LUMIN ARIA 20 11 IS NO W A C C E P TI NG AP P L I C ATI O NS TO O U R O P E N C A L L !
We invite any artist, theatre group, dance group, musician, video artist, filmmaker, literary artist, performance
poet, street performer, magician, architect, or interdisciplinary artist to apply to our open call.
Artists are encouraged to re-imagine HemisFair Park as a canvas for enlightened, innovative and interactive
contemporary artwork from all artistic disciplines. Collaborations, visually engaging pieces and site-specific
works are highly encouraged. As this year’s Luminaria footprint will encompass all of HemisFair Park, we hope
artists will visit the park prior to submitting and take inspiration for their work from the park’s unique setting.
GE NE RAL GUID ELINES
CRITERIA
Selections will be based on the overall professionalism, creativity, originality and innovation of the work
submitted as well as the appropriateness of the work to the locations available for the event. Each discipline
may also have additional criteria that are unique to that art form.
Projects should be developed especially for Luminaria 2011, relate to the overall Luminaria theme of light, have
been completed within the last 2 years and must not have been presented at a major arts venue in San Antonio.
For more information on our artistic vision and curatorial statements, please visit our website
at luminariasa.org.
HONORARIUM
Following the event, Luminaria will award each participant an honorarium of no less than $250.
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
The artist or artist group is responsible for purchasing and attaining all materials and equipment needed
to complete the artwork. Some mediums may be able to receive minimal assistance (such as a basic stage
set, projectors, etc.). Artists are strongly encouraged to contact Luminaria staff or their steering committee
members for specific questions regarding materials and equipment.
ELIGIBILITY
Any artist residing in Bexar County can apply for the Open Call Projects. Artists sponsored by a Bexar County
arts institution or artists group will also be considered.
TIME LINE
N o v e m b e r 8 . . . . . . . . . Call for artists released
D e c e m b e r 1 1 . . . . . . . . . Deadline to postmark/mail support materials
December 13 (4
p.m.)
. . . Deadline to hand-deliver support materials to Luminaria office
D e c e m b e r - J a n u a r y . . . . . Appropriate auditions and/or site visits (if applicable)
M i d - J a n u a r y . . . . . . . . Selected artists notified
J a n u a r y - F e b r u a r y . . . . . Selected artists work with steering committee to produce works
M a r c h 1 2 , 2 0 1 1 . . . . . . . Luminaria 2011
S UB M IS S I O N PRO CESS
1.All open call artists are required to submit online applications for their disciplines at luminariasa.org. For
assistance completing the online application, please contact Lisa Cortez Walden, Luminaria Manager, at
[email protected] or (210) 271-2842.
2.In addition, each discipline has a unique set of support materials (for example, résumé, DVD or media
coverage). To find out your support materials, please refer to the application posted on our website.
3.Some performance disciplines may request a site visit or audition of the finalists. If we need to schedule a site
visit or audition, we will contact you.
S E LECTIO N PRO CESS
Open call applications are juried by a committee of artists who make decisions about their specific discipline.
A r c h i t e c t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Mitchell
D a n c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kausi Subramaniam and Gabe Zertuche
L i g h t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Morgan
L i t e r a r a t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . Marian Aitches and Carmen Tafolla
M e d i a A r t s . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Bosse and Victor Payan
M u s i c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Payne, George Prado and Steve Silbas
S t r e e t P e r f o r m a n c e . . . . Janet Holliday and Richard Rosen
T h e a t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Marlowe and Vincent Toro
V i s u a l A r t s . . . . . . . . . . . . Patty Ortiz and Ethel Shipton
CON TACT US!
Luminaria exists to benefit the local arts community, and we are EAGER to assist you with your application.
Please feel free to contact us! [email protected] or (210) 271-2842.
