Armature: A Call for Works About Structure
Overview
Armature: A Call for Works About Structure positions the concept of structure as a dual provocation—at once a formal concern with material, spatial, and compositional systems, and a conceptual inquiry into the invisible supports that underwrite creative expression. The term 'armature' traditionally denotes the internal framework of a sculpture, and this call extends that logic across photography, painting, sculpture, film, visual art, and illustration, suggesting an interdisciplinary curatorial framework that values material and spatial inquiry. The opportunity is structured as a residency with an exhibition component, indicating that selected practitioners will be afforded time, space, and a public platform for their work. The program operates on a seasonal model, with nine exhibition periods and a recurring Grand Jury Award of $1,000 granted to one work during each period. This recurring structure signals an ongoing institutional commitment rather than a single event, offering multiple points of recognition and visibility over time. Artists are required to submit a $45.00 USD fee, a financial commitment that underscores the professional stakes of the application. In return, selected works are eligible for the Grand Jury Award and inclusion in the residency and exhibition framework. The curatorial vision centers on what lies beneath the surface: systems, supports, and architectures that give form to creative expression. This is not a call for works that merely depict structures, but for practices that interrogate the armature—the underlying logic, scaffolding, and material conditions—of their own making. The jury will likely seek works that demonstrate a rigorous engagement with form and concept, where structure is not a given but a question.