Artoconecto Announces Call For Artists For A-B(o)MB II: 'The Fallout', and The CCCV: Oolite Visual Arts Showcase!

Artoconecto presents 'A-B(o)MB II: The Fallout', the second annual juried show of emerging national and international artists that will run during Art Basel/Miami Beach, from opening night preview November 27th, through the month of December. Last year's A-B(o)MB (Art Basel (off) Miami Beach), drew almost 300 entries from around the world, and 39 artists saw their work exhibited at this wildly successful show, with many works sold. 'The Fallout' is Artoconecto's first satellite show in conjunction with Basel/Miami, and will be held at Macy's/Burdine's historic Flagler Street location in the heart of downtown Miami during Basel week. The jury includes artists Gregory de la Haba (NYC), Clifton Childree (Miami), and one person to be announced, giving artists a true voice in the selection process. Jury Prize Winner(s) will be announced during Art Basel, with full media and Internet exposure given to all selected artists and their work. Artoconecto is also proud to present, in conjunction with 'The Fallout', The CCCV:Oolite Visual Arts Showcase, for Florida artists under 30, as part of the annual CCCV: Borscht Film Festival. For more info, please visit www.borscht.info or email visualartsubmission@borscht.info



ABOMB II: THE FALLOUT, will explore the dialogue that continues to evolve around the perception of place-internally, externally, and wherever the two intersect. Today's 'American Dream' has its own surreal waking life in art. With its dangerously twisting highways, the American narrative seems to have been building to a booming crescendo, only to end with a flatliner. Or as Texas-born sculptor Joel Ross famously said, "Everything I’m thinking about right now falls under an umbrella of examining a f**ked up place called America." In Miami, a city perhaps more truly American than any other, where the curvilinear skyscrapers with ocean views and thirty-foot balconies mock the more earthbound among us, we are challenged every day to make art out of America. The big question is, will there be a real narrative, one that is pieced together from those bold enough to risk poking their fingers into the whirling machine to remove some tiny, gritty granules of truth?


Artists in all media are encouraged to apply, and we are also accepting proposals for a site-specific piece. Our shows take place in a festive and unique atmosphere, and include live music and performance. This will be our second annual show in Miami, after over a dozen shows in Washington, DC, where Artoconecto was a National Endowment for the Arts Grantee.


Deadline for submissions is October 23, 2009, with the opening reception to be held on November 28, 2009. The show will run through December.


Contact: Danny Brody
Media Relations
786-246-2047

Alexandra Rangel
Executive Director
artoconecto@gmail.com


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A-B(0)MB II: The Fallout...Guidelines and Entry Form

Artoconecto presents the Explosive 'A-B(o)MB II-The Fallout'
Art Basel (off) Miami Beach:In the Heart of Downtown Miami!

Artoconecto, the dynamic arts non-profit based in Miami, FL, presents a sequel to last year's wildly successful A-B(o)MB, Art Basel (off) Miami Beach. 'A-B(o)MB II: The Fallout', is an internationally-juried showcase of new and emerging local, national, and international artists, located in the heart of Downtown Miami, during Art Basel/Miami Beach. Open to all artists working in all media, this exhibition is devoted to the discovery and introduction of cutting-edge visual and performance art, and will feature Recent Works by each artist represented, as well as site-specific pieces created for this exhibition. The jury includes artists Gregory de la Haba (NYC), Clifton Childree (Miami), and one more person to be announced. The opening preview reception will be held on November 28, 2009, and the show will run through December, 2009. This exciting show is presented by Artoconecto, a federally-recognized 501(c)3 arts non-profit, and a National Endowment for the Arts grantee in 2001-2003 in Washington, DC.

CD/DVD'S ALLOWED FOR SUBMISSION: Submit CD/DVD'S, labeled with artist’s name, title of work (if untitled please number), media, and dimensions of work. Indicate top of work on abstract work. Self-addressed stamped envelope must be included with sufficient postage for the return of CD/DVD'S. CD/DVD'S will be returned within 30 days of show opening. Entries without a SASE will not be returned. All other formats will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Entries may also be submitted electronically, to Artoconecto@gmail.com, accompanied by completed entry form and handling fee.

