How to Make an Exhibition Proposal
to the Dalhousie Art Gallery

Dalhousie Art Gallery welcomes exhibition proposals from artists and curators. Completed applications may be submitted at any time, but expect a wait of up to three months before notification. Note: We do not accept e-mail or faxed applications at this time. Mail your proposal to: Dalhousie Art Gallery, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, B3H 3J5.

Proposals should include the following information and documentation:

1. a one-page description of the exhibition or body of work proposed (including the curatorial premise, if you are a curator);
2. slides or photographs of the proposed work or works-in-progress (or videotape/CD- ROM/DVD excerpts if you work in new media) and some indication of previous work. (Please provide adequate documentation for all images of works, ie. a list of titles, sizes, media, dates, etc.);
3. selected previous exhibition catalogues of artist’s work or curatorial writing (if any) and selected recent exhibition reviews (if any);
4. an up-to-date resumé; and
5. a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish your materials to be returned.

The Gallery is a complex space that can be divided into several exhibition areas according to the size of the exhibition. (See Gallery plan.) Exhibitions usually last between six and eight weeks and may occupy the whole Gallery or one or more smaller exhibition areas. Please indicate if you are interested in being considered for a solo or group exhibition. The Gallery follows CAR/FAC fee guidelines, and negotiates fees with guest curators according to the conditions of the project. Exhibitions that are programmed in our Front Alcove space (usually emerging artist shows) receive a reduced CAR/FAC fee.

The Gallery’s Exhibitions and Programming Committee meets approximately four times a year. We present an average of 12 exhibitions annually, but may receive up to 60 applications for these spaces. Each year we present at least one permanent collection exhibition (organized by our curator), host traveling exhibitions of national or international contemporary or historic works (important in fulfilling our broad mandate), and present several in-house curated exhibitions, as well as the annual Dalhousie Student, Staff, Faculty and Alumni show. Because of these scheduling pressures and the need to obtain outside funding, exhibitions may be planned up to three years in advance.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Gallery office.

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