Vortex 2006: A Juried Art Exhibition hosted by Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse, challenges Massachusetts artists to submit original and inspirational work that explores the role Interconnectivity plays in art.
 
The Blue Men -- who come from that part of us which yearns to express creativity, innovation, and humor -- invite all artists to examine, through their artwork, the dynamics of Interconnectivity in their shared communities
 
This year’s exhibition will be juried by Nora Donnelly, Senior Registrar at Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art, Ricardo D. Barreto, Director of UrbanArts Institute at MassArt, Chris McCarthy, director of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum as well as an artist representative from the Blue Man Group Boston creative community. Deadline for submissions is October 2, 2006.
 
Artwork will be accepted in two age divisions: 12 - 17 years old and 18 + years old.

In the 18+  division, four selected artists’ work will be on exhibit in The Charles Playhouse lobby for up to one year. In addition, the selected artists in the 18 + division will receive cash prizes  ($2500 Grand Prize, $1000 Second, $500 each for Third and Fourth).

In the 12 - 17 years old division, the Grand Prize recipient will receive up to $500 tuition reimbursement to art classes of their choice.  Each selected artist in the 12 – 17 years old division will receive up to $100 worth of art supplies for their school and have their artwork displayed at the Boston Children’s Museum. Selected artist’s work will be unveiled at a special event currently scheduled for October 2006.
  
For submission guidelines (acceptable medium and dimensions), instructions and a downloadable entry form, visit www.blueman.com/vortex.

Further information is available by calling 617-542-6700 x12.

-- OnStage Boston

07/28/06