Once a year, the Center for Creative Connections (C3) at the DMA accepts applications from North Texas artists interested in developing an installation that responds to ideas and issues related to the upcoming exhibition’s theme.
C3 is accepting applications from North Texas artists to develop an installation related to the upcoming exhibition theme for Fall/Winter 2025. The selected artist’s work will be installed in the C3 Gallery during the exhibition. Additionally, the artist will work with various DMA Education areas to develop programming that connects with a diverse audience of all ages and abilities. Compensation and project-related funds provided.
The Center for Creative Connections (C3) Featured Artist program selects a local artist to create an installation in the C3 Gallery. The C3 Featured Artist’s project will ignite curiosity, foster critical dialogue on themes presented in the exhibition, and provide a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages and abilities to creatively engage with art.
The Center for Creative Connections (C3) at the Dallas Museum of Art is currently accepting applications from North Texas artists who are interested in developing an installation that responds to the concept of rhythm—how it is both an audible and visual element in numerous types of art. The artist’s work will be installed within the C3 Gallery as part of the next C3 exhibition, set to open in fall or winter 2025. Projects could respond to such topics as the exploration of rhythm as a thematic element through various mediums; the psychological, emotional, and cultural impact of rhythm on the viewer; or the ways rhythm can create audible and visual spaces or define different environments.
The selected artist will receive a payment of $6,000. Additional funds to cover project-related expenses will be determined based on needs and scope of the project.
Additionally, the artist will work with the DMA Education team for the designated project period to develop and lead programming that connects with a diverse audience of all ages and abilities.
Questions about the project or the application requirements can be emailed to C3@dma.org with “C3 Featured Artist” as the subject line.
The applicant must be a visual artist of any discipline working in the North Texas area (Denton, Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding areas). To be considered for this project, please email C3@dma.org with the materials listed below attached as a single PDF with the subject line “C3 Featured Artist Application” by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025. Multiple attachments will not be opened. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- CV/Résumé with contact information
- Personal artist statement
- Statement of interest (maximum 300 words) in creating a proposal for the C3 Gallery that responds to or reflects ideas and concerns regarding the theme of rhythm
- Response to the following question: Do you have experience leading workshops or programs for individuals of varying ages and backgrounds? If yes, please describe your experience(s).
- 5–10 sample images of past work (with title, dimensions, medium, and year of creation); links to video or audio work may be included in lieu of images.
- Proposal or sketch of the work you would create or include in this project