The Transmission Commission Collective (TCC) seeks submissions for Rare & Raw, a curated exhibition exploring queer representation, historical visual culture and contemporary art production. The TCC invites proposals that investigate notions of queer knowledge, history and intergenerational pedagogy.

Queer communities are experiencing an overwhelming gap between older and younger generations—due to technology and generational lifestyles as well as the many lives decimated by AIDS. The past remains integral to queer epistemology and representation. The intention of Rare & Raw is to promote dialogue that is invested in queer history and artistic production.

  • How has history shaped current discourse of queer representation and visual culture?
  • What is the role of accessibility in queer history and contemporary art practices?
  • How have notions of the archive informed contemporary queer art?

 

The Transmission Commission Collective (TCC) is accepting proposals for film and video; painting and drawing; photography; installation; multi-media.

  • For film, video and/or installation DVD’s must be NTSC formatted
  • Statement/Proposal, no more than 500 words
  • C.V, no more than 3 pages
  • For flatwork CD’s maximum 10 images 300 DPI [list 1-10 with title]
  • Image list with number, title, media and date
  • Support material such as catalogues and reviews accepted

Deadline: January 20, 2010
Submissions cannot be returned

Send to: c/o Rare & Raw
100 Dovercourt Ave
Toronto, Ont
Canada M6J 3C3

For inquiries or questions: rare.raw.exhibition@gmail.com

The Transmission Commission Collective (TCC) is Kelly McCray and Steph Rogerson