CALL FOR PROPOSALS: For its upcoming public art series entitled 40°, 73°: Works at the Intersection of Art and Ecology, The Canary Project seeks 3 artists to create site-specific works in Brooklyn (40°N, 73°W), that engage the public in experiencing global ecology on a local level. The work should resonate with specific places throughout Brooklyn and the daily lives of the people that live there. The projects will be implemented during a one- to three-week period in late September to early October 2008 and will culminate in a presentation at the Old American Can Factory in Brooklyn. Following the artists’ presentations, a panel consisting of community leaders, arts practitioners, and local ecologists will respond to the work. The 3 artists selected by the jury will receive a $800 stipend and staff support from The Canary Project to assist in the realization of their project.

40°, 73° is a project produced by The Canary Project, an organization that produces visual media, events, and artwork that build public understanding of human-induced climate change and energize commitment to solutions. In addition to producing original work, Canary collaborates directly with artists through logistical support, financial support, creative brainstorm/formation, and/or the project’s distribution. Depending on the format, the works are incorporated into our exhibitions, publications, presentations, education projects, and website. Collaborating artists include Eve Mosher, Frtiz Haeg, Josh Kit Clayton, Jon Santos, and others.