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Engage and the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award are delighted to announce that the 2020 Artist Commission will be hosted by The Tetley, Leeds.

The Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award (ARMA) was established in memory of the artist Alexandra Reinhardt and is supported by the Max Reinhardt Charitable Trust. The annual award, worth £15,000, funds an artist or artists to conceive and deliver a project which engages children and young people. The Award in 2020 focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Engage, the National Association for Gallery Education, has been working with ARMA on the programme since 2012.

In 2018 the Award was hosted by The Turnpike, Leigh. Artist Lindsey Mendick worked with local young people and invited contemporary artists to form The Turnpike Pottery: an artists’ collaborative working in clay. The project culminated in an exhibition held at The Turnpike in September 2018.

In 2016, Alison Carlier’s commission entitled ‘Flourish’ was unveiled at Aspex, Portsmouth and commemorated the gallery’s ten years in the historic Vulcan Building. In 2015, the commission by Anne Harild, entitled ‘We Approach’, was unveiled at Bluecoat, Liverpool. In 2014 New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester worked with Maria Zahle on ‘Sails and Dogs’, a residency and commission that explored physical play, while Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva’s research into Middlesbrough’s industrial past resulted in the launch of ‘HA[SOFT]RD’ at mima, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art in 2013.

The successful artist(s) will work with The Tetley and a partner organisation between May and September to deliver a participatory project with young people. As an outcome of the project, the artist will realise an exhibition, performance or other form of public engagement in the Shirley Cooper Gallery, one of the main gallery spaces at The Tetley in summer 2020.

Helen Watson, Director (maternity cover) of The Tetley, said: “The Tetley are thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award. The Artist Commission comes at a pivotal time for The Tetley as it places children and young people at the forefront of its participation programme. The Commission will be co-produced, bringing together children and young people with a contemporary artist to create an exhibition driven by their interests, whilst responding to relevant issues surrounding Mental Health.”       

Veronica Reinhardt, Trustee of the Max Reinhardt Charitable Trust, said: “ARMA are delighted to be working with The Tetley to offer a unique opportunity to vulnerable young people. With the support of a contemporary artist/s they will be exploring their thoughts and ideas on mental health through art. At the end of the project, they will then be able to share their work with a larger audience in a major exhibition at the gallery. ARMA hopes the project will continue to demonstrate how small projects can have profound effects on all participants, particularly when curatorial and education departments work closely together.”

Jane Sillis, Director of Engage, said: “We are delighted to be working with The Tetley on ARMA 2020, which focuses next year on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The Tetley’s proposal supports young people to engage with an artist and their work and will shine a light on The Tetley’s excellent participation and education programmes. Engage is privileged to have been working with the Max Reinhardt Charitable Trust on the delivery of ARMA since 2012.

Into the Art is a exhibition dedicated to creating cohesive environments for all forms of art that people can fully immersive themselves into in all aspects, from sound, sight, smell, and emotionally. We welcome artist of all disciplines to apart of this grand exhibition held at The Greenpoint Gallery, 390 McGuinness Blvd, Brooklyn, NY from November 15 -22, 2019 with a opening and closing reception. We are looking for artist in the following categories whose work fits within the themed rooms shown in the application. It is open to artist 18 years or older in the US. Please find the category you would like to submit your work to and read the details. 

2D Art:
We are looking for 50 or more 2D artist for the full length of the exhibition. All artwork must be age appropriate since all days excluding opening and closing reception will have people 17 & under attending. We do not take a commission of the artist artwork. If someone is interested in you work we will provide them with your contact information for them to reach you directly. 2D art fee is $15 per piece submitted. All artwork must be no larger than 36x36. Maximum of 5 submission for review and a maximum of (3) will be selected for the exhibition. After reviewing your submission we will send a confirmation email with your chosen method of payment and the chosen pieces for the exhibition. In the comments section of the application please state the number of pieces you want in the show.

3D Art:
We are looking for 8 or more 3D artist for the full length of the exhibition. All artwork must be age appropriate since all days excluding opening and closing reception will have people 17 & under attending. We do not take a commission of the artist artwork. If someone is interested in you work we will provide them with your contact information them to reach you directly. 3D art fee is $20 for (1) submission per artist. Maximum size of artwork to fit on a podium must be equal to or less than 20" in width and 36" high. You can submit up to (5) pieces for review. After reviewing your submission we will send a confirmation email with your chosen method of payment and the chosen piece for the exhibition.

Musicians/Performers/ Poets:
We have (20) spots available for musicians, performers, and poets for 30 minute slots. The first (8) to apply will either have a time reserved for opening or closing night. All others will have a designated day to perform throughout the span of the exhibition. All that we ask from performers is for you to sell two tickets to the exhibition to assist with rental of the space and equipment. Ticket sales can be made before or the day of your performance. All performers will have an opportunity to collect donation from the audience during and after their performance. Submission requires a sample video that best describe your performances and a image for the exhibition website. Maximum number of (5) members per group. If your performance is less than 30 minutes or more that 30 minutes please note it in the comments section along with any equipment required for your performance. After reviewing your submission we will send a confirmation email with the available days and times.

Art Vendors:
We are looking for 34 vendors for the exhibition. The first (4) to apply have the option of displaying on opening or closing night. Following that all other vendors will have a designated date during the duration of the exhibition to showcase their items. Your selected day will be based on that day's collection of items being displayed. All items on display must be no taller than 24" high from the the table and age appropriate since all days excluding opening and closing reception will have people 17 & under attending. A flat fee of $45 is required once approved. Please provide 2 to 5 images that best represents your merchandise. After reviewing your submission we will send a confirmation email with your chosen method of payment. Once payment is received your spot will be held and you will receive a notification for the day and location of your table 2 weeks prior to opening night.

* All 2D and 3D artist coming out of town are not required to attend opening or closing night. However, they must provide proper packaging for their artwork and a return label if they are unable to pick up their work after the show. Any artwork shipped to us will be handled with the utmost care once in our possession but we still recommend you get insurance on your packages.

CALENDER DATE:
Online submission deadline: Sunday October 27th
Artt drop-off Day: Thursday November 14th 10am to noon & 6pm to 8pm
Opening Reception: Friday November 15th 6pm to 10pm
Closing Reception: Friday, November 22nd 6pm to 10pm
Art pick-up: Friday November 22nd 10:30 pm or Saturday November 23rd 11am to 6pm

*Please do not contact The Greenpoint Gallery. We are renting the space for the duration of the exhibition and are not affiliated.