FAQ

Proposal Submission

Is use of a NYC Open Data dataset required? Can I also use other data that I’ve created or found elsewhere?
DxD is committed to supporting open data. Projects should utilize at least one NYC Open Data dataset because DxD is part of, and supported by the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics and BetaNYC’s Open Data Week, a celebration of the City’s Open Data program. Projects can also use any other data from any source you might have access to.

My work is digital but the exhibit will be in-person this year, can I still apply?
Yes, we can display digital works in the gallery but we can’t guarantee we’ll be able to provide monitors.

I’ve applied before, can I apply again?
If you haven’t been in a prior DxD show you are welcome to apply again with a new or updated project.

I have a piece that’s already completed, can I submit it?
Yes.

Can I apply with a team of collaborators?
Yes but please note that the stipend will need to be split amongst the team.

When do artists receive stipends?
Stipends are provided after the exhibition.

I’m not in NYC/the U.S., can I still apply?
Applicants from outside NYC and the U.S. will be considered if they are eligible to work in the U.S. Please note that we likely cannot cover shipping costs for physical works.

I’m a student, can I apply?
Yes, if you are eligible to work/receive payment for work in the U.S.

I’m not a full time artist/I’ve never been in an exhibit, can I apply?
Yes! We welcome submissions from artists, designers, journalists, coders, tinkerers, makers, community-members, data fans and beyond.

Artwork

What kinds of works does DxD consider?
We are interested in projects that interpret data and the role of data in our society that might be embodied in  physical, digital, sound, performance, or time-based works, as well as documentation from live, on-the-ground performances or interventions. We are especially interested in projects that give data a physical presence. Please visit the galleries from past exhibits to see the variety of works we include.

For physical artworks, what is the dimension of exhibition space for my artwork?
This will depend on the venue we’re able to find. We will work with dimensions of accepted projects in our search for an exhibition space. 

I am creating a new artwork for this exhibit. Do artists have access to or can they get help with resources such as renting equipment, accessing production facilities, or collaborating with technical experts?
We may be able to connect artists to students at Pratt Institute. Artists can use the stipend to pay for that assistance. 

I’d like to create an on-the-ground experience/performance piece that happens during the show (therefore, I won’t have anything to show in the gallery at the opening), can I still apply?
Yes, we encourage works that take place outside of the gallery. Think about how documentation of the project in progress and from the live event might be included in a gallery exhibition. If your project works with the Open Streets program, we will help with the permit and other support.  You can also choose to have your event before then opening.