GALLERY MISSION STATEMENT: 
The Carbondale Arts Gallery is an exhibition space dedicated to amplifying and nurturing diverse artistic voices that engage and stimulate our community.

GALLERY VISION STATEMENTS:
The Carbondale Arts Gallery strives to provide a platform for creatives in order to serve and enrich the Roaring Fork Valley community. Though exhibiting local artists is a priority, we recognize the value in cultivating connections with regional and national-based artists as well.

We appreciate the innate capacity and inherent ability of art to naturally elicit deeper conversations, something we value highly and encourage featured artists of the Carbondale Arts Gallery to consider. 

We acknowledge that an exhibition may be determined “successful” in a variety of ways (the saleability of artwork is only one), and The Carbondale Arts Gallery prioritizes community engagement and creative risk taking.

Because there are few spaces within the Roaring Fork Valley in which to showcase artwork, we consider the Carbondale Arts Gallery a unique opportunity for emerging and established creatives alike to express themselves through a variety of concepts and media.

BEFORE YOU APPLY: TIPS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM
(Thanks for reading through this carefully)

1. Again, this form is due at 11:59pm (Mountain Daylight Time) on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Reach out to Gallery Manager brian@carbondalearts.com or call 970-963-1680 with questions. 

2. There is no fee to submit this form until March 14, 2025; after that date the fee increases to $30.

3. We recommend that you download and review this PDF which includes all the questions you will see in the proposal form. We suggest writing out your answers in a separate document beforehand. This form WILL NOT save your responses until you finally submit at the bottom of the page.

4. Be sure to read our Gallery Protocol document which has specific information about sales, insurance, shipping, and more. This is a separate document available at https://www.carbondalearts.com/gallery/#exhibition-resources and also linked below.

5. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you submit images that are of good quality, clear, in focus, and have adequate/balanced lighting for coloration. We review all images on a large screen or projector, so images must be easily viewed full size on a computer monitor without pixelating. If you have questions/concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.

WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED

1. The Carbondale Arts Gallery Committee reviews all submitted proposals in mid-May and will confirm your status no later than mid-July. If accepted, you will receive an artist agreement with upcoming deadlines for 2026.

2. Make sure to read our gallery's mission and vision statements at the top of this page. One of our top priorities for each exhibition is to create connections with our community in meaningful ways. When you fill out the proposal form, think about how you might use your exhibition (beyond the opening reception) to further activate and engage visitors. This can vary widely from show to show, anywhere from an extra artist talk for our members/patrons to a workshop or demonstration to the public. “out of the box” ideas are welcome as we encourage all forms of creativity.

3. We will schedule a studio visit (if/when possible) around 6 weeks before your opening reception. Studio visits are a wonderful way for our Gallery Committee to know more about you and your practice, developing a deeper level of appreciation for your art.

2026 PROPOSAL PREVIEW: Recommend downloading and reviewing the linked PDF before you proceed; contains information regarding deadlines, fees, eligibility requirements, and more.

GALLERY PROTOCOL DOCUMENT: Additional information about commission sales, insurance/liability, and more, including a floor plan of the gallery space) is available in this linked PDF.

You'll fill out your contact information on the next page.

You can navigate forwards and backwards on each page in this form without losing your completed responses. However, the form will not save until you click SUBMIT on the final (4th) page. We recommend composing your responses ahead of time, then copying/pasting them into the form.

You'll answer 8 questions about your show proposal on the next page.

You can navigate forwards and backwards on each page in this form without losing your completed responses. However, the form will not save until you click SUBMIT on the final (4th) page. We recommend composing your responses ahead of time, then copying/pasting them into the form.

You'll be able to upload images and more on the next/final page.

You can navigate forwards and backwards on each page in this form without losing your completed responses. However, the form will not save until you click SUBMIT on the final (4th) page. We recommend composing your responses ahead of time, then copying/pasting them into the form.

PAYMENT PORTAL BELOW

Reminder: there was a grace period with NO FEE to submit 2026 gallery proposals ONLY through March 14, 2025. After this date there will be a nonrefundable $30 fee. You may submit more than one proposal, but each one should be submitted separately and will include separate $30 fees for each if submitted after March 14, 2025.

Congratulations, you've reached the end of the proposal form! Once you click the green button below your proposal will be officially submitted for consideration by the Carbondale Arts Gallery Committee for 2026. 

We recommend you review the form before submitting. You can navigate forwards and backwards on each page in this form without losing your completed responses. However, the form will not save until you click SUBMIT on the final (4th) page. 

Any questions/clarifications may be directed to our Gallery Manager at brian@carbondalearts.com or by calling 970-963-1680.

Thank you!