WS2MS: Call for Co-Curators

[NOTE: As a result of feedback from Arts & Culture Working Group/OwA members, the selection process for Wall Street to Main Street has been adjusted to accommodate and address concerns about inclusivity and organizational integrity. The Call for Co-Curators below reflects the refinement of WS2MS suggested by the feedback of participants. For more info, see the organizational meeting report HERE.]

"Wall Street to Main Street" project organizers are calling for artists and art workers within the Occupy Wall Street movement to join the collaborative team coordinating and selecting proposals. 

"Wall Street to Main Street" is a collaborative art project linking Occupy Wall Street and the rest of America, via the small town of Catskill, NY.  The Occupy Wall Street Movement (OWS) has focused its energy on the need for justice for the 99%. This project offers a platform for creative expression and dialogue focusing attention on an economically depressed community through inventive art exhibitions and cultural events.

Co-curators are invited to participate in an online review and selection of works. Proposal review will occur between February 1 and February 7. Co-curators will view proposals online and rank each on a scale of 1 to 5. Works will be chosen based on the total combined scores of each artist. In addition, co-curators will be responsible for the organization and installation of a Main Street exhibition site requiring a 1-2 day visit to Catskill. 

Co-curators must be committed to participation during selection process and be available to attend 1-2 organizational meetings in New York City and an installation date between February 11 and March 16 in Catskill, NY in preparation for the exhibition launch on March 17th. Co-curators must be reliable, organized and reachable by phone and/or email. Co-curators will work closely with co-organizers Fawn Potash and Paul McLean. We are working to secure funding to cover the cost of transportation between NYC and Catskill with overnight guestrooms.

SEND SUBMISSIONS BY FEBRUARY 1, 2012 TO:

Fawn Potash, Masters on Main Street, Project Director

Attn: WS2MS Space Proposal and/or WS2MS Photo-Doc Entries

Greene County Council on the Arts

398 Main Street, PO Box 463

Catskill, NY 12414

fawn@greenearts.org