OPEN CALL FOR CURATORS

Root Division invites emerging curators to submit proposals for conceptually rigorous group exhibitions in our Main Gallery. Strong exhibition proposals to our curatorial program are innovative, engaging, and conceptually driven. Our Curatorial Open Calls are part of our mission to  provide opportunities to emerging and mid-career Bay Area artists and curators. 

Our exhibition series aims to reach a diverse range of Bay Area audiences, and we value the opportunity to forge organizational partnerships and programming. While Root Division does not exclude artists and curators from outside the Bay Area, our primary focus is developing opportunities for local artists. Strong proposals must feature 100% Bay Area-based artists, and include tangible relevance to the Bay Area if the curator or proposed artists are not local.

Root Division is a visual arts non-profit that connects creativity and community through a dynamic ecosystem of arts education, exhibitions, and studios. The gallery is at the center of the organization’s facility, and as such, this space provides a unique environment in which to curate a show. We strongly encourage you to visit our space and website to familiarize yourself with our past and current exhibition program, and understand the mission of the organization before submitting a proposal.

Guidelines:

• The strongest proposals offer a conceptually rigorous and nuanced inquiries 
• This program is designed for emerging curators with under 5 years of curatorial experience
• Only original exhibition proposals will be considered
• Curators must be in the Bay Area at the time of the exhibition 
• Artists and curators that have previously exhibited with Root Division must wait one year before submitting another proposal
• Exhibitions will be presented at Root Division’s Main Gallery in 2027 or 2028
• Guest Curators will receive a $3000 curatorial stipend plus production funds to cover approved costs related to installation, marketing, staffing, etc.