Beach House Exhibitions 2010-2011 Request for Proposals

4/7/2010

Request for Proposals

2010-11 Beach House Exhibit Gallery
DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 (no later than 5:00pm)

The City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division is seeking exhibition proposals for the gallery space in the Event House at the Annenberg Community Beach House. We are requesting proposals for group exhibitions from curators, artists (emerging and established) and groups based in Los Angeles County to be on display in the Event House gallery space for a period of 4 months.Exhibition Guidelines:Exhibitions should be conceived around a coherent central theme, cognizant of the diverse visitors of all ages to the Beach House that make up the audiences at the Event House. Proposals should also consider that the gallery space is open to the public and the work must be able to withstand display for the 4-month period. Proposals may also include an educational component as part of the exhibition such as gallery talks by artists.

All artwork needs to be transported to the exhibit site ready to hang—transportation, matting and framing are the responsibility of the artist.

Please note that because the display area is in a hallway, we cannot accept any proposals for non-wall mountable artwork.

What we will provide:The City of Santa Monica will provide installation and lighting adjustment services and cover costs for text panel, labels and postcard printing. In addition, the City of Santa Monica will host an opening reception and promote the exhibition through its various media outlets. The City of Santa Monica will insure the artwork while in the City’s possession and we will require artists to submit an artwork loan form stipulating the replacement costs. For the complete RFP, go to: http://arts.smgov.net