8/24/07

InLight Neighborhood - Broad Street as Canvas


Please review the site key which illustrates an overview of resources and locations
here.

Site A. Façade/Window Galleries -
1708 Gallery - 319 W. Broad St.


1. Artists are invited to address the facade and the 6 windows above the first floor gallery windows. The 2nd and 3rd floors of the building are apartments. Pending permission of the residents, the interior of the 2nd and 3rd floors may be accessible to the artists as well (ie. performance, video or installation could be in the top 6 windows, or window galleries, of the building as well as the exterior of the building). Note: an exhibition will be taking place inside the gallery so any treatment to the façade must not interfere with the 1st floor windows.

2. Technology available: standard electrical outlets will be available inside the apartments, also electrical power will be provided for building exterior for creative treatment of the façade.

3. Duration: Any interior installations in the 2nd and 3rd floor window galleries will only be available the day of the event. Creative treatment of the façade may be permitted to remain operational for up to 30 days pending approval of 1708 Gallery.


B. Storefront Gallery - Sound of Music – 321 W. Broad St

1. Artists are invited to create a light-inspired installation for the gallery or use the gallery to showcase their artwork (or work of a small group of individuals) of any medium, including but not limited to performance, video, painting and sculpture.

2. Technology available: standard 120V electrical outlet(s) will be provided.

3. Duration: Work may remain in the storefront gallery up to 3-4 weeks (to be determined by Sound of Music Studios).

Site C. Quirk’s Rooftop/Opposite Wall/Parking Lot –
311 W. Broad St

1. Quirk’s Rooftop
i. Pending approval of property owners, the rooftop of Quirk will be converted into a performance site for the duration of the event. Artists are encouraged to propose light-inspired performances the last anywhere from a few moments to 15 minutes. Sound may be a part of the performance, however, projecting the sound will be up to the artists (megaphones and alternatives to traditional sound equipment is encouraged but not required)
ii. Technology available: stage lighting and standard 120V electrical outlets. No sound equipment will be provided.
iii. Duration of performance: brief to 15 minutes are encouraged, however longer performances will be considered.

2. Wall Opposite of Quirk’s Rooftop
i. The wall will be used as a video wall. Artists are encouraged to submit video, animation or other video works to be projected directly onto the large brick wall, so the dark red brick as projection screen should be taken into consideration (dark videos will not show up very well). The video projection will fill the entire wall, or as much of the wall as possible. The projector will be fed videos from multiple artists on a loop, so work may be exhibited multiple times during the duration of the evening. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple videos for consideration as well.
ii. Technology: One video projector and dvd player.
iii. Duration of Video Wall: Temporary - videos will be displayed the night of the event only. Sound will not be available to accompany video.
iv. Duration of video to be included in video loop: artists are encouraged to submit video of short duration (3 minutes or less), however, longer videos may be considered.

3. Quirk’s Parking Lot
i. Pending approval of property owners, the parking lot will be converted into a performance site for the duration of the event. Artists are encouraged to propose light-inspired performances the last anywhere from a few moments to 15 minutes. Sound may be a part of the performance, however, projecting the sound will be up to the artists (megaphones and alternatives to traditional sound equipment is encouraged but not required). The fence shown in the picture is permanent and may be addressed in the artwork, but the fence cannot be removed. Any alterations to the fence are subject to approval by the property owners.
ii. Technology available: stage lighting and standard 120V electrical outlets. No sound equipment will be provided.
iii. Duration: performances may be brief to 15 minutes, although longer performances may be considered.

Site D.
Same as C. above
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Site E.
Same as C. above.

Site F. Storefront Galleries – Richmond Camera –
213 W. Broad St

1. There are two separate gallery spaces. Artists are invited to create light-inspired installation(s) for the galleries or use the galleries to showcase their artwork (or work of a small group of individuals) of any medium, including but not limited to performance, video, painting and sculpture.

2. Technology available: standard 120V electrical outlet(s) will be provided.

3. Duration: Work may remain in the storefront gallery up to 3-4 weeks (to be determined by Richmond Camera).


Site G.
Same as F. above


















Site H. Doorway –
121 W. Broad St

1. Doorway spaces are available, pending property owner approval, for performances and for artists to set up light-inspired installations. Installations MAY NOT block the doorway in any way and are subject to approval by the property owner, Fire Marshall and other public agencies concerned with safety.

