EXHIBITIONS CALLS
MALLIN AND CHARNO GALLERIES
Proposals are due annually on September 15
The Kansas City Artists Coalition accepts proposals for the Mallin and Jacqueline B. Charno Galleries on September 1 of every year. KCAC produces 7-8 exhibitions in each of the two galleries that are curated by its Exhibition Committee, from its annual call for artists. The Mallin Gallery is a loft type gallery with hardwood floors, track lighting and storefront windows with blinds. The square footage is 2,590, ceiling height is 12 feet, and the linear measurement of walls used for hanging is 197 feet. The lighting is suspended approximately 9-½ from the floor in three banks, which run the length of the gallery East to West. The Jacqueline B. Charno Gallery is immediately accessible through the Mallin Gallery. The gallery has the same hardwood floors and track lighting as the Mallin Gallery. The square footage is 690 feet, ceiling height is 12 feet and the linear measurement of walls used for hanging is 88 feet. The lighting is suspended approximately 9-½ feet from the floor in three banks, which run the length of the gallery East to West. KCAC carries Fine Art Insurance, however, artists must insure their work to and from the gallery. KCAC takes a 30% commission on works sold.
The Exhibition Committee makes decisions to award solo, two-person or group exhibits. In addition, the committee reserves the right to place the exhibits in the gallery deemed most appropriate. Please let KCAC know about any scheduling conflicts you might have in your proposal. Artists will be notified after the first of the year as to the committee’s decisions. All media is accepted. Work must have been completed in the past two years. Open to all artists, with a special interest in artists from the Midwest. Artists of color are also encouraged to apply.
To be considered, please submit: visual documentation (url and/or 20 digital images on CD, both MAC and PC compatible); inventory sheet (list of artworks submitted with thumbnail images including information about the media, size, date of completion, and price); artist statement; resume; support materials (reviews, catalogs, etc.); and a large self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your materials (no SASE, no return of materials). Reasonable care will be taken of materials submitted, however, KCAC will not assume responsibility for loss or damage to materials while in our possession. Complete proposals are due September 15 of every year.
Submit proposals to: Mallin/Charno Proposals, Kansas City Artists Coalition, 201 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64105
UNDERGROUND
Proposals are due annually on November 1
The Kansas City Artists Coalition accepts proposals for the Underground on November 1 of every year. Underground is KCAC’s exclusive member’s only gallery. It is located in Mel’s ArtSpace and is accessible through the Mallin Gallery. The gallery’s large “L” shaped room has approximately 1, 065 square feet, the linear measurement of walls used for hanging is 140 feet and the ceiling height is 102 inches. The lighting is attached to beams in the ceiling; the floor is painted cement and entry doors measure 80 x 36 inches. KCAC takes a 30% commission on works sold.
The Exhibition Committee makes decisions to award solo, two-person or group exhibits. Please let KCAC know about any scheduling conflicts you might have in your proposal. Artists will be notified after the first of the year as to the committee’s decisions. All media is accepted. Work must have been completed in the past two years. Only current KCAC members are eligible for an exhibition in the Underground.
To be considered, please submit: visual documentation (20 digital images on CD, both MAC and PC compatible); inventory sheet (list of artworks submitted with thumbnail images including information about the media, size, date of completion, and price); artist statement; resume; support materials (reviews, catalogs, etc.); and a large self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your materials (no SASE, no return of materials). Reasonable care will be taken of materials submitted, however, KCAC will not assume responsibility for loss or damage to materials while in our possession. Complete proposals are due November 1 of every year.
Submit proposals to: Underground Proposals, Kansas City Artists Coalition, 201 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64105
RE:MEMBERS EXHIBITION
Deadline: TBD
The Re:Members Exhibition is a juried competition open to artists that are current members of the Kansas City Artists Coalition.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists who are current members of the Kansas City Artists Coalition. Entries must be original work, completed in the last two years and not previously shown in The Artists Coalition's Galleries.
INSURANCE: The Artists Coalition provides insurance for the exhibition. Artists are responsible for providing their own insurance on works during shipment.
MEDIA AND SPECIFICATIONS: All media is eligible. Work requiring special installation (including large or heavy works) will be accepted only if the artist is available to install the work on the specified date. Video artists can submit still images online and also mail a DVD to the Artists Coalition. If accepted, video artists must provide display equipment for the duration of the exhibition.
SALES: The Artists Coalition will take 30% commission on work sold from the exhibition. Price listed on Entry should include the commission and frame, if applicable. If the artwork is not for sale indicate NFS and the appraised insurance value on the entry form.