"Call for Artists: Sixth Annual IAAC 2009 Erasing Borders Exhibition"
2008-08-21 until 2008-10-15
Indo American Arts Council
New York, NY, USA United States

The Indo American Arts Council is delighted to announce its Call for Submissions for the Erasing Borders Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art of the Diaspora 2009. Curated by Vijay Kumar, Erasing Borders explores the contributions of artists whose origins can be traced to the Indian Subcontinent. The exhibition travels to several key galleries and museums in North America from February - September each year.

CRITERIA:

- Artwork submitted must have been completed within the last two years
- All visual art genres will be considered
- Works in progress will be considered with attached explanations
- Artists living in North America who have their origins in the Indian Subcontinent
- All submissions must be received by the deadline of October 15, 2008
- Works not yet exhibited are highly recommended
- Collaborative works will also be considered

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (artwork will not be considered if we have not received all the requested materials below)

- All information must be on a CD, labeled with artist’s Name, E-mail and Phone Number
- The CD must include high resolution images (at least 1500 x 2100 pixels 300dpi) of the artwork
- All images must include: Title, Size, Medium, Price
- The CD must include a document containing artist’s Full Name, E-mail, Web Address, Mailing Address and Phone Number
- Artist’s Photograph (at least 1200 x 1200 pixels, 300 dpi)
- Artists Statement
- Biodata
- Submission fee: $10  

Submission deadline: October 15th 2008
Participating artists for 2009 will be announced December, 15th, 2008  

Please send all submissions to:

Erasing Borders 2009 
Indo-American Arts Council Inc
146 West 29th Street, Suite 7R3
New York, NY 10001

The Indo-American Arts Council is a 501 ©3 not-for-profit arts organization passionately dedicated to promoting, showcasing and building an awareness of South Asian artists in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts and folk arts.  

Indo-American Arts Council Inc., 146West 29th St, Suite 7R3, New York, NY 10001. Phone: 212 594 3685 Email: admin@iaac.us. Web: www.iaac.us

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