Winter tends to be a very quiet time for art gallery, and a lot of artists use it as an excuse to do nothing. I’m not letting you off the hook that easy.
Think of winter as the time you spend stocking your pantry. There are lots of galleries and schools searching for artists for future exhibits.
Don’t overlook college and university art shows…These shows look great on your resume and reflect a stamp of academic value to your work that many commercial galleries truly respect.
in addition to looking great on your resume, many colleges and university shows pay honorariums, reimburse shipping costs and often have no entry fee for the submission of proposals.
Here’s a great little show to get you started…
WHERE: Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, Illinois, and they are searching for work for the 2011-2012 season. They accept admissions year ’round, so you’ve got not excuses. Just imagine, if you stock your pantry with goodies like this show, next January you will already have a show to work on during the slow winter months.
Kishwaukee College Art Gallery accepts exhibition proposals on an ongoing basis. The Gallery Committee reviews proposal submissions twice a year to determine the exhibition schedule, typically Late October and early March.
Exhibitions are displayed monthly throughout the academic year. They are currently reviewing proposals for the 2011-2012 schedule. This opportunity is open to all media, including audiovisual.
ABOUT THE GALLERY:
The Art Gallery consists of approximately 924 sq. ft. of floor space; a 26’w x 6’7”h display wall, a 12’w x 13’h display wall, (5) two sided 2’d x 6’w x 8’h portable walls, locking display cases and a number of freestanding display bases. The gallery will be open approximately 20 hours per week and student workers will be present during open hours.
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES:
Proposal materials should include: a PowerPoint presentation with a letter of proposal, 15–20 images of the work to be displayed, a resume/vitae and SASE for return of materials.
ADVERTISING:
Advertising will be provided by the gallery. A press release will be sent to local papers announcing the dates and times for each exhibit and reception, and a brief description of the artists background, medium, and style.
The gallery provides 200 postcard announcements for the artist, in addition to those sent to the gallery mailing list.
SHIPPING:
Artists residing within a reasonable distance (approximately 60 miles) of the college will be responsible for delivering and retrieving their own work. Work must be picked up within five days after the closing of the exhibition.
Kishwaukee College will provide return shipping only to artists residing more than 60 miles from the College. Proper reusable shipping materials are the responsibility of the artist.
SEND PROPOSAL MATERIALS TO:
Michelle Erickson-Goettl, Gallery Director
Kishwaukee College Art Gallery
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150-9699
Phone: 815-825-2086, ext. 5610
For additional information, please checkout their website: http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery
Now I admit that their site is a little dull by artistic standards, but they have an Art-O-Mat machine so I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Plus, I love it when you can really see a space before you submit work, and Kishwaukee College gives you that chance. Take a look:
http://www.kishwaukeecollege.edu/campus_life/art_gallery/art_movie.php
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