Call for Proposals

39th Street Gallery and Project Space

At the Gateway Arts Center @ Brentwood

The 39th Street Gallery at the Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood is currently seeking proposals from artists and curators nationwide for an exhibition to take place May 10-June 25, 2010. Proposals may be for a self-curated solo show or a curated group exhibition. All original artwork in any media, including installations, will be considered.

Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010 - 5:00pm

Dates

• Exhibition duration: May 10 - June 25, 2010
• Application deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00pm at the Gateway CDC office, address below.
• Notification: By April 10, 2010 via email. Materials will be returned at the artist's or curator's request if SASE provided.
• Reception: To be arranged according to needs of the exhibition.

About the Center

The Gateway Arts Center at Brentwood (GAC@B) is a multi-faceted facility dedicated to the production, exhibition and programming of visual art. The GAC@B serves as a dynamic resource for artists and a vibrant, creative social experience reflecting and engaging a diverse community.

The GAC@B houses the 39th Street Gallery and Project Space, twelve artist studios, the Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center, and The Brentwood Art Exchange operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission. The GAC@B is a place for people of all ages to meet, engage and learn about art.

About the 39th Street Gallery and Project Space

The 39th Street Gallery is dedicated to fostering innovative, creative exhibitions and projects that engage artists, curators, critics and the public in a contemporary art dialogue. An artists advisory group reviews proposals at stated deadlines and on an ongoing basis. The gallery is 450 square feet and features high, open ceilings, a bank of windows along the southwest wall, track lighting, and pristine white walls. There is close access to the loading dock, just outside the gallery entrance. Gallery hours: At present, the Gateway CDC can staff three shifts weekly; Thursday and Friday evenings from 7-9pm, and Saturday afternoon from 12-4pm. The artist may open the gallery for additional hours, pending staff approval.

Honorarium

The artist will receive up to $500 honorarium.

Commission

Gateway CDC will take 25% commission on sales during or as a direct result of this exhibition.

Applications

1. A statement about the proposed exhibition. One page maximum.
2. A CV or resume that includes contact information.
3. Work samples: 10-15 images provided via CD-ROM or weblink. Web images should DIRECTLY support this proposal, do not send a link to your whole website.
4. List of works. This should clearly correspond to images. Please indicate title, date, media, dimensions and price or insurance values as appropriate.

• Name each file according to the following format: "last name" underscore "document". Example: jones_statement.pdf.
• Please number each image file corresponding to the list of works. Example: 01_jones_untitled.jpg.
• Image files should not be larger than 1MB, and should be formatted as jpeg.
• Video and audio submissions may be submitted as a DVD, or on a CD and formatted as Quicktime, Windows Media, .wav, or .mpeg files, as appropriate.

Send to:

39th Street Gallery and Project Space Proposals
Gateway CDC office
4102 Webster Street
North Brentwood, MD 20722
e-mail submissions: john@gateway-cdc.org

For more information, contact John Paradiso
john@gateway-cdc.org
301-864-3860, ext. 3

Thank you!

Learn more about the Gateway Arts District at www.mygatewayarts.org.