Metamorphosis: a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances
Call For Art
Transform David Spencer's Books for The Holter Metamorphosis Gala 2025
While we are all very sad that our dear friend, David Spencer, has passed away, we are so grateful to have been gifted his immense library of books. In response, we intend to distribute these books to the community through our quasi-bookstore in the ‘W.’ We also had the idea to transform some of these books into works of art! We are inviting artists to create artwork inspired by and/or utilizing David’s books for the Holter to auction off at our annual gala. The theme for our 2025 gala is Metamorphosis, which was a subject near and dear to our departed friend. Join us in celebrating the life of David Spencer and the transformative power of art!
Timeline:
Application due January 24, 2025
Juried Review: January 27 and 28
Holter Response: by January 31st
Pick-up books: February 4 – 24
Photograph of finished work emailed to our Curator: May 2nd
Artwork delivered/installed: May 8 and 9
Artwork will be on display in the ‘W’ May 8 – 17
Gala Preview Opening: May 9th, 6 – 8 p.m.
Gala/Live Auction: May 17
GUIDELINES:
- This is not the call for the Gala silent auction, just the live auction
- This will be juried
- 10 – 20 artists will be selected to participate
- All artwork must be inspired by the prompt Metamorphosis while utilizing the books chosen by the artist
- All selected artworks are a 100% donation to the museum
- Each application is for one artist
- Each artist may submit one (1) piece to the auction
- No installation-style artwork, please
- Artwork must be easily transportable.
- Artwork must either hang easily on the or stand on a pedestal with no added support
- Artists are responsible for the delivery of their work to the Museum
- Artists are responsible for the installation of their work inside of the museum
- If you are shipping your work, it must be easy to install (refer to previous bullets)
- All artwork must fit through a standard doorway.
- Holter Museum of Art may use images of accepted works for media and publicity purposes
If you do have questions, please contact our Curator, Gianna Sherman, at [email protected] or call (406) 442.6400 x104
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to reviewing your submission.
Contact Us
Upon acceptance to this Live Auction, a photograph of your work is expected to be sent to our Curator by May 2nd. Your artwork is expected at the Museum by May 9th at the latest. The Holter Museum of Art reserves the right to determine the selection and arrangement of submitted work for inclusion in the exhibit. All accepted artworks are a 100% donation to the museum. No exceptions.
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