Proposal Guidelines

Proposals

Proposals for exhibitions and other projects that address the Gallery’s primary aims and objectives are invited from artists, designers, curators and organizations.

All exhibition enquiries and proposals should be directed to the SCA Gallery Manager. Proposals are assessed by a committee.

Proposals should include:

A clear and concise written description of the exhibition or project, no more than two A4 pages.
This should include an outline of the conceptual/ theoretical framework or curatorial rationale and should describe the relationship between the ideas and artworks, plus the reasons for wanting to exhibit at SCA.

A brief outline of the installation requirements, space requirements and preference for the date of the exhibition.

Visual support material, such as slides (up to 10 slides), prints, CD-Rom, DVD or video.
Please do not send originals. Documentation should be clearly marked with name of artist, designer, title or work, date, medium and dimensions.

A selected, current Curriculum Vitae no more than 2 A4 pages.
In the case of group exhibitions abridged CV’s for each artist of no more than 1 page each.

Priority is given to proposals which:

Explore key issues of relevance to contemporary art practice, design and new technologies;

Promote international cultural exchange;

Represent new works, not previously exhibited in Sydney;

Contribute to the academic programs through associated events such as lectures, workshops, presentations etc.

Are innovative, experimental and reflect issues of current social or critical significance;

Are curated to a professional standard;

Provide opportunities for collaborations with external events and cultural organizations;

Reflect recent developments and achievements in research and artistic/ cultural production within the University;

Represent more than one artist.


The SCA Gallery supports NSW Public Sector Equal Opportunity, Equity and Diversity standards of practice.

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