Jan 22, 2008 Information from Leslie Kaufman

“Global Warming at the Icebox”

Deadline: March 15, 2008 (postmark)

Philadelphia Sculptors is offering a great opportunity for artists interested in making artistic statements about environmental issues.  We are sponsoring a major sculpture exhibition on the theme of global warming during Fall 2008.  “Global Warming at the Icebox” will be exhibited at the large and uniquely appropriate Icebox Project Space in the Crane Arts Building in Philadelphia .  We are seeking submissions from artists working in three dimensions who can present original ways of approaching the theme and exploring the diverse ramifications of climate change.  Interactive, multi-media, and installation works are encouraged. and the show will run from  October 5, 2008 – November 15, 2008.  All work must be submitted digitally.  Selected artists will receive an honorarium of $750. The jurors are Adelina Vlas, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art , and Cheryl Harper, Independent Curator.   The entry fee is $15 for Philadelphia Sculptors members and $25 for non-members (or discounted membership and entry fee of $45 for new members.)  For prospectus and more information, go to www.philasculptors.org/globalwarming or contact Leslie Kaufman at 215-413-9126, lesliekaufman@verizon.net .