Open Call for Proposals

OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Open to: Queen's University Students
Deadline: Ongoing

UNION GALLERY invites Queen's University student artists, collectives and curators of all kinds—from all disciplines—to submit proposals throughout the year. Students must be studying at Queen's University, or proposals must include collaboration with Queen’s students. We want to hear your ideas!

We encourage submissions of: individual artworks or series, group shows, one-day events and program proposals (workshops, artist talks, performances, panels, etc.). Please keep in mind: we make programming selections approximately 4-8 months in advance.

Submissions are juried by a Selections Committee co-chaired by the Gallery Director and the Program Director. When reviewing submissions, we consider:

Your needs based on identified priorities (i.e. graduate thesis or dissertation exhibition; students in their graduating year; class exhibitions, etc.)
Prioritizing artists who identify as BIPOC, QPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+
The relevancy of your proposal to the teaching and learning community of Queen's University
Quality and completion of submission
Our capacity to accommodate and support your project

Depending on the size and scope of exhibition proposals, students are encouraged to propose group exhibitions with peers and/or mentors. After reviewing submissions, we may propose group exhibitions if common themes arise.

If you have any questions, or require accommodations during the submission process, please reach out: ugallery@queensu.ca / 613.533.3171

Project Title *

Primary Contact Name *

Primary Contact E-mail *

Primary Contact Phone Number *

Which platform(s) are you proposing for your project? *

Main Space Project Room Wandering Art Station Off-site Virtual Other

What is your timing preference? *

Fall (September–December) Winter (January–April) Spring/Summer (May–August) Other

Any pressing timeline needs we should know about?

Let us know if this is for your graduate dissertation exhibition; if you are graduating this year, etc.

Please list all involved in the project. *

For each, include their name and role; for students, also include their program and year of study. 0/250

About You *

Tell us a little about yourself and your artistic or curatorial practice. This can be in the form of an artist, curator or collective biography. You may choose to address themes or focus within your work; where you are from and currently based; as well as your experience, training, accomplishments or exhibition history, for example. 0/300

Website

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Instagram

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Project Format *

What format does your project take? Solo exhibition? Club or class group show? Film Screening, performance, workshop, etc.? 0/50

Brief Description *

Suggested prompts: What is your project about? What is the inspiration for this proposal? Who is your intended audience or communities you are in relation with? Why is Union Gallery a good fit for this proposal? 0/200

How do you propose to use the space? *

Suggested prompts: How will the work be laid out and be installed? How will the work engage your intended audience? Feel free to refer to any mock-ups you've included later in your support materials. 0/200

Project Needs *

Do you require specific support from Union Gallery in the creation, execution, or installation of your project? If so, please explain. 0/150

Additional Info

Is there any other information you would like to share? 0/150

Support Material

You are invited to upload up to 16 files of support material (less is okay!).

Support Material can include:

Your images, videos, and/or audio files of:
- Proposed artwork (completed works)
- Works-in-progress, mock-ups or studies
- Documentation of previous completed work, especially similar projects
Floorplans, digital renderings or sketches of installations

Before uploading your support materials, rename all files with your Project Title and number in corresponding order with the form below ("Support Material Details").

Format: 01ProjectTitle.jpg

Example file names with Project Title Caring and Being:
01CaringAndBeing.jpg, 02CaringAndBeing.jpg, etc.

Upload Support Material *

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Upload any artwork images, sketches, floorplans, etc. 16 files max.

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EQUITY STATEMENT

Union Gallery is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our programming and operations. UG welcomes applications from qualified individuals of all sexualities, races, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and (dis)abilities. We strongly encourage applications from equity-seeking communities. UG recognizes that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), QPOC (Queer People of Colour) and 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, +) are disproportionately underrepresented within institutional art spaces. Due to ongoing systemic barriers, UG prioritizes applicants who self-identify as BIPOC, QPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+.

If you would like to, please indicate if you (or others involved in the project) self-identify as a member of any equity-seeking groups.