Art Exhibitions: What, Where, & How To Apply | Professional Development

Ever wanted to know where to find art exhibitions and how to apply for them? In this video I'll explain what art exhibitions include, what to look for, and how to apply. This coves a lot of stuff, so in addition to the graphics in the video, below is an index to make going through it a little easier.

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Index:
00:00 What is an exhibition?
01:18 Why do exhibitions matter?
03:11 Where to find exhibitions
Call for Entry - https://www.callforentry.org/
CAA - https://www.collegeart.org/jobs-and-o...
Glasstire - https://glasstire.com/classifieds/bro...
Instagram - check for things like #opencall or #exhibition
Institutional Mailing Lists - https://www.newamericanpaintings.com/... has a sign up for future announcements
Artist network
06:11 Different exhibition formats
Solo, 2 or 3 peson, and group shows
Physical or digital
07:49 What to look for in finding exhibitions
How long is the work exhibited?
Is there an exhibition application fee?
Is there a reception?
How is the work installed and deinstalled?
Is there a floorplan?
Are there special installation instructions or restrictions?
How is shipping covered for the exhibition?
Does the exhibition require a studio visit?
Is the exhibition limited entry?
15:49 How to tell if an exhibition matters
Who is the juror?
What is a juror?
How presitgious is the institution?
17:14 The Exhibition Ladder
Local
Statewide
Regional
National
International
20:05 Building the application
High quality Images
CV
Bio
Proposal or Letter of Intent
Artist Statement or Research Statement
Good work
Application sizes and restrictions
How to submit the application
Image slide list with artwork information
25:45 First contact, sending the application
Apply, even before you feel ready
The worst they can say is no
Make the deadline
Use a professional email
Think about getting an email with your name in it
Application intro
Application outro
Check your email often
Submittable
Google Forms
30:43 Shipping the artwork
Drive or ship?
How I determine which to use
Don't break the bank shipping the work
32:07 Wrap up

More information on exhibitions, residencies, and other opportunities are listed on my website at https://www.houstonfryer.com/development