Creative Time's Open Door
Creative Time's Open Door is a platform for artists who work in the public sphere to engage in constructive dialogues about their work. Without question, artists working in this vein of aesthetic practice face unique challenges with few forums existing to address them. Open Door was founded in 2003 in the belief that art production is not simply a final product, but a process dependent on critical input, working through pragmatic constraints, and developing a growing artistic community. Artists based in New York City who are seeking conceptual and practical guidance for taking the next steps to realize a specific project and move their practice forward are invited to apply for 20-minute, individual portfolio review sessions with members of our curatorial team.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Open Door is a chance for you to have your questions answered about working in the public realm, brainstorm or troubleshoot ideas with our staff, and get informed about resources and opportunities. It is also a chance for you to ask us about production challenges, such as obtaining sites and funding, working with city agencies, etc.—information that can help inform your next steps in independently realizing your project.
WILL MY PROJECT BE CONSIDERED FOR REALIZATION?
Open Door is not a call for proposals. While in some cases an Open Door meeting results in a future collaboration, these sessions should not be treated as “pitch” meetings. Rather, this program is intended to empower you and give you the information you need to achieve your own dreams.
HOW DOES CREATIVE TIME CURATE ITS PROGRAMS?
Our Chief Curator and Artistic Director invite artists to develop projects based on ongoing conversations. Sometimes we invite selected artists to respond to a particular theme or site.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR OPEN DOOR?
Simply fill out the form below and hit “Submit.” We will review submissions in the order they are received and get in touch with you by phone or email if you have been selected for an appointment. If you are not selected for an appointment, we will let you know via email. If you have already participated in Open Door, we ask that you please wait at least a year to re-apply.
WHO CAN APPLY?
We welcome any artist with a project for the public realm in any stage of development to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, we must privilege artists who have not seen us before and whom we think we are best equipped to advise. Before you apply, please look at our website and see if your needs align with our practice. Please do not apply if you want advice on finding gallery representation, getting your work in a collection, or any other effort wholly unrelated to our mission.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY APPOINTMENT?
Appointments are 20 minutes each, and we must stick to a firm schedule in order to see as many artists as possible—so we ask that you please be on time! To allow the best use of your time, please come prepared with supporting materials—including sketches, photographs, videos, or other documentation that helps us understand your project.
WHEN IS THE NEXT SESSION?
Open Door will be held in July 2010
