Set in Motion is a night of contemporary video art and experimental short film screenings hosted by Purdue University’s Fountain Gallery in Lafayette, IN.  These films will explore how motion, time, repetition, and narrative can change the way we see art.  With video capabilities becoming part of our everyday, we encourage artists to challenge the medium, and in turn question our reality.

Open Call
We are now accepting short video works for the first Set in Motion screening night. Animation and live action videos welcome. Videos should not exceed 10 minutes in duration.

Eligibility
Open to artists over the age of 18 residing in the United States. Entries must be original works made by a single artist or group of artists in the past 3 years. Artists may submit up to 3 videos via URL, DropBox, or WeTransfer.  Video file should be .mp4 or .mov format. 1080 p (preferable) or 720 p.  Current faculty, staff, and students at Purdue University are eligible to enter.

Entry Fee
There is no entry fee for this opportunity.

Procedure
1. Entrants may submit up to three (3) original video works completed in the
last four years (2011 - 2014). Digital entries only.
2. Files should be submitted by URL, DropBox, or WeTransfer emailed to galleries@purdue.edu (use “Set in Motion Entry: (your name)” for subject line.
3. Entries must be received at Purdue Galleries by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2014.
4. Include in the email the following information: Name of piece, year, description, filename and personal bio/statement (150 words max).

Presentation
Videos will be displayed via video projector, sequenced from an iTunes playlist. Please ensure that your video plays properly from the iTunes player. Requested video formats are .mp4 or .mov.

Purdue Galleries reserve the right to reject improperly formatted videos.

Agreement and copyright
With the submission of artwork to review, the artist agrees to all terms set forth in this prospectus and grants permission to photograph and reproduce any accepted work for the catalogue, an exhibition website, and for publicity purposes.

Calendar

May 30, 2014 entries due at Purdue Galleries by 5:00 pm

June 6, 2014 Notification of jury decisions emailed

June 20, 2014 screening at Purdue’s Fountain Gallery, 330 Main Street, Lafayette, Indiana 47901

For more information, contact:

Lisa Wicka or Liz Erlewine at galleries@purdue.edu or (765) 496-2958