The Present Group, a quarterly art subscription service, seeks proposals from artists for projects that are reproducible in intent. We are looking for projects that will result in a limited edition, artist multiple, or a single work that consists of multiple parts. Every year TPG subscribers receive limited edition works from 4 different contemporary artists.  A $500 honorarium is awarded to each season’s artist.  Artists must submit a proposal to submit[at]thepresentgroup.com or via USPS: The Present Group  Attn: Submission  593 8th St. #3  Oakland, CA  94607.    For more information please visit: www.thepresentgroup.com, to download full submission guidelines:  http://www.thepresentgroup.com/TPG-submissions.pdf

What is expected of the artists:
Propose a project where the final product will be reproduced art pieces.  This is an opportunity to branch out and test a different approach to art making.  If you already work in multiples, that’s fine too. What we send to our subscribers could be a piece from a limited edition or parts of a larger work.  The project will be made exclusively through The Present Group.  We understand that similar themes and images may be used throughout your other work, however you agree not to create the exact project again.

What we look for:
Most importantly, your work must be reproducible in intent.  There will be no “original”.  Each piece will be the work itself, or a part of the work.  Our editions are between 50-100
We choose based on the piece’s Visual, Conceptual, or Experiential interest.
In order to keep our subscribers exposed to a large variety of work, we keep in mind the progression in which they are released, in terms of media, themes, style.
Is it feasible?  Can we afford to make it? If we love your project but don’t think we can afford to do it now, we may ask to hold on to your proposal for a future possibility.

Appreciation for Selected Artists:
- $500  (This is an honorarium; this does not go toward the making of the pieces)
- 4 of the produced work for your own collection or to sell on your own.
- A captive audience of Art Lovers and Collectors
- All the contextual information we create for your piece, including artist info, critiques, and video will remain free on-line as long as TPG exists

Your proposal should include:
- Contact Information:  Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail, Website (if it applies)

-Project Proposal:
1. What you want to do.
2. How this work will relate to/expand on current themes in your work
3. Anything (sketches, photos. . .) to help you explain your idea.

-Links to Artist Resume, Statement, Work Samples

Deadline:
The deadline for our thirteenth artist is November 9th. Applicants who follow the guidelines will be contacted by e-mail.

Email guidelines:
submit@thepresentgroup.com

Include all of your contact information in the body of your email.
You may also include your project proposal in the body or .PDF.
We much prefer links to web sites or files.  If you must use attachments, limit it to three.  We will not open more.  We prefer .PDFs or .JPGs.  We will not accept attached video.

Snail Mail guidelines:

The Present Group
Attn: Submission
593 8th Street #3
Oakland, CA 94607

Send us anything you feel will help us understand your background and/or proposal.  We will accept any form of media.  If you’d like your sample material returned please include a SASE with proper postage.

Deadline:  November 9, 2009

A.I.R. Gallery is pleased to offer a new opportunity: OPEN A.I.R. 2009. We invite all women artists, curators and other art professionals to submit curatorial proposals for a one-month exhibit to be held at A.I.R. Gallery in Gallery II and/or III during the 2009-2010 season.

DEADLINE: Proposals must be postmarked or hand delivered to the gallery on or before July 1, 2009 at 6pm. Proposals submitted online must be received by 11pm on July 1, 2009.

Art critic Carey Lovelace wrote in Art in America in 2007: “Since 1972, the trailblazing A.I.R. Gallery in New York, the world’s first women’s art gallery, has provided quiet support for those operating outside the art world’s market-obsessed precincts.” In October 2008, A.I.R. opened a new, expanded space at 111 Front Street in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn. Each year, A.I.R. holds more than twenty month-long solo exhibitions and at least four month-long curated group exhibits in its three gallery spaces. In addition, the gallery hosts a range of public programs and workshops. Artists working in a variety of media, at various points in their professional development make up our New York Artists, National Members and Fellowship Artists. OPEN A.I.R. will continue the gallery’s mission – to exhibit work of quality and diversity by women and to provide leadership and community to women artists and art professionals.

GUIDELINES & ELIGIBILITY: Proposals must include at least 50% women artists. All women worldwide, regardless of age, curatorial experience, or place of residence are encouraged to apply. Artists may choose to include their own work in the exhibition. Work in all media and materials may be submitted. Exhibitions must include two or more artists. Artists are encouraged to include one or more A.I.R. Artists in their exhibition (see Artists section) Gallery floor plans are available HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS:

* Fill out contact information.
* Submit an exhibition proposal of 750 words or less.
* Submit five (5) images of work by artists to be included in the exhibit. More than one image may be included for an artist, but the total number of images in the application package may not exceed five.
* Submit your bio or resume.
* Enclose SASE if you would like your materials returned (not for online application).
* Enclose $30 Application Processing Fee.

COMMITMENT & BENEFITS: A.I.R. will publicize the exhibit and produce an announcement card or pamphlet. The curator is responsible for writing a press release with the assistance of the gallery director, being present during the installation and de-installation of the exhibit and for giving a talk during the show. A.I.R. does not provide travel costs for artists or curators, but, depending on the availability of funds, the curator may receive up to $500.

SELECTION & NOTIFICATION PROCESS: A.I.R. Gallery’s New York Artists and the Gallery Director will select the exhibition proposal to be realized in the gallery. Proposals will be judged primarily on the quality of the work submitted and the written curatorial proposal. A second finalist’s proposal will be realized in virtual form on A.I.R.’s website during the 2009-2010 season. Artists and curators will be notified of the selected exhibition(s) by email before August 1, 2009.

IMAGE GUIDELINES:

DIGITAL: Submit digital images online or on CD. Jpg files only. File names should be your telephone number followed by the image number (i.e. 2122556651-1.jpg, 2122556651-2.jpg). Images should not exceed 1000 pixels x 1000 pixels or 300k in memory. All images should be oriented correctly.

