FAQs
Q: Can I send more than one proposal?
A: No, please send your best one, we will only accept one proposal
per person with no exceptions in an effort
to save wear on our jurors.
Q: When will the selected exhibitions be on
view at apexart?
A: The two exhibitions are currently scheduled to take place from
September 2010 to July 2011.
Q: Who can submit an exhibition proposal?
A: We welcome and encourage proposals from all interested individuals.
Q: Do I have to be a curator?
A: Previous curatorial experience is in no way required, and will
not factor into the selection process. We will provide complete administrative
support and assistance.
Q: Can I or should I submit images or cvs?
A: No, we do not accept images, catalogs, resumés, cv, or other
support materials. Only the 600-word submission will be considered.
Q: I am an artist, can I submit an exhibition
of my own work?
A: We do not accept proposals for one person shows and discourage
artists who are acting as curators from including their own work in
their proposal.
Q. Who juries the exhibition proposals?
A. The proposals are evaluated by twelve creative professionals who
have been associated with apexart, in a "blind" numerical
process with no discussion among them, and no input from apexart staff.
Every year the jury changes.
Q: Should my proposal include artist names and
descriptions of their work?
A: You may include artists names if you like. Most importantly, your
proposal should emphasize the concept of the show in your proposal.
Q: Do I need to contact and confirm artists
prior to submitting?
A: You do not need to contact artists prior to applying. We expect
that the list may change and encourage you to emphasize the concept
of the show in your proposal.
Q: I am an artist, can I still apply?
A: Yes, but the show proposed must be a group show.
Q: Can curatorial teams apply together?
A: Yes.
Q: How many submissions will be selected?
A: Two exhibitions will be selected.
Q: Can I submit a travelling exhibition?
A: No, we will not consider proposals for exhibitions that have been
previously exhibited elsewhere.
Q. What is the exhibition budget and what does
it cover?
A. For the selected proposal, apexart will provide a $5,000 budget
for travel (curator/artists), transportation of artwork, and general
expenses. We will also provide a $2,000 curatorial honorarium for
organization and brochure essay (approx. 1400 words). apexart's exhibition
space is modest at about 80 sq. m./900 sq. ft. The emphasis of your
proposal should be on the idea behind the show and organizers/curators
are encouraged to work within the size and budget limitations as part
of the creative challenge. Additional funds may be obtained by apexart
and the curator/organizer to assist with shipping art and artists'
travel, however the curator/organizer is under no obligation to raise
funds.
Q: I still have questions, who can I contact?
A: Send an email with your questions to info@apexart.org
and we will respond quickly. No calls please. |
