Open Call for Emerging Curators!!

Emerging Curators Program: 
Call for Curatorial Proposals


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, January 6th, 2013

photo credit (L-R): Nicole C. Roldan, Nicole C. Roldan, Jennifer Lau

AAWAA has developed the Emerging Curators Program as an opportunity for curators to develop their vision and curatorial expertise in Asian American Art. As curator you will be responsible for concept, planning, coordination, co-installation, hosting and partnering with AAWAA’s curatorial team.

Eligibility:
Open to proposals focusing solely on Asian American women in the arts.

Project:

• Venue: The Sequoias Gallery, 1400 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94109
• Media: 2 dimensional artwork only, maximum 4 ft. high, 8 in. deep. Length of 3 walls are approximately 10 feet each and the 4th wall is approximately 5 feet. You are encouraged to visit the venue. Please check in at the entry desk and mention this project.
• Exhibition dates: March 14th, 2013 - May 3rd, 2013

Submission Requirements:

      1.  Curatorial Intent: Why do you want to participate in this project?
            (appoximately 250 words) 
      2.  Curatorial Proposal (max 1 page, 12 pt. font, single space)
                a.  Concept
                b.  Workplan (How will you implement your proposal?) including:
                        i.  Artist selection process, list of proposed artists
                       ii.  Timeline
                      iii.  Optional: low resolution jpg images
                c.  Resume

Instructions to Apply:
Send submission requirements by email with the subject line, "Sequoias: [Your Name Here]" to EmergingCuratorsProgram@aawaa.net.

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: Sunday, January 6th, 2013
• Notification by: Sunday, January 13th, 2013
• Installation: Saturday, March 9th, 11am-5pm
• Opening Recption: Thursday, March 14th, 3:30pm-5pm
• Deinstallation: Saturday, May 4th, 11am-5pm

Curator Responsibilities:

• Scheduled check-ins with AAWAA
• Select Asian American women artists, invitation only
• Curator statement
• Artists statement, bios
• Price list including info for labels and insurance
• Content for publicity
• Coordinate delivery and pickup
• Communications with artists

AAWAA Responsibilities:

• Venue liaison
• Curatorial advice
• Publicity: social media, postcard, aawaa newsletter, press release
• Labels
• Reception, including refreshments

Questions? Submit inquiries to EmergingCuratorsProgram@aawaa.net.

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