Call For Entries: Almost-Public/Semi-Exposed 7* [Video Edition] and Almost-Public/Semi-Exposed 7.5 [Delayed Edition]
Each November, Artists’ Television Access hosts Almost-Public/Semi-Exposed our annual showcase of public facing performance art installed in the ATA Window Gallery. For the past six years we have presented a wide spectrum of performances including durational dance, physical endurance art, Butoh, avant-garde burlesque, living sculpture, ritual performance, performative writing, experimental music, art games, and other performance forms to crowds that would gather around the window to take a break from their errands, shopping, and dates to take in an unexpected art experience.
Due to the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic we don’t feel comfortable risking performer and audience health by proceeding with our normal November of live performance. We’ve decided to split this year’s Almost-Public/Semi-Exposed into two sessions, a November session dedicated to performance video and a delayed Spring session marking the hopeful return of live performance to the ATA Window Gallery.
November, 2020 – Almost-Public/Semi-Exposed 7* [Video Edition]:
We are seeking submissions of performance videos to install in the ATA Window Gallery for our annual performance month. Each video will loop on a monitor for 24-48 hours giving artists a dedicated spotlight. Selected artists will receive a stipend for their work.
April, 2021 – Almost-Public/Semi-Exposed 7.5 [Delayed Edition]:
We are seeking proposals for live performances to be performed in the ATA Window Gallery for a delayed edition of our annual month of live performance. Artists will be given 24 hours to install, perform, and de-install their performance. Selected performers or collectives will be given a stipend for their work.