Equity Gallery Open Call
Open Call for Exhibition Proposals
Artists Equity is pleased to announce a year-round open call for exhibition proposals. We invite all artists, curators and collectives to submit proposals for solo exhibitions and group exhibitions. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. We are looking for critically-engaged projects that are well-conceptualized and well-researched. The review committee meets regularly and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
We ask that you include a $35 fee + tax to offset the administrative costs associated with reviewing your application. This fee is waived for Rose, Emerald, and Lifetime Members and discounted by 60% for Cobalt and Ivory members
To submit a proposal:
1. Please complete the form below.
2. Please pay the review fee below or note in the form below that the fee has been waived because you are an Rose, Emerald, or Lifetime Artists Equity member.
3. Please email a PDF of your proposal to info@nyartistsequity.org and include "Open Call Submission" in the subject line.
Proposal guidelines:
1. There are no eligibility restrictions.
2. The proposal should be in a single PDF, which should not exceed 10MB.
3. Both supporting images and images of past work (including captions) can be submitted but are not required.
4. More information about the gallery space, including dimensions and basic equipment list, can be found here.
All submissions are kept on file for over a year and reviewed on a quarterly basis. You will be contacted directly by the director if you are selected to exhibit.
Submit a Proposal
PHILOSOPHY
Artists Equity is a non-profit organization founded in 1947 by artists and art patrons with the mission to promote opportunities for artists. It operates Equity Gallery, an art space located on the Lower East Side of New York City. Equity Gallery is designed to be a fluid and flexible new model that is responsive to a range of artists’ needs. It simultaneously serves as a gallery for artists to exhibit and sell their work; a hub for professional workshops and innovative programming exploring critical issues of interest to artists and curators; and a gathering place for artists, curators and patrons.
If you have any questions, please email us directly at info@nyartistsequity.org and include "Open Call Questions" in the subject line.