• Exhibition proposals will be accepted from January 15 - February 29, 2009 for two of the eight shows scheduled the following season (September 2009 to August 2010). Submissions are limited to one page (600 words maximum) emphasizing and explaining the idea behind the show. In an effort to save wear on our jurors we ask that you submit only one proposal per individual, group or collective.

• We welcome and encourage proposals from all interested individuals. Previous curatorial experience is in no way required, and will not factor into the selection process. We will provide complete administrative support and assistance.

• We do not accept images, catalogs, resumés, cv, or other support materials.

• Please note 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. We also cannot accept proposals for exhibitions that have been previously exhibited elsewhere.

• You will receive an e-mail confirmation when we receive your proposal. If you do not receive an e-mail from us within 3 days of submitting your proposal, please contact us.

• Final results will be mailed and posted by May 15, 2009.

Proposals are evaluated by twelve creative professionals that have been associated with apexart, in a "blind" numerical process with no discussion among them, and no input from apexart staff.

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.

Please note that the list of artists for the actual exhibition may vary from the proposa though the idea/concept must remain the same.

Please feel free to contact us prior to submission if you have any questions.

Read past selected proposals:

2008/09
Franklin Evans & Paul David Young and Harley Spiller
2007/08
Sarah Lookofsky & Lillian Fellmann and Antonia Majaca & Ivana Bago
2006/07
Elena Filipovic and Cristiana Perrella

2005/06
Mercedes Vicente and Mark Soo
2004/05
Amiel Grumberg and Christian Stayner
2003/04
Atteqa Ali and Craig Buckley