2012/ 2013 EXHIBITION PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for a Humboldt Arts Council exhibition in the Morris Graves Museum of Art. A preliminary exhibition proposal must be submitted to the Executive Director-Curator before an exhibition idea can be considered. Proposals should be sent to the Executive Director-Curator at the Humboldt Arts Council, 636 F Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The initial proposal is intended to communicate your exhibition idea to the Museum Exhibitions Committee. The proposal should be clear and concise and should include the exhibition's thesis, educational intentions, intended audiences, and artwork you plan to include (with visual examples). Clarity in the articulation of your intentions for the exhibition will, in some ways, reflect its educational value for the public.

The Museum Exhibition Committee meets once a year to review all of the proposals that have been received. The committee will be reviewing proposals for the 2012/2013 exhibition calendar. All exhibition proposals must be postmarked or received at the museum by Friday, September 20, 2010.

The following is a list of what must be included in your proposal:

• A cover letter stating the headline and intent of your exhibition, mediums involved in the artwork, a general description, and dimensions.
• A preferable and alternate month to exhibit, a preferable and alternate gallery of choice, and whether you prefer a group show or one-person show.
• A maximum of ten images per proposal (not per artist), representative of your proposed exhibition. Images can either be in slide format or digital images on DVD. Images must be numbered (cross reference list) and labeled. For slides, please label indicating the “top” and “face” of each slide. Please make sure each slide frame is firmly secured around the transparency. The professional manner in which the work is presented is extremely valuable in assessing each proposal.
• A typed list indicating maker, title, media, date, dimensions and insurance value of each object.
• A résumé, including all previous exhibitions and related experience.
• If you are an artist from outside the Humboldt County area, please let us know if you have a local contact you would like use for correspondence. (optional)
• A list of references we can contact about your work if we need clarification. (optional)
• Self-addressed, stamped packaging if you would like your proposal returned to you. The HAC will not return proposals without included postage and packaging.

• A gallery space and staffing during the exhibition.
• Professional promotion of the exhibition.
• Assistance with you for your opening reception during First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
• Management of all gallery sales and collection of appropriate retail sales tax.
• Wall to wall fine arts insurance for each exhibition.
  

Exhibiting artists are responsible for the following, if their proposal is accepted:

• All shipping costs for the artwork in the exhibition.
• A current résumé, artist’s statement, professional images, and other relevant material necessary to promote the exhibition. All images will be returned to the exhibitor after the close of the exhibition.
• Exhibitors may choose to design and print announcements at their own cost. Prior to production, all announcements must be approved by the Humboldt Arts Council.
• Food and non-alcoholic beverages for the opening reception. (optional)

Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for a Humboldt Arts council exhibition in the Morris Graves Museum of Art. The Arts and Education committee meets once a year to review all of the proposals that have been received. The next scheduled review date is May 15, 2010. (The committee will be scheduling the 2011 exhibition calendar.)

The following is a list of what must be included in your proposal portfolio:

1. A cover letter stating the intent of your exhibition i.e., the type of show (medium general description and dimensions) and a preferable and alternate month to show.
2. A maximum of ten slides or other appropriate visual media which are representative of your proposed exhibition. Please provide a typed slide list, and indicate the “top” and “face” of each slide, print, etc. Please make sure that labels do not obstruct slides from working in a carousel projector.
3. A list of references we can contact about your work if we need clarification. (optional)

We encourage a variety of exhibition types. All media will be considered. If you wish, you may complement your show with a lecture and/or multimedia presentation. The Humboldt Arts Council Museum Exhibition Committee will make the final decision regarding scheduling and will bear responsibility for exhibition design and presentation.

Humboldt Arts Council will be responsible for the following:

1. A gallery space and staffing during the exhibition.
2. Design and distribution of press release, public service announcements, and assistance with other promotions warranted.
3. Assisting you with your opening reception during First Saturday Night Arts Alive!
4. Wall to wall fine arts insurance for each exhibition.

Exhibiting artists are responsible for the following, if their proposal is accepted:

1. Sign and return the Exhibition Agreement immediately after receipt to confirm exhibition.
2. Provide HAC with a current résumé, artist’s statement, professional images, and other relevant material necessary to promote the exhibition. All images will be returned to the exhibitor after the close of the exhibition.
3. Exhibitors may choose to design and print announcements at their own cost. Prior to production, all announcements must be approved by the Humboldt Arts Council.

Proposals received under these guidelines are for a Humboldt Arts Council exhibition in the Morris Graves Museum of Art. We thank you for your interest in exhibiting your work with us and look forward to reviewing your proposal.

Please contact Jemima Harr, Executive Director-Curator for more information:
Phone: (707) 442-0278 ex. 205
Email: jemima@humboldtarts.org