Call for Exhibition Submissions

Exhibition Submissions must be made using the application form. All required  information is outlined below:

Proposal files must include the following:

• A letter of intent/proposal (maximum 500 words)

• Clear description of theme/concept
• The type of work defined by medium, technique, scale etc.
• Working title of the exhibition.
• A brief description of how you envision the works being presented ie: special
  display requirements, AV equipment etc.

• Biographies for artist(s) and/or organizers/curators. (Maximum of 300 words per bio)

• If you are proposing a group show please include a list of proposed artists and a brief justification for the inclusion of each artist.

• Support material of Up to 20 Images or media files. These can include past works, works to be exhibited and sketches.  Image/media requirements are as follows: 

• JPEG format, maximum file size of 1mb
• Titles of image and media files must be titled 01initial_last name_title of work.JPEG (ie: 01E_Wareham_blue vase.JPEG)
• Digital media such as video or audio can be included via a link to a website (such as YouTube or your own website) where the media is hosted. To include media files please create a PDF with a link written out or embedded as a hyperlink. A maximum of 5 minutes of digital media will be considered.

• A curriculum vitae of the principal organizer/curator or artist.

• Additional support material can include any materials relevant to the application,
promotional materials, reviews, and catalogs. Image list (include artist, title, medium,
dimensions in metric, date of work)

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday April 3o, 2023.

Late submissions, incomplete, or submissions sent without using the application form will not be accepted.
However, we are here to assist and accommodate in any way we can. The Mary E Black
Gallery staff are committed to offering assistance to applicants who face barriers to
applying or have any difficulty with the process. If you require assistance or have any
questions please contact the gallery at: centre.admin@craftnovascotia.ca

Proposal evaluation is based on:

• The artistic merit of the exhibition proposed.
• The quality of the applicant’s work to date.
• Visitor engagement, programming and educational opportunities.
• The ability of the organization/individual to bring the exhibition to fruition.

Proposal evaluation is based on:

• The artistic merit of the exhibition proposed.
• The quality of the applicant’s work to date.
• Visitor engagement, programming and educational opportunities.
• The ability of the organization/individual to bring the exhibition to fruition.

In response to the gallery’s mandate and the above listed evaluation criteria, the most successful proposals illustrate or address the following:

• A strong, cohesive concept or theme that in its presentation, will work in our gallery setting.
• Concepts that inspire, challenge, motivate, inform, excite, or incite emotional and intellectual responses, offer new perspectives and address issues of relevance for our craft community and our visiting publics.
• Artistic merit also includes opportunities to showcase innovation in craft in the use of new materials and/or techniques or which push the boundaries of craft and craft discourse.
• Unique gallery experiences that are more active or interactive.
• We welcome collaborative exhibitions and proposals by curators and groups, as well as projects proposed in partnership with other organizations.
• Suggestions for public programming which could accompany and enhance the exhibition ‘s concept, provide exposure for craft artists, activate our gallery space and engage/educate current and new audiences

The Mary E. Black Gallery covers:

• Artist’s fees based on recommended CARFAC rates
• Cost of an opening reception (subject to restrictive conditions)
• invitation / exhibition mini catalog
• Inclusion in our standard publicity progra