{"title":"Bend Collaborative Artist Summit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bend Collaborative Art Summit (October 2-4 at artHouse LTA \u0026amp; The Open Arts Center) is a three-day event, free to the public, where local artists collaborate in real time on large-scale works. An application process by way of a Call for Artists will result in the selection of eight artists chosen to participate in the inaugural Summit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay One features a public Meet \u0026amp; Greet and Artist Showcase at artHouse LTA. Days Two and Three take place at the Open Arts Center, where artists engage in two formats: (1) a sequential “passing” process, where one artist begins a piece and others build upon it, and (2) simultaneous group creation on 72” x 72” canvases. A live panel discussion will follow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA professional videographer will be present during the three-day Summit to document the events, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges these artists experience as well as the beauty that comes out of embracing each other's stylistic differences. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis event is designed as the first edition of an annual program. To support the first ever Bend Collaborative Artist Summit, please click here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"support-the-bend-collaborative-artist-summit","title":"Support the Bend Collaborative Artist Summit","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bend Collaborative Artist Summit is an experiment in what happens when artists stop working in isolation and start building something together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis inaugural Summit is a pilot program, designed to explore the creative process in a live setting that is completely free and open to the public. Over the course of three days, participating artists will navigate the challenges of relinquishing individual control in order to co-create large-scale works as a team. The resulting friction, breakthroughs and outcomes will be documented in a short film. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is an intentional, hands-on event built from the ground up here in Bend. We are looking forward to highlighting this brave and talented group of artists willing to step outside their normal patterns and environment and explore what becomes possible when placed in the same room with the space, support, and collaborative energy to create freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour contribution helps make that happen. Funds go directly toward the infrastructure for creation, specifically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLodging for non-local artists traveling to Bend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterials and supplies used during collaborative art exhibitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarketing and outreach to build a strong, engaged audience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProduction of a documentary capturing the process and outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf this first year lands the way we believe it will, it opens the door for something much bigger:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore artists selected with increasingly focused specialization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArtist-led workshops and public access opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA dedicated track for younger and emerging artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe envision this as an annual program that willl continue to grow over time. If you believe in artists having space to take risks, connect, and create work that wouldn’t exist otherwise, this is how you support it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DonateMate","offers":[{"title":"Ref: 49100d27-c74e-4840-9436-39c5510ab19b","offer_id":43722212278350,"sku":"SK-BCAS-001","price":3.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2380\/8078\/files\/IMG_37643.png?v=1775716312"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2380\/8078\/collections\/IMG_37643.png?v=1776453417","url":"https:\/\/arthouselta.com\/collections\/bend-collaborative-artist-summit.oembed","provider":"yrstruly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}