2010/ 2011 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 select committee meets once a year to review all of the proposals that have been received. All exhibition proposals must be postmarked or received at the museum by Friday, September 8, 2008 to be considered in the next review cycle. The committee will be reviewing proposals for the 2010/2011 exhibition calendar.

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.

We encourage a variety of exhibition types. All media will be considered. If you wish, you may compliment your show with a lecture and/or multimedia presentation. Exhibitor’s funding responsibilities must be secured before submitting the proposal. If exhibition material varies significantly from images used in the exhibition proposal, the MEC reserves the right to edit or cancel the exhibition. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Museum Exhibition Committee, all material proposed for an exhibition cannot have been shown in Humboldt County for the two years immediately prior to the year in which you are a requesting an exhibition. Individuals, group artists, and organizations may not exhibit within the Morris Graves Museum of Art more than once every three years.  The Exhibition Committee reserves the right to cancel any exhibition for failure to comply with this requirement.  Notification will be sent to artists regarding submitted proposals by the end February 2009.

The Redwood Art Association, in a partnership with the Humboldt Arts Council, will be allowed one exhibition per year within the Morris Graves Museum of Art.

The Committee may decide to exhibit your work with other complementary artists in a group show; however, this decision will be discussed with you prior to the scheduling of your show.
Sales are encouraged, and a 40% commission will be charged on all sales. The HAC will pay the exhibitor for all sales of artwork within 30 days of the close of their exhibition. 

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

The Humboldt Arts Council will be responsible for the following:

• 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)

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.

The Morris Graves Museum of Art, located at 636 F Street, Eureka is open to the public Noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Museum admission is by donation: $4 for adults, $1 for seniors age 55 and older; HAC Members and children age 12 and under are admitted free. Admission is always free for everyone during each First Saturday Arts Alive!, 6-9 p.m.

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, 2007. (The committee will be scheduling the 2008 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, Museum Director-Curator for more information:
Phone: (707) 442-0278 ex. 205
Email: jemima@humboldtarts.org