Exhibition Opportunities

Geographic Scope: Western Colorado (open to regional and national submissions)

Program Overview:
The Art Center accepts exhibition proposals throughout the year from artists and curators interested in showing work or curating shows. The Center is also interested in collaborating with other spaces and organizations.

Timeline:

• Submissions accepted year-round
• All proposals processed within 6–12 months
• Proposals pertain to exhibits 1–2 years in advance
• Exhibition committee meets annually

Exhibition Details:

• Usual exhibition duration: 4–6 weeks
• Opening receptions usually occur on the first Friday of each month
• Postcard invitations may be shared among all exhibits opening that month
• TAC may stage more than one exhibit in the same gallery simultaneously

Commission & Costs:

• TAC retains 40% commission of all sales
• Artist is responsible for delivery, pickup, and all shipping expenses
• Artist is responsible for any additional insurance needs
• Artist must list costs TAC can expect beyond reasonable gallery maintenance and opening expenses

Contact:

• Email: submissions@gjartcenter.org
• Mailing: The Art Center of Western Colorado, Attn: Exhibition Committee, 1803 North 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
• File sharing recommendation: Google Drive (do NOT use Office 365)

How to Apply

1. Prepare a comprehensive exhibition proposal
2. Submit proposal to submissions@gjartcenter.org or mail to the address below
3. Exhibition committee reviews and responds to complete proposals in a timely manner
4. Note: Submission materials will not be returned

Required Submission Materials:

• Description of the exhibition including:
  • Exhibition objective
  • Why it should be shown at The Art Center
• Possible time frames for the exhibition
• Artist's or curator's statement(s)
• Support materials such as reviews, résumés, exhibition history
• List of participating artists (if applicable)
• Links to relevant websites (if available)
• Selection of high-quality digital images of artwork to be shown
  • Can be emailed or sent on CD or USB
• Corresponding list of submitted images including:
  • Titles
  • Media
  • Dimensions
  • Prices
  • Dates
• List of costs TAC can expect beyond reasonable gallery maintenance and opening expenses
• Description of educational programming that could be connected to the exhibit such as:
  • Artists' or curators' talks
  • Workshops
  • Films
  • Classes
  • Field trips

Important Notes:

• Incomplete submissions will not be considered
• Scheduling conducted at TAC's discretion
• Artist responsible for artwork delivery, pickup, and shipping
• Artist responsible for additional insurance
• TAC retains 40% commission of all sales

Mailing Address:
The Art Center of Western Colorado
Attn: Exhibition Committee
1803 North 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501