I was working away last week – minding my own business, when my wonderfully inspiring friend Tom sent me a Direct Message on Twitter informing me of an awesome opportunity – Bravo is hosting casting calls for a New Reality Contemporary Art Show. I immediately went to check it out, and I decided that very day that I had to go for it!
What is the show about?
Apparently Bravo is hosting casting calls for what they are currently calling The Untitled Art Project. The show’s concept has not been fully explained nor will it be until the series airs, but the basic concept is similar to that of Project Runway or Top Design – a group of specially chosen artists are given art projects they must complete within a certain time frame and then they are critiqued. I would assume that the playing field of artists is narrowed each week by an artist being let go after each challenge, but again I don’t know the full scoop.
Why in the world would I subject myself to the scrutiny such a show involves?
1. I love the idea of the life and work of an artist being shared with the public as a form of art appreciation for regular people. If my ego has to suffer a little so that more people have an appreciation for the handmade, then so be it.
2. I am tired of people thinking that just because I work from home and make art, that I am lazy and have it easy. I work 10-12 hours a day and I have to work through struggles daily just as anyone does. I want the world to see what it is I do.
3. I also think that it is an amazing opportunity for any artist to grow both as a person and as a creative mind. Creative Challenges are necessary for growth, and I am craving some creative challenges lately instead of the normal everyday financial challenges.
4. If I were to make the show, it could mean an amazing leap for my career, and who doesn’t want that?
What do you have to do to interview?
IN addition to providing a resume, the artist must fill out a 23 page application that asks a wide range of questions, including information about your artistic career as well as your personal life. Also the artist must provide a digital portfolio as well as a hardcopy portfolio for review during the casting call. I have been working on these items for 2 weeks now, and I have surprised myself with the breadth of my work and have found the introspection necessary for filling out the application both challenging and enlightening. It is exciting that this is already a growing experience for me, and I haven’t even left my studio yet!
When do you go?
I leave for the Miami casting call Monday, July 13th, and I will return from the casting call on the 14th probably pretty late. The drive is 9 hours for me, and I have no idea if I will be going alone or not, and I really don’t care – as long as I am there. How fun! An adventure… Wish me luck!
For More Information on the Bravo Show and the Casting Call, please go to the Bravo site.
Thanks so much for sharing your adventure. It is nice to hear you acknowledge that simply filling out the application and getting your portfolio together was a growth experience. So much happens when we just say, “Yes,” to opportunities, even before we know what they might entail.
Good luck. I can’t wait to read your updates!
I can’t imagine anyone more suited for something like this. Not only are you uber talented but you are an amazing person. Your very charming personality would bring warmth and caring to a group of competing artists. I hope they choose you because you deserve to be recognized for your talent and years of hard work. I will pray for you that day.