Open Calls for Artists + Curators

CUE Art Foundation is currently seeking Solo Exhibition and Curatorial Project proposals for the 2022 exhibition season. The Open Calls provide emerging and under-recognized artists and curators the necessary resources to realize an exhibition at CUE’s storefront gallery in 2022. The deadline for the current Open Call is March 12, 2021.

Each year, a panel of established artists and curators select two to three solo exhibitions and one curatorial project to be realized at CUE. Finalists are paired with a member of the selection panel, who works with them as a mentor throughout the process of planning and mounting the exhibition. CUE provides generous honoraria—$5,000 for artists presenting solo exhibitions and $2,500 for curators organizing curatorial projects—in addition to mentorship, institutional guidance, a shipping budget, and an exhibition catalogue with a critical essay by a participant in CUE’s Art Critic Mentoring Program.

We will be holding an Open Calls Information Session Webinar on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 4pm (ET) via Zoom.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://cueartfoundation.org/open-call

Requirements

SOLO EXHIBITION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Resume / CV

2. Narrative Bio – up to 200 words

3. Artist statement – up to 400 words

4. Short synopsis of exhibition – up to 60 words

5. Detailed exhibition proposal that outlines both the concept and plan for the exhibition, and the relationship of the work samples to your proposal – up to 600 words

6. A short explanation of why you think you should have an exhibition at CUE and what this opportunity would mean to you at this point in your career – up to 150 words

7. Work samples - IMAGES:

Upload up to 10 images. Images must be submitted as JPEG, PNG, or PDFs, with filenames formatted as: ARTISTLASTNAME_1.jpeg. Images should be optimized for web/screen preview and no larger than 2MB each. We recommend images that are 72dpi and around 2000px on the longest side.

A detailed work sample list formatted as follows:
- Filename (eg. ARTISTLASTNAME_1.jpg)
- Artwork title, year, medium, dimensions
- Any additional description

1. Work samples - VIDEO/AUDIO:

If applicable, please provide up to 4 URL links for video and time-based work. Vimeo is preferred for video. Soundcloud is preferred for audio. Please note: Video/audio samples exceeding 3 minutes may not be viewed in their entirety. For longer pieces we recommend creating an excerpt or providing a cue point in the notes.

Include the following information:
- URL
- Password (if applicable)
- Artwork title, year, duration
- Any additional description

CURATORIAL PROJECT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Short synopsis of proposed project – up to 60 words

2. Detailed exhibition proposal that outlines both the concept and plan for the exhibition – up to 800 words

3. A short explanation of why you think you should have an exhibition at CUE and what this opportunity would mean to you at this point in your career – up to 150 words

4. List of at least four participating artists and short bios for each

5. A completed Budget Worksheet form (see resource list)

6. Curator’s CV

7. Work samples - IMAGES:

Upload at least one image per artist (up to 15 images total). Images must be submitted as JPEG, PNG, or PDFs, with filenames formatted as: ARTISTLASTNAME_1.jpeg. Images should be optimized for web/screen preview and no larger than 2MB each. We recommend images that are 72dpi and around 2000px on the longest side.

A detailed work sample list formatted as follows:
- Filename (eg. ARTISTLASTNAME_1.jpg)
- Artist name, artwork title, year, medium, dimensions
- Any additional description

1. Work samples - VIDEO/AUDIO:

If applicable, please provide URL links for video and time-based work. Vimeo is preferred for video. Soundcloud is preferred for audio. Please note: Video/audio samples exceeding 3 minutes may not be viewed in their entirety. For longer pieces we recommend creating an excerpt or providing a cue point in the notes.

Include the following information:
- URL
- Password (if applicable)
- Artist name, artwork title, year, duration
- Any additional description

All applications submitted will be considered final and treated as such. Applicants will not be permitted to add to or edit an application once it has been submitted. All incomplete or duplicate applications will be disqualified.