Showcasing the ways artists elevate and utilize HEPL’s makerspace resources, Ignite Studio will host its third annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 21. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite equipment, kits, or other in-house materials to highlight the creative possibilities involved in making. Artists will be given 6 hours to complete a work of art which will culminate in the awarding of monetary prizes. Patrons will be able to watch the process of creating art, take part in hands-on activities, and participate in a patron art challenge. This year’s theme is mixed media.
Louise Nevelson, New Continent, painted wood, 1962
Artists will spend the day in the Ignite Studio by creating a work of art from 9am to 3:30pm.
Schedule
9:00 – Competition begins
12:30 – Lunch for artists
1:00 – Competition resumes
3:30 – Competition ends
3:30-4 – Judging
4:00 – Awards
Jean-Michel Basquiat, bird on money, acrylic and crayon on canvas, 1981
Entry
Interested visual artists should submit an email to [email protected]. Entrants must be 16 or older. 10 artists will be chosen to compete and assigned an area in the space.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, February 18
Materials
Materials must relate to an Ignite kit, equipment, or other art-making materials in the space. Artists may request to use tools and equipment, such as the laser engraver, 3-D printers, silkscreens, sewing machines, cinch machine, etc., but the main materials should be supplied by the artist.
Subject
The work must relate to the theme of mixed media. Mixed media encourages experimentation with various techniques, textures, and materials. The work may blend and juxtapose elements that might not typically coexist. Unconventional materials may be used alongside more traditional ones to create dynamic works of art.
Joseph Cornell, Untitled, found materials including glass, plaster, paint, wood and metal
The work must be appropriate for public presentation in a family-friendly space.
No prior work is allowed. Work must be completed between 9am-3:30pm.
2-Dimensional work includes painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and most textiles, pyrography, etc.
3-Dimensional work includes assemblage, sculptures, weaving, jewelry, knitting, book binding, needle felting, etc.
Judging
Winners will be selected by a panel including a past winner.
Prizes
1st: $1500, 2nd: $750, 3rd: $500
Display
All work will be on display in the Lobby Gallery at Fishers Library from April 1 to May 8.
Application
Please send info below in an email to [email protected] by February 18. All are required.
Name
STATEMENT OF INTENT: What do you envision creating for this competition?
How does this relate to equipment or materials in Ignite? Will you need to use any of our equipment in the making of your piece? What materials will you be bringing?
How does this fit with the theme of mixed media?
WORK SAMPLE: Please attach 3-4 samples of your work.