Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery • 650 E. Kendall St., Cambridge MA
Calling all Boston-area artists for a public art installation opportunity! The Art Wall at CAA @ Canal provides an expansive opportunity for visual artists and organizations to engage with the public in Cambridge’s vibrant Kendall Square area.
The Art Wall is a 24 feet long by 8 feet tall portable wall located in the window of 650 E. Kendall Street – on Termeer Square in the vibrant Canal District area of Kendall Square. The Cambridge Art Association (CAA) is seeking proposals for installations in the window/on beginning in May 2025, and ending in December 2025.
Installations must be installed by the artist, on a mutually agreed upon schedule. Installations will remain in place for approximately a period of 3 months, after which they will be removed by the artist(s). Installations may present a new idea or concept, or may feature existing artwork – we’re interested in seeing your ideas! Installations that connect the vibrant arts and life sciences communities of Cambridge are of particular interest.
Approximate display periods:
- May – August 2025
- September – December 2025
FAQ
The Art Wall @ Canal comprises a 24 foot long by 8 foot tall moveable, museum-quality wall. There is approximately 3 feet of clearance between the window and the wall. Artwork or installations may be wall mounted, placed on pedestals, on displayed on the floor. Artwork or objects cannot be suspended from the ceiling. Installation involving plants or other organic matter (living or preserved) are not permitted, per the property management. Applicants should note – the windows are not UV glazed, and are subject to sun exposure throughout the day.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Below is a list of required materials you will need to be fully prepared:
- Artist Contact Information.
- Artist Biography. The max word count is 100 words. An artist biography talks about your background and is written in 3rd person (avoiding resume format). Your biography will be displayed on a webpage linked to this opportunity.
- Artist Statement written in the 3rd person. The max word count is 100 words. We recommend that you speak about the work you are submitting or what drives your artistic practice as a whole. Your artist statement will be displayed on a webpage linked to this opportunity if your work is accepted.
- Artist CV/Resume.
- Artwork Images. Please include high resolution files (300 dpi, JPEG, CMYK, minimum of 1024 pixels wide).
- Artwork Checklist. Please upload a pdf of the artwork images and artwork information, including all Titles, Medium, Dimensions (in inches), and Prices.Please note: any accepted artworks valued at $7,500 or above must be accompanied by a liability waiver.
IMAGE PREPARATION
Before starting your application make sure you have all your information together. To apply you will need the following information:
Artwork Information:
- Title
- Medium
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- Price/value
File Size:
- Submittable allows for a maximum file size of 5MB
- Videos can be linked to YouTube, Vimeo, etc in the “additional information” section
File Names:
- Lastname_Firstname_Title.jpg (main image)
- Lastname_Firstname_Title_Detail.jpg (additional supporting image – 3D work only)
Application Fee
It is free to apply to the Art Wall at CAA @ Canal application.
Deadline to apply
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Image in header courtesy of Amy Dyer
Have questions? If you have questions after reviewing the above information, please email Associate Director, Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org, or call us at 617.876.0246
Once submitted, changes cannot be made to any application. All applications must be entered via Submittable.
All decisions are final.
This opportunity is sponsored by BioMed Realty