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Juried site specific exhibition...OPEN CALL.

BOX 13 is currently accepting
exhibition proposals from artists and curators
for January and March 2009 exhibitions.

call for new members
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AUGUST TBA

call for new members

BOX 13 is currently accepting new member applications.

Artists accepted into residence actively participate in the operation, maintenance and promotion of BOX 13. Each artist receives a workspace as part of residence/membership. Resident workspaces range from $300 to $600 per month based on square footage plus an annual contribution of artwork(s) to BOX 13.

To become a resident of BOX 13, artists must schedule an appointment for an interview with current artist residents and be prepared to bring evidence of a professional career in the visual or performing arts (slides, cd, dvd, or other visuals), plus personal references and a commitment to support the activities of Box13. It is imperative that you visually and mentally engage us with your application material. Most residents are people that another current resident is familar with, so it is recommended that you introduce yourself and talk to members at openings, events and other venues.

To set up an appointment to interview, meet the other residents, and come and look at the space please email Michael Henderson, michael@box13artspace.com.

New residents are encouraged to jump in, bring new ideas or develop old ones and inspire the direction BOX 13 takes. If you have experience as a curator, with exhibitions, art writing, carpentry skills, grant writing, etc. please make this evident when you apply.

benefits of residency

exhibit work with the freedom to show challenging, non-commercial installations, performances, video and more in the residents gallery space upstairs.
curate a show.
work with curators and artists in preparing, hosting, and deinstalling exhibitions.
build a grass roots support network within the Houston art scene. We are dedicated to discussing new ideas, colloaborating, challenging and supporting one another.

responsibilities of residency

Residency at BOX 13 is a commitment. We need innovative, dynamic residents who are self directed to be active in our gallery operations, events, projects and fund raising.

Our residents commit to

actively pursuie expanding their body of work.
actively participate in the mission and maintenance of BOX 13.
participates on a minimum of one BOX work team.
attend a monthly workday and resident meeting
attend monthly resident meeting
attend openings.
donate a piece of artwork(s) annually with a minimum value of $1000.
pay first and last month dues upon entry into residency.
maintain studio space in good, clean condition and upon vacating the space, return it to its original or improved condition.
Meet financial responsibilities of monthly dues in a timely and consistent manner.

term of residency

Term of Residency is one (1) year

Residencies are renewable based on annual review and fulfillment of Residency Qualifications.
Reviews will be held during regularly scheduled monthly Resident meetings. Renewed Residency shall be granted upon a majority vote of current Residents in good standing.

contact Michael Henderson to make application for BOX residency/membership