The Lab invites artists to submit applications for its fifth cycle starting in June 2024. This year, artists who have previously exhibited are welcome to reapply, and curators can submit applications jointly with artists.
 

30.03.24- 28.02.24

About the Lab

The experimental art space, celebrating six years of activity in June 2024, is located at Herzl 119, Tel Aviv, and is managed by The Lab's team consisting of Curator Sharon Toval and team members Yarden Sasson and Noam Reshef.
 

The Lab emphasizes personal and continuous research in collaboration with each artist, focusing on artistic processes and creation. It provides a window for freedom and action, featuring captivating artists who share their thoughts and realize their fantasies. With over 50 artists, curators, and a dedicated audience, The Lab fosters a diverse artistic community and invites you to contribute to its ongoing knowledge engine, turning it into an action research hub. 

Visit this website to learn more about the Lab's activities.

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Who can apply?

This call is open to active artists regardless of age, religion, race, gender, or physical location. Artists who have exhibited previously are encouraged to reapply, and curators can submit joint applications with artists.


Threshold Conditions:
You have exhibited in 4 group exhibitions or at least 1 solo show,
OR
you have performed 3 significant performances in the last five years in the fields of play, dance, or sound.

Participation Fee: Monthly membership fees range between 370-400 ILS, covering venue costs for the year.
Selected artists commit to paying these fees throughout the year.

About the Selection Process:
The Lab selects 10 artists annually through a professional jury.
Curator Sharon Toval works closely with selected artists throughout the curatorial process.​

To submit candidacy

In order to submit candidacy, please send the following in ONE PDF FILE that does not exceed 8 MB:

 

1.  CV and contact information.

2.  Artist statement - up to 150 words.

3.  Main portfolio comprised of recent works and exhibitions – up to 10 images.

4.  Link to updated website or Facebook/Instagram where your work is shown (if relevant).

5.  Initial thoughts on an experimental research project – up to one A4 page.
This text should detail thoughts about an artistic experiment in The Lab that goes beyond regular practice and why it is intended for the lab as opposed to any other gallery.

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Confirmation of application receipt will be sent within five days of material submission. 

Please send materials to the email address: thelabcall@gmail.com and indicate candidate’s name and last name in the email’s subject line, in Hebrew and English.

Candidates who have already applied to previous calls or have previously participated in The Lab's various programs are eligible to resubmit their applications.

Deadline for submission – 30.03.2024 at 8 pm

 

The first round of artists will be chosen after this date. Following that, the final participating artists will be selected in a second round. The shortlisted artists will be revealed on social media and in an individual email.

 

Committee members

Nurit Tal-Tenne – Contemporary art curator.
Tomer Sapir– Artist, Curator and educator.
Shira Gepstien – Visual Artist.
Yonatan Ullman – Visual Artist.

 

For questions and enquiries – please contact us to:  thelabcall@gmail.com

We wish everyone a creative and productive year.

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Information about processes at the Lab is available on this site: www.sharontoval.com 

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