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ARCHIVES & ULL Fletcher Hall Gallery Presents: Next Phase

Project Overview
NEXT PHASE is a hybrid program that combines hands-on workshops with a group exhibition. Hosted by ARCHIVES in collaboration with ULL Fletcher Hall Gallery, Next Phase is designed for emerging to mid-career artists who are ready expand their practice beyond traditional formats. This program requires artists to enter with a body of work that is complete or nearly complete. Artists interested in participating should fill out this application by Monday July 21st.
Location: Fletcher Hall, Room 207, 421 East Lewis Street Lafayette, LA 70504
Project Timeline:

Thursday July 24th 5:30pm-7:00pm: Orientation @ Fletcher Hall Gallery

Thursday July 31st 5:30pm-7:00pm: Workshop @ TBD

Thursday August 7th 5:30pm-7:00pm: Workshop @ Fletcher Hall Gallery

Thursday August 14th 5:30pm-7:00pm: Workshop @ Fletcher Hall Gallery

Week of August 18th: Exhibition Installtion Begins @ Fletcher Hall Gallery
Over the course of the program, artists will expand and transform that work through:
One-on-one mentorship
Public workshops and lectures
Collaborative experimentation
Artists are encouraged to introduce new components, including performance, installation, sound, text, or other non-traditional or non-visual aspects. The main focus being to experiment with versatility, scaled works, and diverse mediums.

The process culminates in a real-time group exhibition that evolves during the program: a space where experimentation, feedback, and growth are prioritized over perfection.
We are placing priority on projects that incorporate the following elements:

Versatility

Flexibility

Scalability of Work

Diverse Use of Mediums

Non-Visual Arts Aspects

Installation Based Projects

Application Questions

Full Name

Email

Phone Number

Website/Portfolio Link

Artist Statement

Describe your current artistic practice and key themes or mediums you explore.

Why NEXT PHASE?

What draws you to this program and how does it align with your current goals?

Tell us about the body of work you intend to present or evolve.

Include concepts, materials, and the current stage of development.

Upload up to three images that help us get a clearer picture of your body of work or provide a proof of concept for what you plan to develop.

If your image is larger than 10mb, you can compress it here: https://imageresizer.com/image-compressor

What directions do you hope to explore through this program?

Check all that apply:
What directions do you hope to explore through this program?

How do you approach critique, collaboration, and experimentation?

Describe your openness to feedback and process-based development.

Are you available on Thursday July 24th, 2025 5:30pm-7pm for a mandatory orientation? Special considerations will be made for those who request so on a case by case basis.

Are you available on Thursday July 24th, 2025 5:30pm-7pm for a mandatory orientation? Special considerations will be made for those who request so on a case by case basis.

Are you available some thursday evenings for collaborative workshops, critiques, or public programming? Attendance of at least one of our collaborative workshops over the course of the project is required.

Are you available some thursday evenings for collaborative workshops, critiques, or public programming? Attendance of at least one of our collaborative workshops over the course of the project is required.

Do you need any special considerations, support, or accomodations to particpate in this project?

Are you available to spend at least 10 hours in the space assisting with exhibition installation from August 18th, 2025 - August 21st,2025 during daytime hours (9am-5p)?

Are you available to spend at least 10 hours in the space assisting with exhibition installation from August 18th, 2025 - August 21st,2025 during daytime hours (9am-5p)?