Emerging Artist Program (CQC Emerging Artist)

Emerging Artist Program

Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Overview:
The Emerging Artist Program is part of the Creating Queer Community initiative and provides commissions for emerging artists to create or curate performance/exhibition segments as part of the National Queer Arts Festival.

Award Structure:

• Commissioned performances/exhibitions
• 15-20 minute segment allocation
• Theme-based selection process

Focus Areas:

• Self-portraiture in contemporary art forms
• Community representation and identity
• Fresh and unique artistic perspectives on the artist or their community
• LGBTQ artistic expression across all mediums

Eligibility:

• Emerging LGBTQ artists
• Individual artists and collectives
• Artists with history of creating for LGBTQ communities (preferred)
• Multi-disciplinary artists welcome

Contact:

• Email: artistic@queerculturalcenter.org

Background:
QCC was founded 20 years ago by artists and activists to give voice to under-represented artists of the LGBTQ community. The first exhibition, FACE – Queerness in Self-Portraiture, established the foundation for celebrating difference and justice through queer art.

Application Process

Submission Method:

• Email to: artistic@queerculturalcenter.org
• Subject line: "EA Application – Your Last Name"
• Can submit online via provided link

Required Information:

1. Lead Artist information (name, phone, email, city of residence, website)
2. Group/Collective Name (if applicable)
3. Collaborating Artist names and emails
4. Project description
5. History of work with LGBTQ communities
6. CV or resume (optional)

Application Questions:

1. Project Description (One Page Maximum, 12pt font):
   • Describe your project concept
   • Explain how your project relates to the current theme
   • Discuss how you will use the 15-20 minutes to further develop the project or your career
2. Community Experience:
   • Describe any history of creating arts events for LGBTQ communities
   • Provide details or links to past performances/projects
3. Supporting Materials:
   • Attach CV or resume if it demonstrates your art history (optional)

Evaluation Criteria:

• Artistic integrity and originality
• Alignment with NQAF theme
• Potential impact on LGBTQ community
• Applicant's capacity to complete the project

Peer Review:

• Adjudication by peer-review panel composed of QCC's Artistic Director and personnel