In the Loop(topia)

By Margaret Lyons in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 3, 2007 7:59PM

Looptopia is a mere 211 days away, fools, and it's time to get crackin': Artist proposals are due Friday! If you're interested in being one of the 300 or so featured artists (broadly defined, of course) then you need to fill out an application. Looptopia is looking for "transformative" art — but that doesn't have to be crazy hatching-out-of-a-pudding-cocoon performance stuff. Transformative, according to our pals at the 'topia, just means any kind of art that helps the audience see the Loop in a new way, like a comedy performance in an alley, or last year's Redmoon performance in the planters on State. If you have a Loop venue you want to volunteer, they're looking for those, too.

The application is pretty straightforward and short. Make sure to mention you heard about the application on Chicagoist; we hear that'll get you moved to the top of the pile. Remember, they're looking for a boatload of people, so your chances are pretty good. But do not steal our pudding cocoon idea.