ICA San Diego is excited to invite artists from the San Diego/Tijuana region to design our next portable artwork for our arts outreach program, the Valise Project.

Award: $5,000
Deadline for proposals: March 21

https://art.icasandiego.org/climate-equity-valise-project

What is the Valise Project?

The Valise Project is a staple of ICA San Diego’s educational offerings for our San Diego community. The program was inspired by famed modern artist Marcel Duchamp, who designed miniatures of his works and carried them in suitcases to share with others. ICA San Diego (formerly Lux Art Institute) adapted this concept by having contemporary artists create a suitcase and its contents in their distinct artistic style around a specific subject.

The Valise Project provides in-class visits to schools K-12 from across San Diego to learn about contemporary art. ICA San Diego provides students a complete art making experience from seeing, discussing, and touching the art to creating works of their own.

About the Proposal

ICA San Diego is inviting regional artists from San Diego and Tijuana to submit an art proposal to be our next Valise with a focus on themes surrounding Climate Equity.

Climate change is expected to disproportionately affect low-income communities, which are the least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. Climate policies that are well-designed and implemented at the local, national, and international levels can play an important role in assisting communities and countries in strengthening their capabilities.

We are eager to learn about how you plan to bring your signature artistic practice to life in a hands-on experience that will enrich the lives of children for years to come!

Eligibility

This call is open to artists from the San Diego and Tijuana region, both amateur and professional, whose practice focuses on environmentalism, climate change, climate equity, or mass consumption.

Application needs

– 150 word artist statement.

– 200 words about the proposed project.

– 1 – 5 renderings of the project.

– Website, social media.

– No fee to apply!

When to apply

The application platform is now open and will close on March 21 at 11:59pm

To apply send your Valise proposal, outlining your idea for your portable artwork and how it addresses the relevant themes of the Open Call including renderings of the project, website, and social media. Start with the “Apply Today!” button on this page.

For additional information regarding this opportunity, a Q&A zoom session will be held on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at 4:30PM A zoom link will be shared via email once you start the application process.If you have any technical difficulties please contact education@icasandiego.org