KehTing, partnering with Eightfold Coffee Shop, is excited to invite Los Angeles-based artists to submit their artworks for a group exhibition at Eightfold Coffee’s Echo Park location, running from August to September 2024.
This exhibition, themed “A Moment with Pets,” celebrates the moments when we feel supported, loved, accompanied, or playfully trolled by our furry (or not so furry) friends. This exhibition is also dedicated to the frequent fluffy visitors of Eightfold and those patiently (or not) waiting for their humans to return home from a coffee run. A part of the proceeds from this group exhibition will be donated to a local animal shelter.
“No cat purrs unless someone is around to listen.”
– The Tribe of Tigers, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
“One of my favorite things to do was to learn new tricks, as the boy called them, which consisted of him speaking to me in encouraging tones and then feeding me treats.”
– A Dog’s Purpose, W. Bruce Cameron
Artists are invited to submit artworks that extend beyond simple portraiture, encapsulating the unique interactions and connections between pets and their human companions. All works submitted by 11:59 PM June 30th, 2024 will be considered.
Please see below for more submission details.
About Eightfold Coffee
More than just a coffee shop, Eightfold stands as a prominent supporter of the arts within the local community, known for its commitment to providing emerging artists with a platform to showcase their work. Two Eightfold locations at Echo Park and Art District have hosted an array of exhibitions and events, featuring artists such as Tim Kim, Sinziana Velicescu, Stella Mulroney, Cindy Hsu Zell, highlighting its versatility and openness to diverse artistic expressions. Eightfold is also a gathering place for various community events including artist pop-up sales and recurring pet-related gatherings like the Art District Dog Club and Echo Park Kitty Club.
Artworks selected for this group exhibition will not only be on display at the Echo Park location, but will also be shared among approximately 10k followers and subscribers of Eightfold via Instagram and Newsletters.
About KehTing
This exhibition is curated and organized by KehTing, an independent curatorial collective.
KehTing [客厅/Kètīng/living room] translates to living room in English. However, the literal meaning of living room is a space for living, while the literal meaning KehTing/客厅 is a space for hosting guests. The definitions are over-simplified, yet in each culture this space in a home embodies much more. Living between English and Chinese speaking cultures, Jiayi Hou and Yumu Huo found themselves relating to both of these meanings. The Los Angeles based curators met during their Master’s program in curatorial practice and co-founded KehTing – a curatorial project that extends their living room as an exhibition space to host guests – artists and friends who create and thrive through art.
Submission Details
Exhibition Dates
August 17th - September 29th, 2024
Exhibition Venue
Eightfold Coffee, Echo Park Sunset Blvd
1294 W Sunset Blvd, Los angeles, CA 90026
Exhibition Theme
A Moment with Pets
Open Call Duration
June 1st - 30th, 2024
Deadline for submitting artwork to the open call is June 30th, 2024, 11:59 pm PST
Eligibility
Artworks submitted must be able to be exhibited on the wall (paintings, photography, collage, wall installation, video suitable for playing on small screen, etc.)
The artist must be based in the Los Angeles or SoCal area to submit works for this exhibition.
Specification and Requirements
For each submission, the artist may submit up to 3 distinct pieces of work for consideration.
The submission fee is $5 (non-refundable) to submit up to 3 individual pieces.
If the artist wishes to submit more than 3 artworks, please start an additional submission.
The fee supports the organization and fabrication of this exhibition and ensures that KenTing is sustainable. We will be dedicating all submission fees to exhibition costs. We appreciate your support.
If selected, artists do not pay extra fees to participate in the exhibition.
If lack of funds for the submission fee is stopping the artist from participating in the open call, please reach out to KehTing via email.
To submit the artworks, please include an online transfer link under the corresponding question in the submission form.
The artist may submit artworks with any online transfer links (e.g. google drive, WeTransfer) as long as the images can be downloaded directly via the link.
Please title your image files with “Artist name, Artwork title, Year, Medium, Dimensions, Price (or NFS).”
Images must show the exact work you are submitting and the artwork must be complete. Please do not submit works in progress.
The artist should be responsible for delivering their artworks on the installation day to the exhibition venue, along with any insurance.
The tentative installation date for this exhibition is August 12th, 2024.
Artworks delivered for exhibition must be fully prepared for display. In case framing is necessary, The artist is required to undertake this task prior to the installation of the exhibition.
If video work of an artist is selected, the artist is responsible for formatting the file for exhibition devices.
KehTing and Eightfold Coffee will collectively retain a 40% commission total on all sales made during the exhibition. Part of the commission will be donated to a local animal shelter. Please take it into account when pricing your artworks.
Artworks are not required to be for sale, if your submitted pieces are not to be sold please specify that it’s “NFS” in the submission form.
All artworks on display must be original work. If the artist wishes to sell prints of the artwork, please list the information about the prints (dimensions, editions, and price) in the additional information section in the submission form.
Photography and Marketing
If selected the artist agrees to permit KehTing and Eightfold to photograph and/or videotape exhibited work for publicity or educational purposes.
The artist, KehTing, and Eightfold coffee will all be responsible for promoting the Exhibition through their respective networks and channels.
KehTing will create and distribute press releases and promotional materials, and connect to potential PR opportunities.
Liability
Although artworks will be handled with care and invigilation will be provided whilst the exhibition is open to the public, KehTing or Eightfold cannot be responsible for loss or damage to artworks, and the artist is encouraged to carry their own insurance.
The artworks in the exhibition will be selected and curated by curators of KehTing.
If the artwork is selected, the artist will be notified via email by July 20th, 2024.
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Open call for this project has ended. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the exhibition.