Call for Curatorial Proposals TASTE 2016

Venue: 1131 Mission Street

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Thank you for your interest in curating an exhibition at Root Division!

Presented in April each year, TASTE, is one of Root Division’s largest fundraising events and unique exhibitions. The event features inspired local food, drink, art, & music all onsite in Root Division’s gallery & studios.

Each year, a guest curator presents an exhibition relating to the theme of food and drink. This exhibition has its own opening reception on the 2nd Saturday of the month and regular gallery hours.

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 serves many needs and provides a unique environment in which to curate a show. We strongly encourage that you visit our space and our website, familiarize yourself with our past and current exhibition program, and understand the mission of the organization before submitting a proposal. 

To learn more about the TASTE fundraising event, please visit our website

Review Process:

Our Curatorial Committee of established Bay Area arts professionals meets in November to review submissions. We have an Initial Review & a Follow-Up Review Process. The Initial Review is a great opportunity to submit the kernel of the curatorial idea, presenting a limited number of images and writing materials. Once the Curatorial Committee completes the Initial Review, we will request additional materials from a select number of applicants for a Follow-up Review.

Submit your Application

Deadline for Submission: NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Please submit the following for INITIAL REVIEW:

Curatorial Proposal Submission Form: please submit the TASTE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM 

Images: Up to eight (jpgs, 1200px in largest dimension) labeled to correspond with the inventory numbers listed on application (i.e. 01_ShowTitle). If there is video it should be submitted as a still and as a link to a web-hosted video viewer.

Curator’s Resume: (2 pg. max) Please do not submit all exhibiting artist resumes for Initial Review

SASE for return of materials, if desired

Email submissions can be sent to submissions@rootdivision.org. Submissions will also be accepted via USPS & can be mailed to: Root Division, Attn: Curatorial Proposals, 1131 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103. If your submission is mailed, we prefer that all documents are saved as either word docs (.doc) or PDFs (.pdf) and burned to a CD with your images rather than printed.

Please call 415.863.7668 or email events@rootdivision.org with any questions.

 

Submission Fee

Please note that Root Division has eliminated the curatorial submission fee to allow for a broader range of applicants. Donations to support our free public programs can be made on our website. 

 

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