FACT SHEET •
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Luminaria is San Antonio’s annual celebration of art and artists. Luminaria’s name is San Antonio’s adaptation of “White Nights,” originally conceived in Paris, France in 2002, in an attempt to bring contemporary art to the masses in public spaces, while inspiring dialogue and engaging the public to examine its significance and impact on public space. Luminaria is celebrating its fourth year as a part of this international movement. •
Held on March 12, 2011 and overseen by San Antonio’s creative leaders, Luminaria is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown. •
Luminaria spotlights creative, contemporary art for local citizens and visitors alike and is made possible through the generosity of artists, arts organizations, volunteers, and public and private donations. •
Luminaria is free and open to the public, inspiring individuals and families to sample the abundant offerings of the evening in a safe and inviting setting. •
A manifestation of the city’s cultural riches, Luminaria boosts tourism by drawing visitors to the city and through increased media attention. •
With hundreds of diverse artists working together, Luminaria expands opportunities for teamwork, for creative collaboration and for cross‐disciplinary innovation. •
Through Luminaria, city leaders have come to grasp the size, scope, and significance of the arts and cultural sector in the city and the meaning it holds for citizens. •
The economic value of Luminaria is significant because of its affect on downtown restaurants, hotels, and other businesses, as well as cultural organizations and individual artists. •
The footprint for Luminaria 2011 has tripled, now encompassing the HemisFair Park Grounds, using the borders of Durango St., South Alamo, The Convention Center, to highway 281, including The Institute of Texan Cultures. •
The Curatorial Vision for Luminaria 2011 is the general theme of light. Artists will be encouraged to create new work by reimagining HemisFair Park as a canvas for enlightened, innovative, and interactive contemporary artwork from all artistic disciplines. www.luminariasa.org Page 1 of 3 •
This year only 80‐100 artists will be selectively chosen by Luminaria Artist Chair members. •
Any artist residing in Bexar County can apply to the Open Call section of Luminaria. In addition, artists from outside Bexar County can apply if sponsored by a Bexar County arts institution or artist. •
Luminaria Steering Committee o Co‐chairs: Susanne Cooper, Richard Rosen o Architecture: Mary Ann Mitchell o Dance: Kausi Subramaniam, Gabe Zertuche o Literary: Marian Aitches, Carmen Tafolla o Lighting: David Morgan o Media Arts: Erik Bosse, Victor Payan o Music: Steven Payne, George Prado and Steve Silbas o Street Performers: Janet Holliday, Richard Rosen o Theater: Mellissa Marlowe, Vincent Toro o Visual: Patty Ortiz, Ethel Shipton o Office of Cultural Affairs: Felix Padrón o Food, Beverage and Volunteers: Rod Rubbo Luminaria Manager Lisa Cortez Walden Luminaria Board of Directors o President: Rod Rubbo o Vice‐President: Andi Rodroguez o Secretary: Kimberly Aubuchon o Treasurer: Liz Tullis o Members: Mayor Julián Castro George Cisneros Phil Hardberger Gloria Mora Felix Padrón John Phillip Santos Ansen Seale •
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www.luminariasa.org Page 2 of 3 CALL‐FOR‐ARTISTS •
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Our Call‐for‐Artists will be released on November 8, 2010. With the introduction of exciting changes this year, artists will not want to miss Luminaria 2011. Artist Timeline: o
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November 8: December 11: December 13: December‐January: Mid‐January: January‐February: Call for artists released Deadline to postmark/mail materials Deadline to hand‐deliver materials Appropriate auditions (if applicable) Selected artists notified Selected artists work with steering committee to produce works www.luminariasa.org Page 3 of 3 Luminaria Q & A Q: What is the difference between an Open Call and a Curated Project? A: Open Call Projects are submitted to the Artistic Steering Committee of Luminaria. The committee will select projects based on artistic merit and how the project relates to the event’s themes. Artists will be encouraged to propose works that reflect their interpretation of one of the event’s published themes. Open Call Projects that are selected and produced will receive an honorarium of a minimum of $250 dollars per project. Some expenses for production of these projects will be absorbed by the event upon approval by the Chairs. Artists will be notified upon acceptance if production expenses are deemed beyond the scope of what the event can bear. The artist will have the opportunity to a) provide them himself b) revise his project c) find a sponsor for the project with consultation from the fundraising committee, or (d) withdrawal from the event. A: Curated Projects Four curators will invite artists to create new works for the 2011 Luminaria. These artists will work with their curator and Luminaria chairs to produce their work. An honorarium will be awarded to each of these projects also. Curated submissions must also go through the formal application process. In addition, Curators may choose to pull works from the Open Call Project applications if they feel their inclusion would enhance their Curated Zone. Q: How do I apply? A: As of November 8, application forms will be available online at the Luminaria website: www.luminariasa.org. Completed forms should be submitted electronically no later than December 13, 2010. Supplementary materials (work samples etc.) required by discipline can be uploaded onto the website. Assistance with completion of the application or uploading help can be had by contacting the Luminaria offices at 210‐271‐2842 or [email protected]. The Luminaria office is located in The Kampmann House in Hemisfair Park, 600 Hemisfair Way, Bldg. 235. Confirmation of receipt of materials and applications, acceptances, and declines will be by email. Q: What are the Curatorial Visions for Luminaria 2011? A: The overall curatorial vision for the 2011 Luminaria is light. Artists in every medium will create new work by reimagining HemisFair Park as a canvas for enlightened, innovative, and interactive contemporary artwork