The core mission of 555 Gallery/Studio is to further enrich and diversify cultural life in the greater Metro-Detroit area. In support of this mission 555 facilitates the development of emerging artists. 555 offers exhibition/installation space, leads and collaborates in the development of programs for the visual and performing arts, and provides workspace for practicing artists @ 4884 Grand River Ave • PO Box 8173 •Detroit, Michigan 48208 • (313) 894-4202
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Ongoing Submissions: 555 is accepting submissions of Visual Art, Performance, Video, Music and Sound (Submissions need not be for a specific exhibition)
 
Submission fees payable to "555" $15 for up to 5 slides, $20 for up to 10 jpgs
555 Gallery/Studio PO Box 8173 Detroit MI 48208
Digital files can be sent to gallery555@555arts.org
Turning Point Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Call for Submissions May 8th-31st, 2008 Selected sculptures will be on display during Art Detroit Now and will be placed outside around 555 Gallery and Studios' building visible along Grand River Ave. and Warren Ave., located at the southwest entrance of the historic Woodbridge Neighborhood minutes from Downtown Detroit and the Midtown Cultural District.   Specifications:Sculpture design should be original. Artists may work alone or in groups. Recognizing the public installation nature of its display, sculptures must be sturdily constructed. Consider safety features to protect the public i.e. no rough or pointed edges, etc. Entries will be reviewed by a structural engineer.Design must include an anchor mechanism for securing to a cement base-WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU ON SITE AT NO COST. Suitable for outdoor exposure over an extended period, i.e. be "weatherproof." Once accepted the design may not be significantly changed without the written agreement of the Outdoor Sculpture Committee. To Enter: Email, mail, or deliver drawing, sketch, model, or jpegs with dimensions, design detail, anchor mechanism, and artist/builder comments if any, to: Submission Fee- $25 per entry, artists may submit multiple entries if they desire. 555 Gallery/Studios, P.O. Box 8173, Detroit MI 48208 OR deliver to: 555 Gallery/Studios, 4884 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48208 Or email to: sculpture@555arts.org Checks payable to 555 Nonprofit Gallery and StudiosTo arrive by April 19th, 2008. Entrant's name, mailing address, telephone and email address MUST accompany proposal.
Press/Play Call for Participants May 10th, 2008

Press/Play is the first of six experimental broadcasts of 24 local, national, and international artists exhibiting a five-minute presentation of what is currently happening within his or her art community. The presentations will be projected to an audience of artists and art supports live via Skype, an internet videoconferencing system. The first event will be exhibited at 555 Gallery and Studios in Detroit. The Press/Play events will broadcast every other month for one year. Each will concentrate on individual themes within the arts. Artist Participants needed to represent these cities: Pittsburgh   Chicago  Philadelphia  Minneapolis  LA  Seattle  London  Paris  BerlinVienna  Amsterdam  Buenos Aires  Mexico City  Montréal  Rome Send contact information to kt@555arts.org This broadcast will be heavily recorded by professional volunteers, all of the documentation will be used to create 200 pressed records, 200 screen-printed newspapers, and a website. The website and newspaper will provide further detail of each artist representative and all topics brought to attention within the five minute presentation. Currently awaiting approval of a grant to fund this; if successful each volunteer will be rewarded with a documented piece of this event. The requirements for each artist involved:

   You must have access to the internet from 6pm - 8pm est. on May 10th 2008

   You must have a Skype account, which can be downloaded free from skype.com

   Prepare to communicate to an audience in Detroit through Skype for five minutes

   Discuss what is happening within the art community of your city

Gallery Rental: 555 is accepting proposals for Group and Solo Exhibitions, Performances, Private Events and Parties

Our Gallery spaces can be rented for one night events, and for three week exhibition periods. These exhibitions include a one night reception, staffed gallery hours, installation assistance, and limited publicity.

A written proposal is required for all exhibitions and events, and should include:

-Title of the show
-Theme and intent of the show as appropriate
-Preferred dates, times, and duration of exhibit of event
-Artists involved and their mediums
-Images / examples of the artist's work, any resumes, bio's, artists statements
-Special curatorial needs (audio, video, over-sized work)
-Any other important details that serve to best represent your work and it's exhibition.

 Jacob Montelongo Martinez Visual and Performing Arts Director monte@555arts.orgFor further information, or to book one of our spaces please contact:
Floor Plan and Gallery Information

The Main Gallery is an open and spacious area at over 2100 square feet with two story ceilings, large windows, skylights. This space is suitable for both video and large installations.

 

Gallery 2, or the Red Gallery, is a more intimate space at over 1300 square feet with hardwood floors, painted brick red walls, and bright windows overlooking the street below.
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