May 13, 2024

Next Generation Application

Thank you for applying to become the next artist featured in the Vacant Museum’s Next Generation series! As you should know, we post a new artist profile on our site every week, where the information you input into this form will be shared with our international audience (with the exception of your email). Artists of all mediums are welcome to apply, with the exception of video media. Please keep in mind that we receive a high volume of applications and are not always capable of featuring every deserving artists who applies. Please also keep in mind that the Next Generation series intends to promote emerging and early-career level artists, which also includes undergraduate and graduate student artists. As always, please contact submit@vacantmuseum.com with any questions or concerns, we are here to help. Thank you for submitting!

Next Generation Spotlight Form

Please list the place where you most often reside

Interview

In this section of the application we ask you to please tell us about yourself and your artistic practice. Our first question is wide open for any relevant information you wish to include while the rest are here to help guide you to the next section explaining your work. No need to answer every single question, feel free to pick and choose whichever you please! We do recommend including a few images to help illustrate who you are in this biography section of the spotlight.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Please upload a high-quality photo of yourself. You may include more than one photo at the end of this section to further illustrate who you are. Please note the Maximum file size for this section is 7 MB.
Tell us about yourself. Please do not copy/paste from a professional CV or Resume or other professional document or media. We like to keep things personal and a bit informal.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.
Suggestions for additional images include photos of works in progress, you in the studio, or anything mentioned in the above questionnaire. Max file size allowed is 7 MB.

Artworks

In this section of the application, we ask you to include 5 artworks which best illustrate your artistic practice. But first, we ask you to please describe your work as a whole as best you can.
This is a great place to discuss your process, general themes, or anything about your work not mentioned in the above questionnaire!
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Max file size allowed is 7 MB
Please remember to include title, year, medium and dimensions. Artist statement/ piece description is also recommended.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Max file size allowed is 7 MB
Please remember to include title, year, medium and dimensions. Artist statement/ piece description is also recommended.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Max file size allowed is 7 MB
Please remember to include title, year, medium and dimensions. Artist statement/ piece description is also recommended.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Max file size allowed is 7 MB
Please remember to include title, year, medium and dimensions. Artist statement/ piece description is also recommended.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Max file size allowed is 7 MB
Don't forget to include any upcoming shows you may be featured in!

Next Steps:

We appreciate your submission to become the next featured artist of the Next Generation. The Vacant Museum will be in touch with you after submission of this form. We recommend subscribing to the site and joining our newsletter for further updates on upcoming Vacant Museum projects!