from all artistic disciplines. We seek to astonish, delight, and initiate conversations about the arts in a thriving modern city. The four selected curator teams for the 2011 Luminaria have selected and designed their zones around the following themes: Kathy Armstrong, Director of Exhibitions, Southwest School of Art My focus is to fill the corridors of the park with artists revealing the materials, process, and soul of art. Through intimate interaction with artists and as viewers of spectacle, audiences will experience a revelation of their creative spirits. Cindy and Ray Palmer, Owners of Highwire Gallery Our desire is to discover artists to portray light in all its many forms: pure, reflective, ambient and refractive. To witness particles of waves in motion – nature’s illusion – to be shaped by the artists in ways that infiltrate the natural environment. To explore the shadow side of light and stretch imagination through holographic fantasy and enchantment. And, to kinetically engage viewers into shaping light themselves. Greg Hinojosa, Theater, and April Atkinson, Visual Art, Our Lady of the Lake University Illuminating our Past and Embracing our Future Our corridor will bridge the traditional and organic carpas and contemporary uses of light in the context of art making in the 21st century. The carpa, or traveling tent show played a critical role in the migrant experience. As migrant families traveled from South Texas to California and the Mid‐west, family circuses would follow, entertaining them with daring acts of bravery, satirizing their brutal working conditions, and thus helping to create a shared sense of identity through resilience. San Antonio was home to many carpa troupes, most notably, Carpa Garcia and Carpa Monsivais. Chuck Ramirez and Chris Sauter, San Antonio Visual Artists Instillation, Infiltration, Infestation We will select artists whose work insinuates itself into the world, simultaneously reacting to and transforming its site. Q: If accepted, can I sell my work at Luminaria or charge a fee? A: No sales or fee assessments can occur during Luminaria, however all artists are encouraged to bring cards with them to distribute. In addition, artists contact info will be available on the website and in printed materials Q: What is the origin and background of Luminaria? A: Luminaria’s name is San Antonio’s adaptation of “White Nights”, originally conceived in Paris, France in 2002, in an attempt to bring contemporary art to the masses in public spaces. “White Nights” is a 12‐hour event with a goal of making contemporary art accessible to large audiences, while inspiring dialogue and engaging the public to examine its significance and impact on public space. It is a free event that encourages celebration and community engagement. For one night, spaces are transformed into temporary exhibitions. This event model has spread to other cities, both in Europe and North America, each offering its own version of the all night art extravaganza. Luminaria is celebrating its fourth year as a part of this international movement. Q: Are there any new aspects to Luminaria 2011? A: Yes! Luminaria 2011 is a bolder event. This year, collaborations as will as open call submissions will be emphasized. This year, we are asking artists to create works of art based on the general theme of Light. Only the best and most innovative work will be selected. The invitation is for artists to create works involving multi‐disciplines and collaboration. Artists will also be sought out to create site specific work throughout the footprint by the curatorial teams. Street Performers will be recruited along with artists doing interactive work on site. ONLY 80 – 100 ARTISTS WILL BE SELECTED THIS YEAR. A special designated gift from the city allows Luminaria to invite significant artists to install works for the 2011 event. In addition, funds will be available for open call artists’ honorariums. The footprint for Luminaria has tripled this year allowing ample room for artists works to be featured throughout Hemisfair Park along with substantial spaces for food, drink and audiences. Q: If accepted, when can I expect to receive my honorarium? A: Your honorarium will be mailed to you after the event’s conclusion. Q: Who can I contact if I am interested in being a sponsor for Luminaria? A: Rod Rubbo, President of the Board for Luminaria can be reached at 210‐212‐8303, [email protected] N
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Luminaria, which has historically taken place in downtown San Antonio, will expand
its footprint this year from South Alamo to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
and Maverick Plaza within La Villita.
Co-Chairs
Susanne Cooper
Kathy Armstrong
April Atkinson
Gregory Hinojosa
architecture
Mary Ann Mitchell
dance
Kausi Subramaniam
Gabe Zertuche
lighting design
David Morgan
Co-Chairs
Richard Rosen
Susanne Cooper
Curatorial Teams
Cindy Palmer
Ray Palmer
Chuck Ramirez
Chris Sauter
Kathy Armstrong
Artist Chairs
literary arts
Marian Aitches
Carmen Tafolla
theatre
Melissa Marlowe
Vincent Toro
media
Erik Bosse
Victor Payan
visual arts
Patty Ortiz
Ethel Shipton
street performance
Janet Holliday
Richard Rosen
music
Steven Payne
George Prado
Steve Silbas
Richard Rosen
April Atkinson
Gregory Hinojosa
architecture
Mary Ann Mitchell
dance
Kausi Subramaniam
Gabe Zertuche
lighting design
David Morgan
Curatorial Teams
Cindy Palmer
Ray Palmer
Chuck Ramirez
Chris Sauter
Artist Chairs
literary arts
Marian Aitches
Carmen Tafolla
theatre
Melissa Marlowe
Vincent Toro
media
Erik Bosse
Victor Payan
visual arts
Patty Ortiz
Ethel Shipton
street performance
Janet Holliday
Richard Rosen
music
Steven Payne
George Prado
Steve Silbas
Luminaria Manager
Lisa Cortez Walden
Luminaria Manager
Lisa Cortez Walden
LUMINARIA BOARD
Luminaria President
Rod Rubbo
LUMINARIA BOARD
Luminaria President
Rod Rubbo
Luminaria Vice-President
Andrea Rodriguez
Luminaria Vice-President
Andrea Rodriguez
Luminaria Treasurer
Liz Tullis
Luminaria Treasurer
Liz Tullis
Luminaria Secretary
Kimberley Aubuchon
Luminaria Secretary
Kimberley Aubuchon
Luminaria Board of Directors
Gloria Mora
Mayor Julián Castro
John Philip Santos
Felix Padrón
George Cisneros
Ansen Seale
Phil Hardberger
Luminaria Board of Directors
Gloria Mora
Mayor Julián Castro
John Philip Santos
Felix Padrón
George Cisneros
Ansen Seale
Phil Hardberger