The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is requesting submissions from artists and curators for The LAB 2008/09 series. The LAB is a contemporary art space within the Art Gallery designed specifically for presenting challenging and dynamic experimental projects. The Gallery welcomes all forms of media, performance or innovative museological projects which involve the Gallery's permanent collection. Projects must be designed specifically for The LAB; existing projects will not be considered. Artists will receive exhibition fees as well as project assistance of up to $1500.

Proposals must include the following:
· A brief, one page description of the proposed project (400 words maximum)
· 10-20 slides or CD of related previous work
· Detailed budget (include any special equipment needs, travel fees and material costs to a maximum of $1500)
· Current cv
· Self addressed stamped envelope for return of materials

When designing your project proposal, please note that all elements of the space should be considered (ie exits and entrances, ceiling heights, lighting etc). When describing materials and elements, please address in your description their relationship to the overall ideas and concepts in the project. Proposals also must include a diagram/installation plan of the project in the LAB space. A map of the Gallery is available on the website (www.aggv.bc.ca). Check your budget carefully; make sure you have included (and researched costs for) all elements of the project, including your travel and shipping, technicians, special equipment rentals (ie video projectors, computers, DVD players, Ipod etc) and materials.

Address all submissions to:
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
1040 Moss Street
Victoria BC V8V 4P1
Attention: Nicole Stanbridge, Curatorial Assistant

Please send any enquiries regarding The LAB to: nstanbridge@aggv.bc.ca

Submissions must be received at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria by 5 pm closing Friday, June 1st 2007