R2 Gallery Proposals for 2023

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(1) CRITERIA: Carbondale Arts is seeking proposals for gallery exhibitions for the 2023 calendar year. We strive to showcase a balance of exhibitions: a mix of emerging and established artists, solo and group shows, opportunities for educational experiences, and new ideas and techniques perhaps not previously seen in our gallery. 

(2) SOLO/GROUP SHOWS: Proposals may be for an exhibition of your own work, or a group show you would like to curate. Two and three dimensional works, as well as video installations, will be considered. Email at least 5 images of proposed works or installations with your application which would be consistent with the style of work to be shown. We ask that artists limit participation in GROUP shows to every other year, and limit participation in SOLO shows to every five years. Be sure to send a separate email with your images (high resolution preferred) to brian@carbondalearts.com. 

(3) GALLERY SPACE: We host six to seven exhibitions a year in the R2 gallery. Exhibitions are typically on display for about five to six weeks. You may view and download photos of the R2 Gallery online by clicking this link. To see examples of past exhibitions hosted by Carbondale Arts, please visit our website.

(4) CURATOR ROLE: Group exhibitions will be assigned a "curator" (typically the individual(s) who propose the exhibition). The curator will be the liaison between the artists (if a group show) and the Carbondale Arts Gallery Manager and together they will work closely to gather and to organize information leading up to the exhibition. The curator is not responsible for gallery layout which is ultimately at the discretion of the Gallery Manager.

(5) FEE: A nonrefundable administration fee of $10 is required to submit R2 Gallery proposals which helps cover costs associated with preparing the proposals for the jurying process. As a nonprofit organization, Carbondale Arts relies solely on memberships, sponsorships, and other donations to keep our programming and gallery shows running throughout the year. You may submit more than one proposal, but each one should be submitted separately with an accompanying $10 administration fee.

(6) PROTOCOL: Applicants must review the Carbondale Arts’ Gallery Protocol for further details regarding R2 Gallery policies and procedures including sales commissions, a gallery floor plan with measurements, shipping, and insurance. This document is available as a PDF on our website (PDF en español aquí), as well as at our office located inside in The Launchpad at 76 South 4th Street in Carbondale, CO.

(7) DEADLINE: Deadline for receipt of 2023 calendar year proposals is May 2, 2022. Proposals will be reviewed in May and June, and all applicants will be notified of the status of their proposal (accepted or not) no later than mid-July in 2022. Further details will be required from finalists before scheduling 2023 exhibition dates.