Prospective Member Info and Requirements
a little history about us...
eye lounge is a collective artist-run contemporary art space in downtown Phoenix committed to fostering emerging and established local visual artists. Founded in 1999, eye lounge features new exhibitions every month.
about being a member...
Up to 22 member artists are required to pay monthly dues, attend one monthly meeting and manage the gallery during the duration of his/her one month-long exhibition per year. Members also help out with marketing, installation, sitting gallery hours, capital improvements and involvement with the artistic and local community. eye lounge does not depend on grant support or commercial sales; therefore member artists control the artistic environment and presentation of their work in the space. Members have one solo show per year, participate in the annual Art Detour group show and have numerous other opportunities. eye lounge does not "represent" member artists and many current members exhibit in various locations within the Phoenix Metro area and beyond.
Current eye lounge members are interested in cultivating an exciting art space with varied viewpoints, mediums, backgrounds and audiences. The desire to work in a group environment as a team is an integral part of being an eye lounge member. Collaborative projects, fundraisers and numerous committees have formed in the spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance. Members sign a contract for 1 year and may be part of the collective for up to 3 years. Members pay monthly dues and costs for printing of invitations and postage for his/her one-month exhibit. Attendance at monthly meetings, held every last Sunday of the month, is mandatory.
It is strongly recommended that potential members attend gallery shows and talk with members to become better acquainted with the process.
application requirements...
- Digital Portfolio of 10 to 20 images of recent work. Images should be saved as JPEGS of no more than 1000 pixels in the long direction and named with the following convention: Lastname_00#.jpg Applicants working in time-based media may submit digital video (Quicktime preferred) not to exceed 10 minutes in length saved on cross-platform formatted CD-Rom or DVD.
- Image list corresponding to the JPEGS should include title, size, media and dates for each work. This list may include brief annotations regarding the context, nature or related specificsfor works.
- Artist Resume/CV with contact info (less than three pages preferred)
- Artist Statement
- Cover Letter stating why you're interested in becoming a member and what you would contribute to the collective. Cover letter can include a brief biography of the applicant.
- SASE may be included only if applicant would prefer materials returned.
Applications may be submitted via email or as hard copy.
Emailed applications may be sent to: newmemberapplication@eyelounge.com
Hard copy applications should be sent to:
eye lounge c/o New Member App
419 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Application Procedure:
eye lounge currently reviews new member applications three times a year. The next deadlines for applications are September 1, 2008 and January 1, 2008. Materials received by each deadline will be reviewed at the following monthly meeting. Notification will be sent within six weeks of review.
It is strongly recommended that potential members attend gallery shows and talk with members to become better acquainted with the process. Occasionally, new member applications are helped studio visits with current members. More information is available at: www.eyelounge.com/home/member
Upcoming deadline for receipt of materials: September 1, 2008