WHAT IS ART? YOU TELL US…

For its upcoming exhibition, Unconventional Origins, El Museo del Barrio is seeking objects from local homes and businesses in East Harlem as evidence that art is everywhere. If you have an object that you consider to be “art” in your home, we’d like to borrow it!

THE RULES OF PARTICIPATION:

EVERYONE COUNTS: One object per person, please, so that many people can participate.

SIZE MATTERS: In order to have room for everyone’s treasures, no 2D object may be larger than 30 x 30 inches. No 3D object may be larger than 24 x 24 x 24 inches.

GIVE IT UP: Be prepared to lend us your object from late February to early September, 2014. If you will miss it too much, consider lending something else.

WE PICK UP NOW: We will pick up your object as soon as it’s decided. Please get in touch with me directly to make arrangements at ralvarado@elmuseo.org or 212.660.7149

YOU PICK UP LATER: Works must be picked up at El Museo between 10AM and 4PM on Monday and Tuesday, September 8-9, 2014. Contact Sofia Reeser to let us know when you will be coming, sreeser@elmuseo.org.

KEEP IT REAL: Artists and collectors may not submit their own work or work from their own collections, but may submit some other object from their home or studio that they consider to be “art.”

THE CONTRACT: When you deliver, you must fill out a loan agreement that notes your adherence to these rules. El Museo will insure your objects while they are on display to a maximum of $250.

WRAP IT UP: Make sure you deliver your work properly packaged so that it is safely protected.

THINGS WE DIG: Old photographs; old documents; recuerdos; dolls; fancy dishes; religious or spiritual objects or images; family pictures; small sculptures; ceramics; accessories; small paintings; souvenirs; capias; art made with non-art materials like shells, feathers, beads; masks; drums; small pieces of furniture; anything that you’ve had for a really long time…

YOU KEEP THE GOOD STUFF: While El Museo is always grateful for donations, we will not be accepting any objects from this project for its collection, so your loaned object will remain yours!

QUESTIONS?: Call or email the curatorial department! 212.660.7169 or ralvarado@elmuseo.org