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<p class="gmail-mb-3">The BC Museums Association (BCMA) is seeking a BC-based
artist to create a new work to celebrate those recognized by our <a href="https://museum.bc.ca/conferences-and-events/bcma-awards/">Annual Awards</a>.<br><br></p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3"><strong>About the Work to be Created: </strong></p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3">The BCMA will be utilizing the imagery for the next
three award cycles (2022, 2023, 2024) as a gift to the award recipients
to mark their achievement within the sector. Work should feel
representative of the transformative era being experienced in the arts,
culture, and heritage sector and the forward momentum towards more
inclusive and equitable museums.</p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3"><img class="gmail-wp-image-12235 gmail-alignright" src="https://museum.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Untitled-design-5.png" alt="" width="351" height="351"></p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3">We welcome proposals from artists who work in all types
of medium and material, but please be aware that the BCMA will take
reproduction cost into consideration when reviewing submissions.</p>
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<p class="gmail-mb-3"><strong>Compensation: </strong>$4,000</p>
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<p class="gmail-mb-3"><strong>About the Scope:</strong></p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3">The BCMA provides awards to up to six recipients each
year, the work will be given to approximately 35 recipients over the
next three years. We will also be promoting the newly created work on
social media channels prior to the awards ceremony taking place in
October of each year to increase exposure for the artist to our 2,500+
followers on social media, 800+ subscribers to our newsletter, and 450+
members from across the province.</p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3">Recognition of the artist will be included in all press
releases, member communications, and winner features as they are
published on our website.</p>
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<p class="gmail-mb-3"><strong>How to Submit:</strong></p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3">We are seeking proposals by June 12, 2022 at midnight
and will require completed works from the contracted artist by August
28, 2022 at midnight. Please include your full name and preferred
contact details within the email.</p>
<p class="gmail-mb-3">Please send your proposal and a portfolio of your existing work to <a href="mailto:bcma@museum.bc.ca">bcma@museum.bc.ca</a>.</p>
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