Become a Sponsored Artist

“High Concept Laboratories provides services that allow small arts non-profits to flourish in Chicago. Their active cross-pollination of the arts is an incredibly beneficial thing to a community that thrives on collaboration and partnership.” —Ryan Muncy, Executive Director Ensemble Dal Niente

Apply for Sponsorship

Sponsored Projects are determined three times a year and span four month periods, after which a private showing will highlight the work created during the Artist's sponsorship with High Concept Laboratories (HCL). HCL will act as a producing partner, working to connect the Sponsored Artist with low or no-cost workspace (depending on project and budget). Additionally, Sponsored Artists will benefit from the use of HCL offices for meetings and small fundraisers, promotion opportunities on the HCL website, facebook page, blog, and use of our mailing list, temporary housing for visiting artists, temporary storage space, administrative support as well as artistic support from our staff and close network of artists. Upon completion of residencies, opportunities may exist for additional support and funding from HCL for projects of superior merit and quality.

Sponsorship Deadlines:

Spring Season 2012: November 30th, 2011

Summer Season 2012: March 30th, 2012

Fall Season 2012: July 30th, 2012

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