Meth & Hot Dogs 2: A Collection of even MORE Unscrupulous Characters - CALL FOR ART

Are you an artist whos artwork revolves around the original characters bouncing around in your noggin? Awesome, because we’re looking for you!

The Show – Meth & Hot Dogs 2 is a group show celebrating original character art by emerging and established artists. The show will contain artwork and custom toys featuring characters that are unscrupulous, mischievous, lowbrow, shady, crazy, and unkempt. The opening reception will be held at Lift Designer Toys & Gallery in Royal Oak, MI on April 30th 2011.

The Venue – Lift Designer Toys & Gallery is located in downtown Royal Oak, MI. They carry a wide variety of vinyl toys, apparel and local art. Past shows have included Freak Mechanique by Doktor A, Circus Mobius by Detroit favorites Audrey Pongracz & Marc Nischan, Natural Resources 3, countless custom toy shows and MAD*L Citizens which featured amazing work from Tristan Eaton, Julie West, Kathie Olivas, MAD, Brent Nolasco and many more respectively. More information about Lift can be found through their website.

The Artists – There is no fee to apply or participate in the show. To apply please send a link to your online portfolio / website to killtaupe@gmail.com. Selected artists may send two wall pieces and one custom toy or original sculpture to be included in the show. Artwork must arrive at Lift no later than April 15th, 2011. Consignment terms and other important show information will be sent to participating artists when accepted.

Information on the first installment, which took place in St. Louis in 2009, can be found on the old Kill Taupe blog.

UPDATE [01.24.2011] - The call for art is now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who sent in submissions. Look for the participating artist list to be posted soon!