HOW TO + EXAMPLE OF CURATORIAL PROPOSAL

Calls for curatorial proposals will be listed in the artist opportunity sites: Artist Opportunities Some of the materials that you will be expected to provide in your curatorial proposal: 1. A cover letter 2. A curatorial statement - outlining the theme of the show and a brief statement about the artists and their work. 3. Images 4. Your C.V. 5. Bios of each artist.

This is an EXAMPLE of a Call for Curatorial Proposals from a gallery in San Francisco. Root Division is an excellent gallery with exhibitions that often feature emerging artists and curators: Root Division http://www.rootdivision.org/ Curatorial Proposal Submission Guidelines http://www.rootdivision.org/pdfs/CuratorialProposal.doc Curatorial Proposal Submission Guidelines Root Division is an arts & arts education non-profit organization that was founded in 2002 by artists, of artists, and for artists. Part of our mission is to offer opportunities for emerging and professional artists to develop, which includes exhibiting work and curating exhibitions. We embrace artists with no experience in these area as well as those with extensive resumes. As we consider submissions, we intend to include a broad range of artistic practices. We strongly encourage that you visit our space, familiarize yourself with our past & current exhibition program, and understand the mission of the organization before submitting a proposal. Strong proposals will be clear & concise, will present innovative & engaging ideas, and will intend to draw a diverse group of participants & visitors. While we do not exclude artists & curators from outside the Bay Area, our primary focus is presenting local emerging artists and local emerging curators. Review Process: In an effort to reduce labor & time intensive submission and review processes, we have an Initial Review & a Follow-Up Review Process. The Initial Review is a great opportunity to submit the kernel of the curatorial idea, presenting a limited number of images and writing materials. Once the Curatorial Committee completes the Initial Review, we will request additional materials and a project budget from a select number of applicants for a Follow-up Review. Please submit the following for INITIAL REVIEW: Completed Curatorial Submission Form Curatorial Statement: Short statement describing the concept for the exhibition. This should be 2-3 paragraphs, and no more than one page. Examples of artwork – MAXIMUM of 8 images: (jpegs: 72 dpi, 600x800 pixels max) (Digital only please; Sorry, no slides) AND/OR 3-minute video clip on CD/DVD for Mac Resume of artist/curator submitting proposal (1-2 pages max) – no need to submit all exhibiting artist resumes for Initial Review SASE for return of materials $10 check/money order made payable to Root Division (E-payment can also be made via our website:http://www.rootdivision.org/events.html )