Who
are we looking for?
We
are looking for exceptional artists working in 3 dimensions
to exhibit at Torre Abbey in Torquay as part of our Torre Abbey
Contemporary Open (TACO) exhibition. Priority will be given
to South West artists, but national and international artists
may also apply. Please note we are only looking for sculptural
or mixed media 3D pieces this year.
Is
this part of a creative vision for Torre Abbey?
We launched our first
Contemporary Open Exhibition in 2008 with Blank Canvas, which
last year we renamed Torre Abbey Contemporary Open (TACO). Our
aim is for Torre Abbey and, indeed, the English Riviera to become
one of the most important cultural destinations in the South
West.
TACO 3D will this year
be part of a much bigger exhibition: Art on the English Riviera,
a major Contemporary Art Exhibition in the Spanish Barn and
in Torre Abbey itself. This has been given life by last year's
spectacularly successful exhibition, Antony Gormley's Field
for the British Isles in the Spanish Barn, which was seen by
over 38,000 people.
For this year, we have
secured the loan of Damien Hirst's Mother and Child, Divided
from the Tate and we are currently negotiating the loan
of some major pieces from the Arts Council Collection to accompany
this iconic piece. This heralds a new era for Torbay in which
relationships with international, national and local artists
will make for exciting times on the English Riviera.
Is
there a theme for TACO 3D?
The theme for Art on
the English Riviera is Tamed. You may interpret this in any
way that you see fit, but you will be encouraged to provide
a title for your work and a rationale. We would prefer a new
piece of work, but you may enter an existing piece. We are also
using the word tamed as an acronym; these ideas may also be
used as a guide by you.
T
amed: The new blockbuster
exhibition at Torre Abbey this summer showcases contemporary
pieces of work by major living artists, of international, national
and South West repute.
A
rt: The debate rages
on about what constitutes art, about whether art is even important.
This is a debate that we have been engaged in since time began.
This exhibition, we hope, will both entertain and enlighten
.
M
oney: Damien Hirst is
now one of the wealthiest artists in the world. He sells his
work to private buyers but he also donates his work. Mother
and Child, Divided (Exhibition Copy) was donated to the
Tate in 2007. The other works are on loan from the Arts Council
Collection. This means that we can afford to exhibit world-class
art here in Devon.
TACO
3D is not about fees or money, but about opening up exhibition
opportunities to South West artists, allowing them to exhibit
with art that is considered to be of universal interest.
E
nvironment: This is a
major part of this exhibition's drive and focus. This exhibition
looks at how human beings attempt to tame nature and the environment,
and how artists interpret this. This exhibition aims to open
up the debate right here in Devon, using art to energise the
debate.
Di
vided : This strand of
the theme is taken from the nature and the title of the Hirst
piece, but it is deeper than that. The decision to loan this
piece has divided those of us working on the project: some passionately
‘for' or passionately ‘against'. This is the case also with
the media and the public alike. We want to engage explicitly
with this.
Will
I get a chance to see the Spanish Barn and Torre Abbey?
We would like to encourage
you to come to Torre Abbey. There will be Artists' Open Days
on Thursday 15th April at 2pm or Saturday 17th April at 2pm.
The tour will take an hour, but please allow a little longer
if you wish to look around on your own.
To book a place on one
of the Artist Open Days please email Amy at amy.riches@torbay.gov.uk
or send a stamped address envelope to: Amy Riches,
House Assistant (Exhibitions), Torre Abbey, The King's Drive,
Torquay TQ2 5JE.
Will
my work be for sale in the exhibition?
You may offer your work
for sale if you so wish. Torre Abbey will take 25% commission.
Will
I have to pay to take part in TACO 3D?
There is no charge, but
we would like you to consider purchasing a £10.00 season
ticket which will give access to Torre Abbey for a year.
Will
I be offered a fee for my work?
Torre Abbey is not able
to offer artists a fee.
Will
visitors have to pay to see TACO 3D?
The exhibition in the
Spanish Barn will be free. There is a charge to enter the Abbey.
Will
I have to pay to see Torre Abbey and TACO 3D?
You are invited to attend
Torre Abbey on one of the Artists' Open Days. You will also
be invited to a Private View and you will receive 2 tickets
per person. We are also able to offer you the chance to buy
a Season Ticket for £10.00.
How
do I enter?
Complete the TACO 3D
2010 submission form, which is at the end of this brief, or
can be downloaded from www.creativetorbay.com
What is the deadline
for submissions?
THE
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 31st May 2010
Who
will judge the work?
There will be three judges:
Amelia Marriette, Keeper of Art at Torre Abbey; Dr Claire Donovan,
Director, Poltimore House; and one other to be announced at
a later date.
How
long will my work have to be available for?
Your work must be available
from 28th June until 6th September. |
