Saturday, March 20, 2010

Call for Proposals / 39th Street Gallery and Project Space

Call for Proposals
39th Street Gallery and Project Space
At the Gateway Arts Center @ Brentwood

The 39th Street Gallery at the Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood is currently seeking proposals from artists and curators nationwide for an exhibition to take place May 10-June 25, 2010. Proposals may be for a self-curated solo show or a curated group exhibition. All original artwork in any media, including installations, will be considered.

Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010 - 5:00pm

Dates

  • Exhibition duration: May 10 - June 25, 2010
  • Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00pm at the Gateway CDC office, address below.
  • Notification: By April 10, 2010 via email. Materials will be returned at the artist's or curator's request if SASE provided.
  • Reception: To be arranged according to needs of the exhibition.

About the Center

The Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood (GAC@B) is a multi-faceted facility dedicated to the production, exhibition and programming of visual art. The GAC@B serves as a dynamic resource for artists and a vibrant, creative social experience reflecting and engaging a diverse community.
The GAC@B houses the 39th Street Gallery and Project Space, twelve artist studios, the Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center, and The Brentwood Art Exchange operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission. The GAC@B is a place for people of all ages to meet, engage and learn about art.
Gateway 
Arts Center

About the 39th Street Gallery and Project Space

The 39th Street Gallery is dedicated to fostering innovative, creative exhibitions and projects that engage artists, curators, critics and the public in a contemporary art dialogue. An artists advisory group reviews proposals at stated deadlines and on an ongoing basis. The gallery is 450 square feet and features high, open ceilings, a bank of windows along the southwest wall, track lighting, and pristine white walls. There is close access to the loading dock, just outside the gallery entrance. Gallery hours: At present, the Gateway CDC can staff three shifts weekly; Thursday and Friday evenings from 7-9pm, and Saturday afternoon from 12-4pm. The artist may open the gallery for additional hours, pending staff approval.

Honorarium

The artist will receive up to $500 honorarium.

Commission

Gateway CDC will take 25% commission on sales during or as a direct result of this exhibition.

Application information:

http://www.tttim.com/GAC/index.html

For more information, contact John Paradiso
john@gateway-cdc.org
301-864-3860, ext. 3

Learn more about the Gateway Arts District at www.mygatewayarts.org

No comments:

Post a Comment