an international, virtual exhibition
CALL DATES: MARCH 24 - MAY 5
Artist Notifications: May 15, Show runs June 1-30
***NEW AWARDS INTRODUCED FOR VANGUARD***
MIAMI-BASED CURATOR:
TAM GRYN
JUNIPER RAG is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for innovative artists around the world to participate in a juried virtual exhibition curated by art industry visionary Tam Gryn who specializes in the intersection between art and other industries, new creative economies, crypto for creative communities, satisfying audiences’ desire for new and genuine art experiences, generating buzz, newfound exposure and foot traffic through art.
This is our 3rd exhibition in a series about pushing boundaries in art practice. We extend a loud invitation to artists across all mediums who are pushing boundaries to submit their work for consideration for VANGUARD.
VANGUARD
A challenge to reimagine the dynamic relationship between art + the future.
In recent years, the dynamic relationship between art and its future has evolved into a nuanced and intricate interplay, continuously reshaping our world. Technology now plays an unprecedented role, although it has always been intertwined with art throughout history. Innovation and experimentation have long been pivotal, from ancient cave paintings to the latest digital creations. Today, artists harness technology more than ever to forge new and inventive modes of expression, while also delving into the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of technological progress. We invite visionary artists to join us in redefining the canvas where traditional mediums converge with technology. VANGUARD calls upon artists rooted in traditional fine arts to explore the transformative intersection with cutting-edge mediums. From the timeless strokes of a canvas to the latest digital innovations, this open invitation aims to bridge the gap between enduring contemporary practices and the pioneering advances of our time.
Calling all visionary artists to join us in reshaping the canvas where traditional mediums meet technology. VANGUARD invites artists working in traditional fine arts to explore the transformative intersection with cutting-edge mediums. From the enduring strokes of a canvas to the latest digital marvels, this open call seeks to bridge the gap between the time-honored contemporary practices and the innovative advances we see today.
Open to artists exploring these questions:
How can emerging mediums redefine artistic expression?
How can we express our relationship with the future or tech using traditional mediums?
In what ways does the future of art challenge and reshape traditional notions of art and creativity?
What dialogues can unfold between artists utilizing diverse innovative mediums?
How can these mediums illuminate the social, cultural, and ethical implications of its own advancement?
All mediums welcomed. Most artists are using technology today in their workflow. Photos, social media, applications all play a part in the process of artists today. Consider how you are advancing in your process today using new ways to make and show our work.
We seek singular or collaborative works that merge different artistic disciplines either conceptually or physically.
This present moment in our creative life used to be an imagined future.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for Art: Deadline May 5, 2024
Artist Notifications: May 15, 2024
Virtual Show Opening: July 18, 4-9 pm
Show runs June 1 - 30, 2024
GUEST CURATOR TAM GRYN
We are thrilled to collaborate with Tam Gryn, Art Curator and Author of “How to Create and Sell NFTs, A Guide For All Artists”, Tam Gryn specializes in the intersection between art and other industries, new creative economies, crypto for creative communities, satisfying audiences’ desire for new and genuine art experiences, generating buzz, newfound exposure and foot traffic through art. Her latest client is The Moore Building Miami.
She is also in the Curatorial team at Clitsplash, a female founded artistic collective that stands for liberation, equal representation and diverse perspectives on human sexuality.
Tam is the former Director of Fine Arts at Rally.io where she helped artists create their own autonomous crypto economies as well as Head Curator at SHOWFIELDS where she helped to bridge art with retail through art and brand collaborations.
She is a Guest Lecturer at Harvard Business School and New York Academy of the Arts. Tam currently contributes to Decentralized Arts by BanklessDAO and Women in Web3 Equity Miami. She is the former Head of the Curatorial Department of the Artist Pension Trust as well as Head Curator for RAW POP UP and Founder of Culturadora. Tam sits on the board of the Kulturespace Foundation in Berlin.
Originally from Venezuela, she studied Art History at the Sorbonne University. She then specialized in Politics and Diplomacy at the Reichman University in Israel and received her M.A. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Tel Aviv University.
Tam has curated multiple art exhibitions as well as charity fundraisers. Cultural projects that Tam and her team produced hosted 300,000+ individuals, curated 300+ site-specific art installations by global artists and reached 13B+ in online impressions.
Clients and collaborators include The Brooklyn Museum, The Whitney Museum, La Biennale di Venezia, United Talent Agency (UTA), 2x4, McCann WorldGroup, Sothebys, The Brooks Museum, Mastercard, NFT.nyc, Polygon, Zsona Maco, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico, Swire Group, Surface Magazine, Locust Projects, Glossier, Heineken, Bombay Sapphire, The Glenlivet, Diptyque, Evian, SVA School of Visual Arts NYC, Neuehouse, Downtown Development Authority Miami, Miami Design District, Lincoln Rd, VICE, Paper Magazine, CNN, CULTURED Mag, The Bakehouse Art Complex, The LA Art Show, Untitled Miami, Inga Gallery, University of Miami, Brickell City Centre and many more.
AWARDS for VANGUARD
1st Place:
Artist will receive a Vanguard Solo Virtual Exhibition Package
Virtual exhibition published on our website, complimentary placement in our ART MARKET,
+ complimentary inclusion in a virtual group exhibition with us within the next year,
a promotion on our social media and a banner on our website homepage, a $4K value.
2nd Place:
Artist will receive a Vanguard Feature Interview Package 1
Published on our website, complimentary placement in our ART MARKET,
+ complimentary inclusion in a virtual group exhibition with us within the next year, a $2K value
3rd Place:
Artist will receive a Vanguard Feature Interview Package 2
Published on our website, complimentary placement in our ART MARKET, a $1K value
BENEFITS
for selected artists always include:
Promotion on social media channels
Virtual exhibition published on our website
Possible artist features, interviews or videos
Join our supportive international art community
Show your work to new audiences outside of your own network
Connect with new curators and collectors
Gain new artist and collector followers
Enjoy benefits of our paid promotions for the show increasing our reach
Access to exclusive calls for art (live and virtual) as new members of our community
