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Museum ofContemporary Art

Detroit

MOCAD EMERGENCYRAPID RESPONSE FUNDRAISER FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVESDear MOCAD supporters

As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens and robs income from local artists withlittle recourse the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is partnering with the CityOffice of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship to help local artists sell their work

The online initiative called the Rapid Response Fundraiser for Artists and Creativesis designed to support artists creatives and the institution itself while all facefinancial hardships after canceled gigs shows exhibits and appearances It also willhelp the museum which like others across the city has had to shut its doors

ldquoIn addition to health concerns this is a challenging moment for many in ourcommunity as we deal with canceled income and revenue streams during uncertaintimesrdquo said MOCAD Executive Director Elysia Borowy-Reeder ldquoMOCAD has alwaysbeen anchored by a rich spirit of community and mutual generosity and we believethat continuing communication and exchange are crucial for all of usrdquo

Local artists interested in selling their work on the MOCAD website should send anemail and a single sample of their work to MOCAD Membership Manager WayneNorthcross at wnorthcrossmocadetroitorg or the ACE Office atdetroitartsandculturegmailcom Chosen artists may sell a single piece of art onthe site If a piece sells the museum will split the proceeds 5050 with the artistBuyers are responsible for arranging shipping

ldquoWe find that most artworks priced from $1000 to $5000 sell quicklyrdquo Northcrosssaid ldquoThis unique time in history is proving the need for interdependent resource-sharing Although we are not a commercial gallery we maintain our mission insupporting the creative ecosystem and to make artwork as accessible as possible tothe public including collectors and art-buyers

Rochelle Riley the cityrsquos Director of Arts and Culture lauded MOCAD for thinking oflocal artists who are struggling because of canceled events gigs and appearances

ldquoMany artists are independent contractors solo workers ndash musicians muralistsdancers poets and others ndash who live 1099 to 1099rdquo she said citing tax forms forfreelancers ldquoI spoke with one artist who lost $30000 in income in a single daybecause of cancellations Shersquos worried about how shersquoll make it through thesummerrdquo

The art fundraiser begins today (Friday March 27) All work will be featured atmocadetroitorg To view all of the artworks available for sale CLICK HERE

Interested artists need to fully fill out MOCADrsquos Agreement Additional informationcan be found below

Frequently Asked Questions

1 How should I price my art Artists should price works commensurate with going market rate for their worksNewer or younger artists might not be sure how to price their work A rough costcalculation might be something like of hours worked x hourly wage x cost ofmaterials + 20

2 Will MOCAD harbor any responsibility for the transaction MOCAD agrees to facilitate the sale and pay the artist and provide recipientcollectorinformation in a timely manner MOCAD does not take responsibility for lost ordamaged art but will request that artists handle shipping paid for by the buyer

3 How many pieces should I submitEach artist may submit only one piece per artist A dyptich or set of works shouldbe submitted as a single work and priced as such

4 How long do I have to ship the works out to the buyer Artists will coordinate shipping directly with the buyer after purchase

CONTACTS

Wayne Northcross Membership ManagerMuseum of Contemporary Art Detroitwnorthcrossmocadetroitorg

Rochelle Riley Director of Arts and CultureOffice of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurshipdetroitartsandculturegmailcom

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MOCAD is where adventurous minds encounter the best incontemporary visual literary music and performing arts Aresponsive center for diverse audiences MOCAD presents art thatcontextualizes interprets educates and expands culture pushing usto the edges of contemporary experience The best way to experienceMOCAD is by becoming a member Stay connected show yoursupport and get special access to the latest in contemporary artmusic and culture Not yet a MOCAD member Join or renew today

MOCAD Support

MOCAD operations are supported by the Fred Aand Barbara M Erb Family Foundation the FordFoundation the Hudson-Webber Foundation theMarjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation TheKresge Foundation the Richard and JaneManoogian Foundation Masco Corporation theMichigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs theNational Endowment for the Arts the QuickenLoans Community Fund and the J Christopherand Anne Reyes Foundation

The A Alfred Taubman Foundation and theReyes Family Foundation supports the JuliaReyes Taubman Challenge Grant a matchingcampaign for the Future Fund

