Are you a current SUNY Oneonta student interested in exhibiting your work on campus? Apply now to our open call for student exhibitions in the Project Space Gallery or Open Space Gallery, on view during the Fall 2024 semester. There are two track options available: the "Curated Group Show" track and the "Artist as Curator" track. In the Curated Group Show Track, you are encouraged to submit work(s) that you feel is a strong example of your practice – either personal work or course work of all mediums is accepted. If you have an exhibition idea, either for a solo show of personal work or a group project, you may submit that under the Artist as Curator Track. Exhibition dates and selected work will be announced in May 2024.

Spring 2024 Application Dates: April 1, 2024 – May 5, 2024

CURATED GROUP SHOW TRACK

This track is for submissions of singular works or limited series to be considered for inclusion in a curated group exhibition in the Project Space Gallery or Open Space Gallery. The exhibition will be juried by the Gallery Advisory Committee and curated by the Gallery Director. While an Open Call happens every semester, a curated group show is not guaranteed every semester and may be replaced by a solo student show. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Successfully submitting an application is not a guarantee of exhibition.

Students can apply up to three times with three individual pieces. You must submit a separate application for each piece. Series of works are accepted as an individual piece, but the application must clearly state the final number of works in the series and each works' dimensions. The series must also show cohesiveness in theme or content to be accepted as a series. The submitted works do not have to be complete at the time of the submission but must be complete at least one month before the exhibition opens. Applications with works in progress must show an image of the current state of the work and a description of what the final work will look like.

ARTIST AS CURATOR TRACK

This track is for submissions of solo show or thematic group show ideas to be curated by the proposing student(s) and installed in the Project Space Gallery or Open Space Gallery. The submitted exhibitions will be reviewed by the Gallery Advisory Committee and Gallery Director. While an Open Call happens every semester, an "artist as curator" show is not guaranteed every semester and may be replaced by a group show juried by the Gallery Advisory Committee and curated by the Gallery Director. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Successfully submitting an application is not a guarantee of exhibition.

Proposals may be submitted by an individual student or a group of students. Individual students may only submit one proposal per open call. You may submit proposals both as an individual and as part of a group during one open call period. All proposed works do not have to be complete at the time of submission but must be complete at least one month before the exhibition opens.

Application Requirements

Curated Group Show Track - Your submission must include:

1. Your name (with your preferred spelling), preferred pronouns, email, and current class rank.
2. A clear JPEG photo of your work (or work in progress). Video work must be submitted as an MP4 file.
3. Full caption information of your work, including: title, date (year), medium, and dimensions (H x W x L in inches for physically displayed work; minute:second for video work; preferred dimensions and dpi for digitally displayed work).
4. Your current artist statement (maximum 250 words) and artist CV (Curriculum Vitae). If you need advice on writing either of these documents or assistance, reach out to the Gallery Director (Sarah.Simpson@Oneonta.edu) at least two weeks before the final deadline.
5. A description of the final state of works in progress, or clarification on the extent of a series of works, if applicable.
6. The email and approval of your selected faculty sponsor.

Artist as Curator Track - Your submission must include:

1. Your name(s) (with your preferred spelling), preferred pronouns, email(s), and current class rank(s). Where applicable, include this information for all group members.
2. The title of your exhibition and a brief explanation of your proposal (maximum 500 words). This should include the names of all participating artists (for group shows), total number of included works, a description of the final state of works in progress (if applicable), layout and installation expectations including any unique installation needs (outlet access, monitors, etc.), what gallery you prefer to use, and any relevant notes on content.
3. A sketch or mock-up of your proposed layout as a JPEG or PDF. This can be a picture of a physical sketch or a digital rendering. Click on the links to download a copy of the Project Space Gallery floor plan or Open Space Gallery floor plan.
4. A clear JPEG photo of the proposed works (or works in progress). Video work must be submitted as an MP4 file.
5. Full caption information of all the proposed works, including: title, date (year), medium, and dimensions (H x W x L in inches for physically displayed work; minute:second for video work; preferred dimensions in inches and dpi for digitally displayed work).
6. Your current artist statement (maximum 250 words) and artist CV (Curriculum Vitae). Your artist statement explains your body of work as a whole: what inspires you, what do you focus on thematically (if anything), what medium(s) do you focus on, and how do you want viewers to understand your practice. If you need advice on writing either of these documents or assistance, reach out to the Gallery Director (Sarah.Simpson@Oneonta.edu) at least two weeks before the final deadline.
7. A curatorial statement (maximum 250 words) of the exhibition that explains how the exhibited works relate to each other, identifies a cohesive theme if it exists, and explains how you want the audience to view / understand the work included in the show. Do not copy/paste what you wrote in the explanation of your proposal.
8. The email and approval of your selected faculty sponsor.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be available to be on site at the time of the exhibition (Fall 2024 semester) to be eligible to apply. A faculty sponsor from the Art Department is required for all applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You are not required to frame your work for exhibition, but you are responsible for all cost and labor if you want it to be framed. While a Project Open Call exhibition occurs semesterly, the type of exhibition is not guaranteed.

Project Space Gallery will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 11am-4pm when classes are in session. Open Space Gallery is open when the Fine Arts Center is open. Opening receptions will be held from 4-6pm, dates to be decided upon acceptance of work. Students will be responsible for installing and de-installing their shows and the gallery staff will be available for assistance. Student artwork will not be insured. SUNY Oneonta, art department, gallery director, and faculty sponsor are not responsible for any damage or loss of artwork.

Applicants must submit their work digitally via CaFE. Reach out to Sarah Simpson, Gallery Director, Sarah.Simpson@Oneonta.edu with any questions.