VIDEO: Submit 3 minutes or less on DVD that is playable on a computer and on a DVD player. A.I.R.’s website does not accept video uploads. DVDs must be mailed or hand delivered to the gallery on or before July 1, 2009 at 6pm.

http://www.airgallery.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.page&pagename=openair&pageid=148

NURTUREart presents six to eight exhibitions per season in our gallery in East Williamsburg. The majority of these exhibitions are organized by emerging curators whose proposals have been selected by a guest panel of noteable artworld experts—a rotating jury of professional curators, gallerists, art writers and the like, who help us choose the most promising exhibits. At least half of the artists in each proposal must be from our registry which promotes an exciting cross pollination between emerging curators and emerging artists. These exhibits are executed through a collaborative effort between NURTUREart staff, the exhibition curator, and the participating artists, offering all involved great exposure and experience. NURTUREart also reserves space in its exhibition schedule for one or two alternate projects, which can include collaborations with other non-profit spaces, an invited special guest curator, or other community arts projects.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

All emerging independent curators committed to developing their professional curatorial practice are invited and encouraged to submit proposals for exhibitions in the NURTUREart Gallery. Proposals are reviewed once a year, the next deadline will be in May of 2009.

http://www.galleryartist.com/nurtureart/index.php?ptr=page&guid=77

Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn is a community-based gallery serving Brooklyn artists and residents. Founded by Danny Simmons, Corridor Gallery offers 1,400 square feet of exhibition and office space. The gallery exhibits the work of a diverse group focusing on early- and mid- career artists living and working in Brooklyn and the surrounding areas. Corridor offers opportunities to artists working in a broad range of media and presents three solo and four thematically structured group exhibitions; artists for these exhibits are selected from an annual pool of submissions collected in the month of March. The gallery also serves the local community by hosting special events aimed at initiating a dialogue on matters relating to contemporary art and is also home to Rush Education programs. Corridor exhibitions are headed by Derrick Adams, Curatorial Director in collaboration with Danny Simmons, co-founder of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Meridith McNeal, Director of Education. Gallery exhibitions, events, community outreach and marketing efforts are coordinated by Nina Ziefvert, Manager of Exhibitions.

The gallery offers an excellent opportunity for independent curators to realize their projects in a venue that continues to make innovative contributions to the contemporary art scene. Please note that the Curatorial Director reviews exhibition proposals once a year; while the gallery solicits most guest curatorial projects, unsolicited applications are also welcome. All applicants must have prior curatorial experience. If you are interested in becoming a Guest Curator, your submission should include the following:

1. Cover Letter: stating purpose for exhibiting at Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn

2. Curator’s Resume: detailing prior curatorial experience

3. Curatorial Proposal (2-4 pages): concise project description and list of artists

4. Artist(s) Resume (1-2 pages): detailed exhibition history and education history

5. Images: Representing all artists listed in your proposal

6. Inventory List: correlated to images presented in your proposal

7. Artist Statement(s): should include description of your work and content

8. Video Submissions: should include one tape and content description

9. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (Please be sure to include enough postage for the return of your original materials)

10. Self-Addressed Stamped Postcard (Postcard will be used to notify you of receipt of your materials)

11. Please note any materials received after March 31st, 2009 will not be reviewed or returned.

http://www.corridorgallerybrooklyn.org/curatorial-pro.html

As part of an ongoing commitment to promote challenging, innovative practices in the visual arts, UICA is seeking exhibition proposals for solo shows, curated shows, and individual pieces that address contemporary issues and concerns, and/or work that pushes traditional boundaries in its treatment of materials or subject. There are five exhibition opportunities, prospectuses for each exhibition opportunity are available to download on UICA’s website uica.org.

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) is Michigan’s largest contemporary arts center and a dynamic, multidisciplinary laboratory for the advancement of the art of our time.

All entries will be reviewed for the 2009/2010 season if postmarked by NOVEMBER 1, 2008.

Proposals must be for new work, specifically designed for Grand Arts. Proposals should represent a project that is ambitious for the artist, perhaps leading their work in a new direction. Investigation of new media and/or ideas is highly encouraged.

Deadlines for proposal submissions are March 31st and August 31st annually.

Proposals must have all of the following to be considered for review:

• Examples of a previous body of work, such as slides, video, or DVD. Please limit your number of slides to 15. Please be sure all materials are labeled with artist’s name and all other pertinent information. We DO NOT accept materials in CD-ROM format.
• Artists’ statement of purpose, which should be no longer than two pages.
• Artist’s current resumé or biography.
• Project proposal for new work designed specifically for Grand Arts. Please be as detailed as possible, including sketches if necessary.
• Any supplemental materials which you feel expound upon your work, such as articles, reviews, etc.
• Estimated project budget.
• Self addressed stamped envelope for return of materials.

You may submit your materials to: Grand Arts
Selection Committee
1819 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108

If you have questions, please email: gallery@grandarts.com

The Tricycle, an artist’s space that wishes to promote emerging artists, is accepting proposals for solo shows, curated exhibitions, performance, and artist’s projects. They are also interested in stocking contemporary crafted objects and accessories that explore the relationship between commodity and utility. The Tricycle accepts work in all media: 2D, 3D, and 4D. To apply, send an artist’s statement, thorough description of proposed exhibition, artist’s resume, and 10 - 20 images of your work in digital format. In the case of performance and project work, include thorough project descriptions. Do not send originals or slides, your documents will not be returned to you, but filed for possible future exhibition.

Send proposals to: The Tricycle, 710 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94117.

e-mail thetricycle@gmail.com / 503-502-3273.