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City Rising seeks A/V, video, sound, multimedia, or interdisciplinary artist for Beyond These Gates.

Indianapolis, IN · City Rising
Open nowFree to apply5-7 minute pieces, 5…

City Rising seeks artists working in A/V, video, sound, or multimedia to create a series of short audiovisual works for a live public event at the former Indiana Women's Prison site in Indianapolis. The commission involves producing five 7-minute pieces, five 3.5-minute pieces, and closing credits focused on memory and incarceration. The application deadline is September 8, 2026.

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Deadline. September 8, 2026

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Cost to apply. Free to apply

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“$2,000 paid artistic commission with defined project budget”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. 5-7 minute pieces, 5 three-and-a-half-minute pieces, 2-minute closing credits sequence; project timeline August 20, 2026 – November 11, 2026

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“City Rising selects artist; selection date September 11, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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