One of the positive outcomes of our first project is an ongoing dialogue among artists on the conceptual inspirations derived from interaction with a historic building, as a symbol of a community. We hope that this will be a prototype for similar projects engaging other historic sites of meaning with the potential to enrich our collective community and memory.
Cultural heritage is fluid concept, and our first project based on the historic Orchard Street Shul in New Haven successfully expanded notions of what cultural heritage means for creative artists from all cultural backgrounds.
We are interested in maintaining an open dialogue in future projects. Please contact us directly with ideas for future projects so that we may brainstorm together.
Our guidelines are available on request. Key elements include:
- Projects should have a lead time of about 18 months, so that artist - participants can engage in research in developing proposals for new work, as well as offering them the opportunity to exchange information and collectively shape the project.
- With a longer lead time, the project can begin to take form prior to confirming an exhibition venue.
- Open calls for participation are an important aspect of the Cultural Heritage Artists Project, so that artists working together can forge new ways of engaging and building community.
Expanding the Orchard Street Shul project
The Cultural Heritage Artists Project is also interested in expandng our original project on the Orchard Street Shul and on Silent Witnesses. Please contact us if you are interested in helping with:
- Traveling our Exhibition
- Developing a Virtual extension of our Project
- Working with other related projects.