Exhibit Application Guidelines

Eligibility

The Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts Gallery welcomes exhibit proposals from emerging and established artists from the local, national, and international scene and who engage community through their work, are from underrepresented communities, challenge perceptions of "other", and/or use art as a tool for social change. Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts strives to create dialogue amongst communities and across borders through art. Artists who are civically engaged or whose voices have been silenced in the past are especially encouraged to apply. Work in any medium is accepted. National and international artists are responsible for all shipping costs unless an agreement is made prior with Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts. All covered shipping fees will be contingent upon funding.

Proposal Requirements

  • A cover sheet with your name and contact information (phone, address, email and website if applicable). Tell us if you are applying for a solo show or willing to do a group exhibit?
  • 5 slides or Jpeg digital images no larger than 1M or 300dpi of work you would like considered for this exhibit. (If work is chosen, all slides and CD's will be kept for archival purposes. Please do not send your only copy.)
  • Three copies of a brief artist statement, your background, and statement on your work.
  • A list of the work you are submitting which includes: title, medium, dimensions, and price/value (work does not have to be for sale).

Online Application

If choosing to submit online, email all of the above materials on either a .doc or .rtf format for word documents, and .jpg no larger than 400 Kb for images to rubychacon@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by midnight of the proposal deadline.

Deadline

All proposals and CD images are accepted postmarked by December 1st and June 1st of every year. Please postmark or hand-deliver proposals to: Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts, c/o Ruby Chacon, 631 West North Temple, #700, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your CD. CDs will not be returned without this envelope.

Exhibition Selection

A panel review committee comprised of Board and community members will meet to select exhibitions for the annual gallery schedule. Quality of work, evidence of ability to produce proposed exhibit, balance of mediums submitted for the season, and completion and clarity of the proposal will all be considered. Notification of acceptance will be made by the end of February each year.

Sales

Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts requires a 30% commission on all works that are sold. 20% will go directly to the Mestizo Institute non-profit, and 10% will go to the Mestizo coffeehouse for the use of it's space. Not all exhibition work has to be for sale. Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts Gallery is a member of the Salt Lake Gallery Association and participates in the Association's gallery strolls, held the third Friday of each month.

Questions?

Please call Ruby Chacon at the Mestizo Gallery (801-596-0500) with any questions or concerns as you develop your exhibit proposal. Please review our website to learn more about our MISSION.

Thank you for your interest in the Mestizo Institute of Culture & Arts Gallery.

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