As more art institutions outsource exhibits to the crowd, is it time to rethink the role of the museum?
Not an art expert? Not a problem. Museums are increasingly outsourcing the curation of their exhibits to the public—sometimes even asking the crowd to contribute art, too. The institutions produce quick and often inexpensive shows that boost ticket sales. As crowdsourcing initiatives go mainstream, the roles of the museum and the artist are getting rethought. It’s no longer only the highly trained professionals who decide what belongs on the gallery wall, but the audience, too.
Everybody’s Ocean: Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Your art. Everybody’s ocean. The ocean represents anything from womb to tomb. We personify it as a wrathful god, a seductive spirit, or an indomitable force. The four oceans of the world cover 71% of the Earth’s surface and link us to primordial pasts. The ocean is a living, shared space and one of the greatest unexplored mysteries of the world. This is your chance to submit salty, seaworthy, sultry, swirling visual art art about the sea. Everybody interprets the ocean in different ways. Your work has unique inspiration. Let’s share it with each other.
http://www.santacruzmah.org/2014/contribute-your-art-to-everybodys-ocean/
Hi, I’m Nina Simon. Let’s talk.
Imagine an institution with a commitment to rigor, depth, and delight in the exploration of contemporary culture.
Imagine a prize competition to develop new experimental approaches to engaging audiences.
Imagine these two together. The Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) has just launched a new biennial Cultural Innovation International Prize. The theme this year is “audiences.” They are soliciting project proposals for innovative forms of audience engagement.
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