2. Technology available: standard electrical outlet(s) may be provided upon request. No sound equipment will be provided however artist may improvise as needed for sound.

3. Duration: Performances may be very brief or may last as long as the duration of the event, provided access to the door is made available if needed by the business owner, residents of the building or any individual who wishes to enter or leave the doorway. Installations must be removed at the end of the event.


Site I. Doorway – 115 W. Broad St

1. Doorway spaces are available, pending property owner approval, for performances and for artists to set up light-inspired installations. Installations MAY NOT block the doorway in any way and are subject to approval by the property owner, Fire Marshall and other public agencies concerned with safety.

2. Technology available: standard electrical outlet(s) may be provided upon request. No sound equipment will be provided however artist may improvise as needed for sound.

3. Duration: Performances may be very brief or may last as long as the duration of the event, provided access to the door is made available if needed by the business owner, residents of the building or any individual who wishes to enter or leave the doorway. Installations must be removed at the end of the event.


Site J. Posted No Bills Wall/Parking Lot –
between 208 and 212 W. Broad Street

1. Video Wall beside storefront w/Post No Bills notices
i. The wall will be used as a video wall. Artists are encouraged to submit video, animation or other video works to be projected directly onto the large brick wall, which is partially red brick and partially cemented over. The large dark and light portions of the wall’s projection area should be taken into consideration. The video projection will fill the entire wall, or as much of the wall as possible. The projector will be fed videos from multiple artists on a loop, so work may be exhibited multiple times during the duration of the evening. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple videos for consideration as well.
ii. Technology: One video projector and dvd player. Sound will not be available to accompany video.
iii. Duration of Video Wall: Temporary - videos will be displayed the night of the event only.
iv. Duration of video to be included in video loop: artists are encouraged to submit video of short duration (3 minutes or less), however, longer videos may be considered.

2. Post No Bills Parking Lot
i. Pending approval of property owners, the parking lot will be converted into a performance site for the duration of the event. Artists are encouraged to propose light-inspired performances the last anywhere from a few moments to 15 minutes. Sound may be a part of the performance, however, projecting the sound will be up to the artists (megaphones and alternatives to traditional sound equipment is encouraged but not required).
ii. Technology available: stage lighting and standard 120V electrical outlets. No sound equipment will be provided.
iii. Duration: performances may be brief to 15 minutes, although longer performances may be considered.


Site K.
Same as J. above.



Site L. Theatre IV Balcony

i. Pending approval of property owners, the balcony pictured will be available as a performance site for the duration of the event. Artists are encouraged to propose light-inspired performances the last anywhere from a few moments to the entire duration of the event. Sound may be a part of the performance, however, projecting the sound will be up to the artists (megaphones and alternatives to traditional sound equipment is encouraged but not required).
ii. Technology available: stage lighting and standard 120V electrical outlets. No sound equipment will be provided.
iii. Duration: performances that last anywhere from a few moments to the duration of the entire event will be considered.

Site L. (detail)


Site M. Stairwell between 112 and 128 W Broad St.

1. Pending approval of property owners, the stairwell pictured for performances and for artists to set up light-inspired installations. Installations MAY NOT block the stairwell in any way and are subject to approval by the property owner, Fire Marshall and other public agencies concerned with safety.

2. Technology available: standard electrical outlet(s) may be provided upon request. No sound equipment will be provided however artist may improvise as needed for sound.

3. Duration: Performances may be very brief or may last as long as the duration of the event, provided access to the door is made available if needed by the business owner, residents of the building or any individual who wishes to enter or leave the doorway. Installations must be removed at the end of the event.

Site N. Parking Lot/Video Wall between 208 and 212 W. Broad St.

1. Video Wall (the taller of the two walls)
i. The wall will be used as a video wall. Artists are encouraged to submit video, animation or other video works to be projected directly onto the large brick wall, which is partially red brick and partially cemented over. The large dark and light portions of the wall’s projection area should be taken into consideration. The video projection will fill the entire wall, or as much of the wall as possible. The projector will be fed videos from multiple artists on a loop, so work may be exhibited multiple times during the duration of the evening. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple videos for consideration as well.
ii. Technology: One video projector and dvd player. Sound will not be available to accompany video.
iii. Duration of Video Wall: Temporary - videos will be displayed the night of the event only.
iv. Duration of video to be included in video loop: artists are encouraged to submit video of short duration (3 minutes or less), however, longer videos may be considered.

