ARTspace Gallery__________________________________63 Summer Street Maynard, MA 01754
Exhibition Opportunitites 1/22/2008
Request for Proposals
SCOPE AND INTENSION
Proposals should be for solo or group exhibitions and present a coherent theme. The
exhibit should be based on a unifying concept - social historical, philosophical, cultural,
political or other.
CRITERIA
- Quality of work
- Clarity and coherence of concept
- Ability of artist/curator to complete the project
GALLERY SPACE
The ArtSpace-Maynard Art Center houses 75 studio artists, the Acme Theater
and the ArtSpace Gallery. The ArtSpace Gallery is one of the largest and
best nonprofit exhibition spaces in Massachusetts. The Gallery has 1800 sq. ft.
with 150 ft of linear wall space and 16 ft. of built-in glass display cases. You are
encouraged to view the space prior to submitting your proposal.
DUTIES OF ARTISTS/CURATOR
- Order and mail post cards to your mailing lists.
- Provide 600 post cards to ArtSpace for its own distribution.
- Hang and remove exhibit.
- Arrange an opening reception.
- Liaison to ArtSpace.
- Some gallery sitting may be required.
ARTSPACE SUPORT
The gallery receives a thirty percent (30%) commission on the sale of artwork,
but does not guarantee sales.
PROPOSAL TIME LINE
- May 15 Proposal Deadline
- June 16 Notification
EXHIBITION DATES
September/October '08
October/November '08
November/December '08
January/February '09
March/April '09
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
1) Statement of concept and how each artist's work relates to the concept. No more than
3 pages, total. 10 copies.
2) Six (6) to ten (10) images in the form of slides or a CD from each artist labeled with name of artist, title, medium and
dimensions. Images should be of work available for exhibit.
3) An image list that includes name of artist, title, medium, dimensions, and date,
numbered to correspond to the slides or the order of the images on the CD.
4) Resumes of artists included in the proposal.
5) The name, address, phone, and email (if possible) of the contact person.
6) SASE for the return of slides or CD.
Jero Nesson
ArtSpace, Inc.
63 Summer Street
Maynard, MA 01754
978-897-9828
artspace63@aol.com
www.artspace-maynard.com