The Empty BOX fundraiser and art event Saturday, July 19, 2008
BOX 13 ArtSpace is a new artist run nonprofit innovative environment for the creation and
advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston. BOX 13 creates this environment
through the offering of affordable workspaces for emerging and established artists and the
dedication of a significant portion of its building for exhibitions.
We need your help to seize this dream and fill the BOX. On July 19th you will have the opportunity
to:
- sponsor specific exhibition needs,
- purchase raffle tickets ($50) for art,
- plus one poor man's raffle ($5 a ticket) art piece, and
- participate in a silent art auction.
BOX Evening Schedule
7:00-9:00 pm sponsorship opportunities, silent auction, raffle & open studios
9:15 pm auction & raffle winners announced
9:30-11:30 pm post-party in the courtyard with live music by Outhouse Moan
BOX 13 is currently accepting exhibition proposals from artists and curators as well as applications for low cost artist residency.
BOX 13
BOX 13 ArtSpace is a nonprofit artist run innovative environment for the creation and advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston. BOX 13 artists create this environment through the offering of affordable workspaces for emerging and established artists, dedicating three interior spaces to the exhibtion of artistic explorations, a window gallery for installations and an outdoor performance exhibition space. BOX 13 promotes dialogue among artists and the art community on current trends affecting the arts.
The founding members of BOX 13 are Elaine Bradford, Woody Golden, Michael Henderson, Young-Min Kang, Kathy Kelley, Teresa O'Connor, Whitney Riley and Mat Wolff.
BOX 13 is a nonprofit corporation.
BOX 13 call for proposals (pdf).
BOX 13 is accepting application for artists to become a part of BOX 13.
Artists accepted into residence actively participate in the operation, maintenance and promotion of BOX 13. Each artist receives a workspace as part of residence/membership. Resident workspaces range from $300 to $600 per month based on square footage plus an annual contribution of artwork(s) to BOX 13.
To become a resident of BOX 13, artists must schedule an appointment for an interview with current artist residents and be prepared to bring evidence of a professional career in the visual or performing arts (slides, cd, dvd, or other visuals), plus personal references and a commitment to support the activities of Box13.
To set up an appointment to interview, meet the other residents, and come and look at the space please email Michael Henderson, michael@box13artspace.com.
OUR BUILDING
BOX 13 ArtSpace main gallery (box).
BOX 13 ArtSpace Houston focus gallery (box)
BOX 13 ArtSpace upstairs gallery
BOX 13 ArtSpace window gallery.
BOX 13 ArtSpace outdoor performance/installation space.
BOX 13 ArtSpace also has a large outdoor courtyard area that will be dedicated to performance, large works installations and media presentations.
The remainder of the building is dedicated to 13 working art studios and within 6 months we will be acquiring the back building, 6701 Capitol, as well. The Capitol building lends itself toward sculptors and installation artists.
We are located at 6700-02 Harrisburg (77011), on the south west corner of Harrisburg and Cesar Chavez. From downtown take 45 south, exit Wayside, travel east on Wayside, turn north on Harrisburg, turn west on Cesar Chavez and park.
Interior images. some new shots.
