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ABOUT THE NATURAL SELECTIONS SERIES

A new visual art series at Galapagos Art Space.

Galapagos is initiating a new visual arts series, called “Natural Selection,” to be held in our 400 square foot reflection pool, located at the entrance of the space.  Galapagos is now soliciting installation works incorporating sculpture, painting, photography, video art, and more.

All of the artwork selected for installation will be site-specific: the artist is encouraged to utilize the inherent strengths of the space.  The water in the reflection pool is dyed with a black ink to heighten its reflective properties.  Another distinctive quality of the space is that the work can be viewed from three distinct vantage points—through the front window from the street, laterally from a metal bridge, and from inside the performance area.  This allows for a viewer to experience the piece almost completely in the round. 

Works selected for the series will also seek to take advantage of the fact that we are a performance space and incorporate an aspect of performance into the piece.  This event or happening could take place on the night of the opening or on several occasions throughout the duration of the show.

Image: Installation in the pool by R.B. Morris III

Application process:

All applications for installation should be submitted by email: info@galapagosartspace.com  Included should be a proposal for installation outlining all details pertaining to the physical aspects of the proposed installation.  Included should be at least 1 and no more than 10 photographs, drawings, diagrams (in jpeg format) representing the either the work or the concept proposed to be displayed.  The duration of the installation is negotiable.  Either 2,3, or 4 weeks is assumed, but exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.  Each artist will be given an opening reception, to be booked by Galapagos's Artistic Director.  (Receptions will most likely be at 8pm on either a Tues, Wed, or Thurs).  Artists should include a date/timeframe request for their installation within their written proposal.

Image: Installation in the pool by Shige Moriya