2. Parking Lot
i. Pending approval of property owners, the parking lot will be converted into a performance site for the duration of the event. Artists are encouraged to propose light-inspired performances the last anywhere from a few moments to 15 minutes. Sound may be a part of the performance, however, projecting the sound will be up to the artists (megaphones and alternatives to traditional sound equipment is encouraged but not required).
ii. Technology available: stage lighting and standard 120V electrical outlets. No sound equipment will be provided.
iii. Duration: performances may be brief to 15 minutes, although longer performances may be considered.



Site O. Doorway – 214 W. Broad St

1. Doorway spaces are available, pending property owner approval, for performances and for artists to set up light-inspired installations. Installations MAY NOT block the doorway in any way and are subject to approval by the property owner, Fire Marshall and other public agencies concerned with safety.

2. Technology available: standard electrical outlet(s) may be provided upon request. No sound equipment will be provided however artist may improvise as needed for sound.

3. Duration: Performances may be very brief or may last as long as the duration of the event, provided access to the door is made available if needed by the business owner, residents of the building or any individual who wishes to enter or leave the doorway. Installations must be removed at the end of the event.



Site P
The gallery space shown is not currently available.
We will post appropriate information if/when the space is made available for the event.


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Site Q. Gray Wall and Bench

1. Pending property owner’s approval, the wall and bench area may be available for installations, video, performance and/or other ideas. Any alterations to the wall are subject to approval by the property owner.

2. Technology available: standard electrical outlet(s) may be provided upon request.

3. Duration: to be determined by the work selected.


Site R. Storefront Galleries – Richmond Radio/WLEE –
308 W. Broad St

1. There are two separate gallery spaces. Artists are invited to create light-inspired installation(s) for the galleries or use the galleries to showcase their artwork (or work of a small group of individuals) of any medium, including but not limited to performance, video, painting and sculpture.

2. Technology available: standard 120V electrical outlet(s) will be provided.

3. Duration: Work may remain in the storefront gallery up to 3-4 weeks (to be determined by Richmond Radio).


Site S. Dual Video Walls-
between 310 and 316 W. Broad St

1. Two large opposing walls are available for large scale video projection. We encourage artists to submit video, animation or other video work that utilizes both walls simultaneously. Depending on submissions, multiple work may be put on a loop and exhibited multiple times throughout the duration of the event. Artists should keep in mind that videos will be projected directly on to the dark brick walls. The ground may also be considered as a location for performance and/or installation as part of the projections and/or as separate submission. The fence may be addressed as part of the installation/performance, however no permanent alterations are subject to property owner’s approval.

2. Technology: Two video projectors and dvd players will be projected simultaneously. Sound may be made available, depending on submissions and artists requests. Stage lighting may be made available at artists request (sound and stage lighting provisions are not guaranteed and are subject to approval by 1708 gallery)

3. Duration of Dual Video Walls: Temporary - videos will be displayed the night of the event only.

Site T.
Same as S. above



Site U. Boarded up Storefront and doorway – 323 W. Broad St.

1. Pending approval of the property owner, the area boarded up may be made available for a light inspired installation, mural and/or performance(s).

2. Technology available: standard electrical outlet(s) may be provided upon request.

3. Duration: variable depending on nature of work. It may be possible that any treatment to the boards will remain indefinitely.



OTHER SITES NOT LISTED ABOVE

1. One side of the street and sidewalks on both sides of the street from the 100 to 300 blocks of W. Broad St. will be available for spontaneous performance and temporary installations, light-inspired sculptures, etc. All ideas/works of art should be submitted for approval.
2. Three Median Strips – one on each block – will be available as a stage of sorts and lend themselves to parades, fashion shows and such. All ideas should be submitted for approval and will be choreographed into the larger chain of events.
3. Light-inspired hats/costumes and such are strongly encouraged. No approval needed.
4. Possible addition of a video projection site on east-facing wall above Comfort restaurant. Pictures and additional information will be posted shortly.
5. Sound Installations have not been addressed at any of the sites above, however, we are accepting applications for sound installations (roving or stationary). Please submit ideas for approval. Electricity can be provided, however additional technical equipment should be provided by the artist.

Please review the site key which illustrates an overview of resources and locations here.

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