THE MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING GALLERY, home to a rotating
exhibition program at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York,
showcases medically themed contemporary art within the unique
context of the Medical Center. The art gallery was established in
2008 to exhibit the works of artists who explore the relationships
between art and human biology. Artists are encouraged to interpret
scientific/medical research and create works of art depicting
issues of cultural, political and technological significance. The
Medical Science Building Gallery's mission is to enrich its
visitors' lives by enhancing their understanding of health and
medicine through contemporary art. Visited by patients, family
members, visitors, medical staff, administration and medical school
students, The Medical Science Building Gallery sponsors between 6-8
exhibitions per year. The Medical Science Building Gallery is
accepting exhibition proposals for the 201213 calendar. ELIGIBILITY
The theme is open to interpretation. Individual artists, groups and
curators are eligible to submit proposals. All works in
2-dimensions, 3-dimensions, installation and video will be
considered; however, the physical limitation of the gallery will
factor into the review and approval process. Proposals should
reflect an understanding of scientific research and how the
artist(s) will use medicine and science as the subject and language
to create aesthetic works that are provocative and educational. THE
MEDICAL SCIENCE BUILDING GALLERY SPECIFICATIONS The gallery is
located on the main floor of the Medical Science Building, across
from the Ehrman Medical Library and measures approximately 600
square feet. The ceiling height measures 9. The west wall measures
28 W with adjustable track lighting. The south wall includes a
series of windows and is not available for 2D works. The east wall
is composed of two architectural features: a glass wall measuring
8-1/2 W adjacent to a travertine half-wall 15 deep and 18 in length
that can accommodate a display of sculptures and 3D objects.
Adjustable track lighting runs the length of the east wall. The
corridor leading to the space allows for additional hanging space
and measures approximately 80 with intermittent doors and
openings.
ARTIST(S) RESPONSIBILITIES If accepted, artist must: Prepare
work for display. 2D art must be matted and/or framed for hanging.
Artists working in 3D or time based media must supply their own
display or AV equipment unless other arrangements have been made in
advance. Provide artists statement. Transport or ship work to the
Medical Science Building Gallery at artists own expense. Be present
for opening reception. Medical Science Building Gallerys
Responsibilities: Install artwork. Insure exhibited artworks
against loss or damage for duration of loan period. Design
exhibition announcement and evite. Print posters announcing
exhibition and display throughout Medical Center. Host an opening
reception. NYU Langone Medical Center is also willing to
collaborate on the arrangement of an artists talk in conjunction
with the exhibition. Facilitate communication between the artist
and potential buyers. NYU Langone Medical Center does not charge a
commission for any works sold. SUBMISSION PROCESS Artists must
submit the information as identified below via email: A maximum of
ten (10) works/artist. Images must be saved as jpegs, texts as
Microsoft Word documents. Please do not send images as Acrobat
(pdf) files. File names must correspond to annotated image list
(see below). DO NOT SEND PDFS or files that are embedded in any
applications that must be run to view the jpegs. Do not send files
that end in .exe. An annotated image list identifying Title of
Artwork, Media/Dimensions, Date of Work and brief description.
Artists statement about work proposed for the Medical Science
Building Gallery and its relation to medicine. Artists resume.
Please include your full contact information: name, address, phone,
email, and website address. Project Timeline (all dates are subject
to change) Application deadline: Monday, December 5, 2011 The
Medical Science Building Gallery Committee Review: Monday, February
20, 2012 Artists Notification: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 APPLICATION
DEADLINE: Monday, December 5, 2011 ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE
SUBMITTED TO: Art @nyumc.org All questions should be submitted to:
[email protected]
