Media Contact: Lynn Farrand, Sr Curator lfarrand@cmato.org 805-405-5240
For Immediate Release: April 7, 2018 Michael H. Yee Open Call (CALL TO ARTISTS) 2 nd Annual International Juried Art Exhibition (July 12, 2018 to September 7, 2018) California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks (CMATO)
In collaboration with: California Lutheran University California State University Channel Islands Moorpark College Ventura College
The goal of CMATO’s 2nd International Juried Art Exhibition is to provide an avenue for artists to reach new audiences through the support of a curated museum show. The theme for the Open Call is POWER. CMATO invites artists to submit works that considers Power in various contexts. Artists should approach this theme in a critical way in relation to their own perspective on what's powerful today (social, political, philosophical...). The artistic contributions can take any form of expression as long as they provide a persuasive point of view.
ELIGIBILITY ? Open to artists worldwide ? Artists must be 18 years old or older ? In any stage of their career ? All mediums are accepted, including video and installation ? All entries must be original works of art.
AWARDS ? Featured Artist: $1,000 (USD) ? Contributing Artists: $500 (USD)
ENTRY FEE ? $45 (USD) Limit 3 Samples
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ? May 1, 2018 APPLY at CMATO.ORG
JURORS: Timothy C. Hengst, Chair of the Art Department, California Lutheran University Erika Lizée, Professor of Art at Moorpark College, as well as the Director of the Moorpark College Art Gallery Luke Matjas, Chair of the Art Department, California State University Channel Islands Bob Moskowitz, Chair of the Art Department, Ventura College
ABOUT MICHAEL H. YEE Michael H. Yee helped found the California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks (CMATO). Mike was a mixed media artist who dreamed of providing the Conejo Valley region a world-class art museum. Unfortunately, he was taken away from us too soon. To honor his vision as a museum founder and artist, we dedicate this and all future open calls to him. We will never forget you Mike!
The California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks is a non-profit organization committed to serving diverse audiences through the exhibition, interpretation, and exploration of Art. California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks ? Website: www.cmato.org CMATO Operations Center ? 1948 Thousand Oaks Blvd.? Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
