[DowntownArtists] Call for Artists - Vapor Eyes

[nck at niche.la]

Niche Video Art, in conjunction with Vapor Brothers, present “Vapor Eyes,”
a functional art show featuring customized Vaporizers.  This open juried
show will be held at Niche Video Art (4th Floor) and the Spring Arts
Collective (Mezzanine) in the Spring Arts Tower during the Downtown Art
Walk in April and May 2008.

“Vapor Eyes” opens April 10, 2008 and runs till June 1, 2008 with a
special Opening on April 20, 2008.

All artist designed shells are guaranteed to be exhibited inside the
gallery during the length of the show; however, only 40 selected designs
out of 150 juried by Niche Video Art and Vapor Brothers will be executed
into a fully functioning Vaporizer.  Functioning Vaporizers are built with
a light that glows from the bottom when turned on in the color of the
artist's choice.  If no color is specified, a blue light will glow from
the heating element glass, and a blue/green mix from the bottom.  The
artist may collaborate with Vapor Brothers to change the light color in
the heater glass and/or the bottom.  Available colors are purple, blue,
red, green, yellow, white (with purple cast), and orange.

Final vaporizer designs should be functional and should survive 150F
without cracking or peeling, especially in the areas near the heater.  In
addition, the inner cavity that houses the heating element should be kept
free of obstructions.  Vapor Brothers is available to help artists work
within these constraints.  Please note that all Vaporizer shells delivered
to the artists will be bare wood.

HOW IT WORKS: Selected artists must arrange to pick up their wooden
Vaporizer shell at Niche Video Art from Feb 2nd - 16th from 11AM - 4PM. 
Please arrange a time.  All vaporizer shells must be returned complete to
Niche Video Art by March 1, 2008.

The Vapor Brothers first invented the first wood-box style glass on glass
vaporizer in 1999.  A vaporizer is a device used to release therapeutic
compounds from herbs as an alternative to smoking.  This will be the first
art show showcasing customized Vaporizers.

For more information about participating in Vapor Eyes, please contact Nic
Cha Kim of Niche Video Art at nck at niche.la / (213) 247-0002.

IMPORTANT DATES
- Exhibition and sale dates: April 10 – June 1, 2008
- Entries Accepted: February 16 - March 1, 2008
- Acceptance Notification: March 8, 2008

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

SALES: Niche Video Art retains a 40% commission on the retail price of all
works sold in the gallery.  We will help artists determine retail price.

To participate:
1.	Please send a cover letter addressing the proposed work
2.	An artist statement
3.	Resume listing previous exhibitions

All selected artists will be listed on the website March 8, 2008. Niche
Video Art serves collectors and enthusiasts of video art in Downtown Los
Angeles.  The gallery represents over 20 artists and includes video art,
limited edition digital prints, and electronic functional art.  Niche
Video Art is located at 453 S. Spring St. #443, LA, CA 90057.  Gallery
hours are Saturday 12:00PM to 5:00PM.  Contact info: (213) 247-0002 or
nck at niche.la.  Established in 2005 by Gallery Row founder Nic Cha Kim and
video artist woodywise, the company’s mission is to increase awareness and
appreciation for the video and digital medium.