Exhibition Proposals
Please read thoroughly before submitting a proposal
Submissions can be solo exhibitions, group shows, or curated shows. Please include all the following, and any additional supporting documents that are relevant to your project. Submissions are accepted electronically, through email at info@sttammany.art. Hard copy submissions can be reviewed, but will not be returned.
Title of Exhibition
State title and artist(s).
Conceptual Explanation of Work
Describe the work conceptually. Explain the relevancy of the work, the metaphors within, and the underlying theme of the body of work presented. Articulate what is pursued/investigated/explored by the artist in this exhibition, and why and how.
Physical Description of Work
Describe the work, in physical terms, and how it will be presented in the gallery space. Include dimensions of work, how the work will be hung or displayed. Include weight if a relevant concern. The gallery can provide pedestals and two temporary, moveable walls.
Timeline
Provide a timeline of when proposed work will be completed, or if work is ready to hang. Essentially, describe the availability of the work.
Evidence of Work
Include 10-20 examples of work in the proposed exhibit or examples of work that can illustrate the proposed exhibition. If the proposed project is new media, performance, or installation best explained through another format, provide video or links to easily accessible footage. Evidence that proposed or existing work can fit or fits the gallery space is essential. Include titles and dimensions.
Artist’s Statement
This statement explains not only the artist’s creative process, but what drives or inspires the practice. If the proposed exhibition is a collection of work chosen by a curator, a curator’s statement is appropriate instead of an artist’s statement. If the exhibition is a group show, all artists can submit individual artist’s statements.
Artist’s Biography
Provide a brief biography, around 100 words or less.
If the exhibition is a group show, all artists can submit individual artist’s bios..
Public Outreach
Consider outreach to the public during the exhibition, such as a workshop or an artist’s talk.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
List your exhibitions and any education or workshops which have been important in developing your work, articles and/or reviews included.
STAA Advisory Board will provide support to the project leader or artist(s) by assisting with a timeline and various resources and details which must be completed according to specific guidelines.
The opportunity to exhibition artwork is one benefit of St. Tammany Art Association Artist Membership; however, you do not have to be a member to submit a proposal. The Art House, STAA’s building, contains two exhibition spaces, the Miriam Barranger Gallery, an exhibition space for visiting artists, and the Brick Room Gallery, for Member Artists only.
Questions? Please send an e-mail with the w0rds “Exhibition Proposal” in the subject line to: info@sttammany.art or call STAA at 985-892-8650 and a member of our staff will contact you to answer your questions.
Only completed proposals are considered. Completed proposals must include all support materials and must be may be submitted to info@sttammany.art or mailed or dropped off at the St. Tammany Art Association at 320 North Columbia Street, Covington, Louisiana 70433. The Artists Advisory Board schedules exhibitions in advance, so any proposal should be submitted at least one year prior to the intended exhibition date.
Selections for exhibition are presented to the Board of Directors for final approval. The Artist Advisory schedules approximately 4 exhibitions a year in advance.
If you would like to support local art and exhibition opportunities like these, consider becoming an Artist Member. You will be notified if your proposal is accepted. STAA may keep submissions for future consideration as resource materials for future exhibitions. Members of the Advisory are professional artists and arts educators who have experience in organizing exhibitions for the St. Tammany Art Association. For new artists, this is an opportunity to experience working in collaboration with other art professionals. Should you wish to be considered for exhibition with a group rather than as a singularly featured artist, please indicate this in your narrative or email.