SITE-SPECIFIC WORK FOR A-B(o)MB II: The Fallout: Artists are encouraged to submit a proposal for a site-specific piece for this show. This is considered a separate entry, with a separate entry fee.

FEES: There is a $40.00 handling fee per entry for up to five images. Additional images are $5.00/each. Payment must be made by check or money order in dollars, payable to ARTOCONECTO, or may be made online at Artoconecto.org.

AWARDS: Jury Winner (or Winners) will be announced during Art Basel Miami Beach 2009, one of the most important international art fairs in the world. Full media and Internet exposure will be given to all selected artists and their work.

TERMS: Artoconecto encourages sales to the public and will charge a 25% commission on all work sold during the exhibition. Be sure to price your work accordingly. All work must be framed and suitable for hanging. 3-Dimensional work must be accompanied by a pedestal or stand.

LIABILITY: Artists are responsible for shipping and insuring their own work. Artoconecto will handle all work with extreme care. However, Artoconecto assumes no responsibility for damage or theft. Shipped work must be insured. All claims for works damaged in shipment are the responsibility of the artist and the shipper. Artists whose works are not sold will be financially responsible for arranging the return of their work. Artoconecto will send accepted artists detailed instructions on shipment and return of works. A pick-up date for artists in the Miami area will be assigned. Artoconecto will not be responsible for unclaimed artwork after assigned date.

DEADLINE: The final postmarked deadline is October 23, 2009. Entries must be postmarked by this date. Artists will be notified within two weeks.

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ENTRY FORM
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SUBMIT BY MAIL OR ELECTRONICALLY, BY OCTOBER 23RD, THE FOLLOWING :
IMAGES, SIGNED ENTRY FORM, SASE, ENTRY FEE
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
ARTOCONECTO 941 NE 84th St, Miami, FL 33138
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO EMAIL US TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION
Artoconecto@gmail.com
Submitting an entry form constitutes an agreement on the part of the artist with all of the conditions in this prospectus.
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Miami Herald Lauds KIDSART!

Artoconecto to offer free art program for children throughout Miami-Dade

KIDSART, a new art program by Artoconecto, will bring out the inner artists in kids ages 7-13 -- and it won't cost a thing.

BY PATRICIA GONZALEZ

Special to The Miami Herald

Painting a color-by-number mural, decorating bottles to be hung on a tree and making a giant collage of family photos. These are some of the activities offered in a free art program for kids that takes place this summer.....more

Artoconecto Awarded Grant for KIDSART!

Artoconecto, the dynamic Miami arts non-profit, has been awarded a Community Grant from the Miami-Dade County Dept. of Cultural Affairs, to help launch KIDSART, a Saturday morning arts program where children ages 7-13 will visit artists' studios to attend workshops led by the artists themselves. Each week the children will be given a community-oriented theme, like recycling, or diversity, and guided through arts projects correlating to those themes, culminating in a public exhibition. "We are very excited to begin KIDSART, especially now, at a time when arts programming has been cut back so severely in our public schools," said Alexandra Rangel-Brody, executive Director of Artoconecto. "We are also very excited to partner with national volunteer group, City Year, and we hope to add the arts as an additional component to their current mentoring programs in our schools."


Artoconecto is actively looking to partner with local artists who would like to share their studio space one Saturday morning, giving kids an opportunity to experience the artist's working environment. Any artist that wishes to participate can contact Artoconecto. The workshops will be followed by lunch, sponsored by World Resources Cafe on Lincoln Road, which will allow the children to interact informally with the artists and each other. Art supplies and materials generously donated by Utrecht Art Supplies; photo services by Tropicolor. Additional sponsors, as well as matching funds for the Miami-Dade grant, are being actively pursued as well.

KIDSART will include a partnership with 'City Year', the national service organization already working in 8 Miami-Dade public schools, who will have senior corps members attend the workshops and also write evaluations of the program for Miami-Dade, Artoconecto, and for the potential inclusion of KIDSART in their own volunteer programs. KIDSART will take place for five Saturday mornings from July 18th through August 15th, and culminate on September 12, 2009, when the participants will experience the Second Saturday Art Walk with a public exhibition of their creations.
KIDSART BLOG Coming Soon!
For more info and registration forms, please contact:
Danny Brody
Community Relations
artoconecto@gmail.com
786.246.2047

KIDSART made possible through the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners