Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Curatorial Exhibit Information

YorkArts Gallery

10 North Beaver Street w York, PA  17401 w 717.848.3200 w www. yorkarts.org

Curatorial Exhibit
February 2 – March 24, 2012
                               
Prospectus

THEME:
YorkArts announces a call for proposals.  All curators and emerging curators interested in developing their professional experience seeking a contemporary non-profit exhibition venue are encouraged to submit plans for exhibition in YorkArts’ gallery in early 2012.  Curatorial proposals in which the work contributes to ongoing dialogue about contemporary art are preferred as well as proposals pushing the boundaries of curating in new directions


CALENDAR:
Exhibition Dates:                 February 2 – March 24, 2012
Submission:  NEW EXTENDED deadline September 30, 2011
Notification Date:               October 30, 2011


FEES:
There are no fees to submit a proposal.
YorkArts retains a 30% commission on any sales.


MEDIA:
              Proposals for exhibition may feature work in any medium.


SUBMISSION: 
              All submissions should be formatted according to the guidelines detailed on page two of this prospectus.  Submissions must be mailed or hand delivered.  E-mail entries will not be accepted.

 
PHOTOGRAPHS:  
              YorkArts reserves the right to photograph or otherwise reproduce works in the exhibition for the purpose of press or public information.


LIABILITY:
              YorkArts will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the works while submitted while out of our physical custody such as during shipping.  YorkArts will handle all work with proper diligence and work in the gallery is fully insured for the value listed by the artist.

Submission of proposal for this show is an acknowledgement that you have read the terms of this prospectus and accept and consent
to said terms.
CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSION: 

Signed Exhibition Proposal Form
Exhibit description (1-2 pages)
CD including properly formatted artist images and specified documents
Curator’s resume
Image List
Resumes for each artist


MAIL TO: YorkArts; 10 North Beaver Street; York, PA, 17401 Attn: Gallery Director

Curatorial Exhibit Submission


Looking to flex those curatorial muscles but lack the necessary means? YorkArts is seeking emerging curators and artists to provide a refreshing and contemporary perspective for their upcoming Curatorial Exhibition. Designed to encourage diversity, YorkArts wishes to lend a creative space in which aspiring curators can develop and present their own concepts in an original way.  Deadline for submission has been extended until September 30, 2011.