CALL FOR PROPOSALS
CALL FOR EXHIBITION AND EVENT PROPOSALS
Project 165 is seeking exhibition and event proposals for its 2010 and 2011 programming periods.
Exhibitions are usually scheduled for one- or two-week periods. Fees for exhibitions are: $250.00 for one week; $450.00 for two weeks.
We also welcome proposals for single- or multiple-day events. Past events have included: performances, birthday parties, film screenings, workshops, music shows and meetings. Event rental fees and terms vary depending on the nature and scope of a given event.
Project 165 considers all media, ideas and disciplines, and welcomes proposals from individuals, ad hoc groups, collectives and non-profit organizations. Proposals by emerging and early-career cultural producers and community-focused groups acting on a not-for-profit basis are given first priority.
Proposals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Ryan at methinkspresents@gmail.com for rates and availability.
EXHIBITION PROPOSAL GUIDELINES:
Exhibition Proposals Should Include:
- Name & contact info of main organizer or curator
- Desired date(s) & alternative date(s)
- Project synopsis (250 words)
- Bio(s) & CV(s) of participating artist(s) & curator (if applicable)
- Logistical & technical requirements
- Support material: 5 – 10 representative images or link(s) to online documentation. If emailing images, entitle each JPEG with # and title of work (like this: title#.jpg). If you are proposing video- or time-based work, send us a link to video of your work
- The title of your email submission should read “Project 165 Proposal”
Exhibition Proposal Notes:
- Results of successful proposals will be released within one month of proposal submission
- Results will not be given by phone or in person
- Exhibition rentals are based on availability and Project 165’s internal programming priorities
- Rental parties are required to sit the exhibition during weekend gallery hours
- Exhibitors are encouraged to handle their own personal invitations and be sure that Project 165 has necessary promotional material/information for its own promotional purposes
- Project 165 will promote a given exhibition in its own interests and tend to formal event listings as agreed upon in negotiations
- Project 16g charges competitive rental fees for exhibitions and encourages artists and groups to seek out project grants from various government and art funding bodies to cover all or some associated costs
- Project 165 does not take commission on sale of artworks in a rental situation
- Access to chairs, tables, tv monitors, DVD player(s), digital projector, overhead projector, slide projectors and other amenities may be arranged
EVENT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES:
Event Proposals Should Include:
- A brief event synopsis
- Desired date(s) & alternative date(s)
- Links to samples of proposed event content (i.e. music, artwork, etc)
Event Proposal Notes:
- Event proposal results will be released within 3 to 5 days of submission
- Results will not be given by phone or in person
- Event rentals are based on availability and Project 165’s internal programming priorities
- Event rental fees reflect the operational budget of a given event and are established on a case-by-case basis
- Rental parties are encouraged to handle their own personal invitations and be sure that Project 165 has necessary promotional material/event information for its own promotional purposes
- Project 165 will promote a given event in its own interests and tend to formal event listings as agreed upon in negotiations
- Use of washroom, kitchen, lounge area is included
- Access to chairs, tables, tv monitors, DVD player(s), digital projector, overhead projector, slide projectors and other amenities may be arranged