MOCAD capital support for the Future Fund isprovided by the Mandell and Madeleine BermanFoundation the Edward C and Linda DresnerLevy Foundation the Fred A and Barbara M ErbFamily Foundation the John S and James LKnight Foundation the Richard and JaneManoogian Foundation and the Ralph C WilsonJr Legacy Funds at the Community Foundationfor Southeast Michigan Individual supportersinclude Ralph + Karen Basile Frank GallipoliRobert P Holley + Martha J Spear ConnieJacob Marsha + Jeffrey Miro Keith + SoniaPomeroy Cate Strumbos + Dozer and Shelley +Joel Tauber

The John S and James L Knight Foundationsupports MOCAD in experimenting withtechnology and new media to engage regionaland international audiences both inside andoutside the museumrsquos walls Supported programsinclude Daily Rush an online exhibition programfor experimental media and moving imageRadix Experience in the Age of DigitalEverywhere MOCADrsquos long-term new media andtechnology initiative and a series of future-focused technology-based enhancements to theMOCAD campus

MOCADrsquos Curator of New Media + Technology issupported by the John S and James L KnightFoundation

Support for the Susanne Feld Hilberry SeniorCurator is provided by the Susanne Feld HilberryEndowment for the Arts and the Ford Foundation

The Ford Curatorial Fellows at MOCAD aresupported by the Ford Foundation

MOCADs 2016-2021 Strategic Planning Initiativeis funded in part by a generous grant from TheKresge Foundation

Martin Creedrsquos faccedilade project Work No 790

MOCADs connectivity initiative is supported bythe Ralph C Wilson Jr Legacy Funds at theCommunity Foundation for Southeast Michigan

MOCAD exhibitions and public programs aresupported by the A Alfred Taubman Foundation

Mike Kelleyrsquos Mobile Homestead iscommissioned by Artangel in association withMOCAD LUMA Foundation and Mike KelleyFoundation for the Arts with the generoussupport of the Artangel International CircleSupport for Mike Kelleyrsquos Mobile Homestead isprovided by the Mike Kelley Foundation for theArts

MOCAD youth programs are supported by theApplebaum Family Compass Fund AvalonInternational Breads the Mandell and MadeleineBerman Foundation the Edith S BriskinShirleyK Schlafer Foundation the Vera and JosephDresner Foundation Harmony Garden Heart ofNeiman Marcus the MGM Resorts Foundationand the Michigan Council for Arts and CulturalAffairs

The ESBSKS Junior Docents and othereducational programs are supported by the EdithS BriskinShirley K Schlafer Foundation

The A Alfred Taubman Foundation is thepresenting sponsor for Robolights DetroitAdditional support is provided by Robert STaubman The Eisner Foundation and Dale CRosenbloom

The New Red Order Crimes Against Reality isgenerously supported by the John S and JamesL Knight Foundation

Support for Peter Williams Black Universe isprovided by Modern Ancient Brown and Luis DeJesus Los Angeles

Lead funding for Conrad Egyir Terra Nullius isgenerously provided by The Kettering FamilyFoundation with additional support provided bythe Jessica Silverman Gallery

MOCAD would like to thank our LeadershipCircle (Linda Dresner and Ed Levy Roz andScott Jacobson Sonia and Keith Pomeroy Janeand Ed Schulak Sandy Seligman and RobertTaubman) for making these programs possibleMike Kelleyrsquos Mobile Homestead LecturesPoetry Performance Art Exhibitions Film DEPESpace Music Family Day Public ProgrammingEducation Literature and Museum Operations

EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT(2007) is sponsored by generous support fromthe A Alfred Taubman Foundation GavinBrownrsquos Enterprise Spectrum Neon and theApplebaum Family Compass Fund

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is an innovative addition to Detroits vibrant Midtownneighborhood and functions as a hub for the exploration of emerging ideas in the contemporary arts As a non-collecting institution MOCAD is responsive to the cultural content of our time fueling crucial dialogue collaborationand public engagement The Museum is located between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Institute ofthe Arts Wayne State University and the College for Creative Studies The cavernous 22000 square foot building aformer auto dealership has been simply renovated to maintain its raw historic character MOCADrsquos ambitious series ofpublic programs includes lectures musical performances films literary readings and educational activities for areayouth Mobile Homestead by late artist Mike Kelley is a permanent art work located on the grounds of the Museum Itis both a public sculpture and a private personal construction ndash based on the artists childhood home on Palmer Roadin Westland The ground floor serves as a community event space by and for a diverse public as Kelley intendedMOCAD is generously supported by individual members private and corporate foundations and government agenciesMore information can be found at mocadetroitorg

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