Call for 2017 Site-Specific Artist Installations at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is currently accepting proposals for its 2017 season of site-specific artist installations. We're again offering two funding levels: $7,500 per standard project, and $15,000 per Criminal Justice Today project.

The deadline for proposals is June 15, 2016. For guidelines and to apply, visit http://www.easternstate.org/visit/site-rentals-special-arrangements/art-proposals.

Proposal Deadline (for all funding and approvals):
Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 4:00 pm
At Eastern State Penitentiary:

Art Proposals - 2017 Season
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
2027 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Delivery:
The deadline is for arrival at the site, not for a postmark. Please mail your application with sufficient time to arrive at Eastern State before the deadline. Applicants may also drop off proposals at the site between 10 am and 5 pm daily.

Grace Period:
There is a 24-hour grace period for all applications. Applications received after 4 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2016 will not be reviewed.

Confirmation:
Please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard if you would like confirmation that your package was received. All applicants will be notified of the review committee’s decision by email in the fall.

Contact:
Sean Kelley
Senior Vice President, Director of Interpretation and Public Programming
sk@easternstate.org
(215) 236-5111 x213

Additional Resources:
Sample Proposals
Past Installations
Virtual Art Orientation