beacon Hill)
The artwork has to be installed and taken down on the same day (with some exceptions)
Here is how to apply:
1. Please let us know by email as soon as possible if you are interested in participating: info@nepohouse.org.
2. To help you form ideas for site-specific proposals, our curatorial team will be walking the NEPO 5k route in March and April. You are welcome to join us to get acquainted with the route and discuss your project ideas. We recommend this walk especially if this is your first year participating, but NEPO veterans are always welcome - we love to chat and reconnect with you.
Walk sign up sheet is here .
3. Application form is available online:
NEPO 5k 2014 application
We are asking for a short description of your proposed project. Plus you can send us up to 3 images (optional).
The application deadline is April 30th. We will notify you by mid May.
This year's curators are Klara Glosova, Sierra Stinson, Zack Bent and Serrah Russell.
As always, looking forward to hearing about your projects and brilliant ideas!
If you have questions, contact us at info@nepohouse.org
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