An artist-to-artist session during Source, a professional
development & networking forum for artists. Photo by Stafford
Woods. |
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For Artists
Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, is an artist-centered institution. The initial impulse for its founding originated with a group of emerging artists in 1983 looking for inexpensive workspace. Aljira was first located in a 5000 square-foot third-floor walk-up loft space in the Roseville section of Newark. The center's programmatic agenda and mission evolved from the idea of providing opportunities for artists outside the mainstream and delivering cultural services to the underserved.
As the leading contemporary art space in New Jersey, Aljira is fully aware of its responsibility for enhancing public knowledge, increasing art appreciation and promoting the visual arts.
The extraordinary accomplishments of Aljira's artists continue to be proof of its programmatic excellence. The principle that the work of the artist extends well beyond the studio has become and increasingly integral part of the Aljira rubric. Aljira and its community of artists represent not only the highest levels of artistic excellence; they also serve important roles as leading citizens in communities where the live and work. Aljira artists are founders and developers of arts organizations; they are innovators and activists who, through exhibitions, community action and education outreach programs, bring the arts to underserved audiences; and they function as articulate and persuasive advocates for the arts in New Jersey and beyond.
Submissions
We are always interested in seeing examples of work, and we encourage you to
submit slides for review by our Director of Exhibitions and Programs. However,
we
are
not
scheduling
any
new exhibitions at this time. Since the opening of our new space, in January
2003,
we have focused
on fulfilling commitments made during the two years we were dark. Please check
back in the future for an update indicating that we are again accepting exhibition
proposals.
If you would still like to keep us informed about your work, please send the following materials to:
Edwin Ramoran
Director of Exhibitions and Programs
Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art
591 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
We request that you send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (S.A.S.E.) so that we may return your materials. We are unable to return materials that are not accompanied by a S.A.S.E.
Please send no more than twenty slides, each labeled with the artist's name, title, date and size of work, and the media used. Although we prefer slides, other means of documentation, such as color copies, photographs, a video or a CD-Rom, are acceptable as well.
A resumè, which should state the artist's name, current address, and telephone number, as well as any information pertinent to the artist's career (such as education, previous exhibitions and publications). An artist's statement is optional but appreciated.
Emerge
Aljira Emerge is a professional development program designed to provide practical career development training for emerging artists.
Learn more about Emerge.
Questions? Contact us for more information. |
