Opportunity

The Selden Gallery managed by the City of Norfolk’s Bureau of Cultural of Affairs is available for individual or group exhibitions. A proposal is required for review by the Selden’s exhibition Visual Arts Committee. The Selden will provide for an opening reception, the production and mailing of individual postcards, newsletter inclusion and hardware and assistance with hanging the exhibitions. The Selden takes no commission on sales of work.

Information

The gallery is located on the second floor, and is secured when not in use. The gallery is approximately 1820 square feet. The ceiling is 14 feet high and the walls are 9.5 feet high. It is a formal gallery setting, with track lighting and tall north windows with beautiful light. There are security cameras located at the access points downstairs and roving security. The gallery is open during Selden Arcade regular operating hours, Monday - Sunday 7 AM – 6PM. There is an elevator making it handicapped accessible. The gallery will be open and advertised for a reception, scheduled events or by individual request. This is a community-based cultural arts center and we require selected artists to present a gallery talk or other creative program such as a poetry reading, performance, panel discussion other imaginative artful experiences for the public.

Goals
To promote contemporary work by professional artists
To exhibit innovative artwork that energizes and inspires
To encourage curiosity and promote dialogue
To frame meaningful and memorable experiences
To educate the public about contemporary visual art
To celebrate the creative spirit
To give voice to the community

Requirements

Selection
A Visual Arts Committee made up of five to seven members will review proposals and set the exhibition schedule. This committee is made up of local curators, gallery owners, artists and art administrators. Decisions will be made based on quality of work and diversity of expressions. Staff of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs is responsible for administration. Collaborative proposals by two or more artists are encouraged. The Committee may select two or more artists to exhibit together.

Exhibition
Artwork must be reasonably consistent with that presented in the initial proposal. Artists consent to have all artwork on full display during the agreed upon period. A professional curator will work closely with the selected artists and will install and take down the artwork. A limited number of pedestals are available. Artists will be responsible for setting up installations and other mixed-media. Installation artists must restore the gallery to its original condition. Cultural Affairs reserves the right to request a damage deposit if the artist proposes major changes to the gallery.

Proposals should include:

1) A brief typed statement by the artist about the subject of the work and proposed exhibition

2) A completed gallery proposal form

3) Digital images only. For group shows of more than 2 people, 3-5 images representative of the work intended for exhibition; for solo or 2 person shows, submit 10 images each, representative of the work intended for exhibition.

DIGITAL IMAGES: Images should be sent on a PC-compatible CD-ROM in JPG format. Each file should include artist’s name and image number to correspond with annotated image list. Maximum image size is 1920 x 1920 pixels at 72 dpi. Do not embed images into PowerPoint or submit moving images or audio files.

4) If submitting for an installation or multi-media exhibition, you may include a separate disc with movies and/or audio files.

5) Image list including title, medium, dimensions and year

6) Artists’ resume/CV

7) SASE with adequate postage for return of materials

Contact

Cultural Affairs/City of Norfolk
Gallery Proposal
208 E. Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510

http://www.theselden.com/default.asp?lnopt=4&sn1opt=1&sn2opt=1&month=7&year=2008&newsID=39679

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