Call for 2017 Site-Specific Artist Installations at Eastern State Penitentiary

Opportunities
January 21, 2016

Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) Historic Site is currently accepting proposals for its 2017 season of site-specific artist installations. ESP seeks installations that will explore institution’s history, and evoke a broad range of emotions. They seek installations that will make connections between the complex history of this building and today’s criminal justice system and corrections policies. They are offering two funding levels: $7,500 per standard project, and $15,000 per Criminal Justice Today project. The deadline for proposals is June 15. Click here for guidelines and applications. 

Image: Michelle Handelman, Beware the Lily Law

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