2026 Call for Curators
Submit a curatorial proposal for an art exhibit including a curatorial statement, 10-20 images of proposed artworks, and details on participating artists.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 33 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Award
- $350
- Location
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Exhibition window
- Nov 7, 2026 → Jan 2, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Sep 6, 2026
About
Opportunity Overview
Crown Gallery at Metro Art Studios in Bridgeport seeks proposals from curators for an art exhibit held from November 7, 2026 to January 2, 2027. The gallery is particularly suited to large installations and conceptual art, as well as more traditional art forms. A $350 stipend will be paid to the selected curator.
Key Dates
- Submissions due: September 2, 2026
- Notification: September 6, 2026
- Installation dates: October 31 - November 4, 2026
- Exhibition dates: November 7, 2026 to January 2, 2027
- Opening reception: Saturday, November 7, 1-4 PM
Eligibility
Open to curators working or residing in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. All visual art mediums will be considered.
Application Requirements
- A minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 images of the work you plan to include in the final exhibit; examples of similar work is acceptable
- A curatorial statement explaining the focus and concept of the exhibit
- Images can be entered individually or as a PDF
- Proposals must contain a minimum of 3 artists
- All work in the exhibit must be for sale
- Artwork by the proposing curator cannot account for more than 33% of the exhibited artworks
Exhibition Requirements
- Exhibitions must be installed in under 4 days and be completed by November 4, 2026
- Any audio/visual equipment required for the exhibit will need to be provided by the artists
- The curator is responsible for creating and printing wall labels for the exhibit (Crown will provide a template, if needed), price list, and other in-gallery material
- Crown Gallery will provide exhibit titles
- Crown Gallery is approximately 1250 square feet (25' wide by 50' long) with 11' tall ceilings
- There are pedestals available
- All artwork is fully insured while in the possession of Metro Art Studios/Crown Gallery and the facility has 24 hour security
Sales & Commission
- A commission of 40% will be retained by Metro Art Studios on all sales
- A sale or retail price must be indicated for all work
- Artists will be paid for works sold within 30 days after the closing date of the exhibition and the collection of the sales proceeds
- Metro Art Studios and Crown Gallery are not responsible for the cost of shipping or any installation costs
About Metro Art Studios
Metro Art Studios is a non-profit arts organization located in the South End of Bridgeport, CT. The three-story renovated corset factory houses 39 loft studios for professional musicians and visual artists, as well as Crown Gallery, a large for-profit gallery space on the ground floor. Crown Gallery hosts 6-7 exhibitions a year, a mix of juried and invitational curated shows. The opening reception for the exhibit (November 7, 2026) coincides with a weekend-long, city-wide open studio event that brings almost 2,000 visitors to Metro Art Studios.
Special Considerations
- Special consideration will be given to proposals that reflect a commitment to access, diversity, equity, and inclusivity
- We encourage a visit to Crown Gallery before applying, or a review of the gallery floor plan and photos
Contact
Jane Davila, Executive Director, Metro Art Studios & Crown Gallery, [email protected]
- Award
- $350 stipend
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 40% on sales
- Theme
- Proposals are welcome for any theme or concept; the gallery is particularly suited to large installations and conceptual art, as well as more traditional art forms.
- Eligibility
- Open to curators working or residing in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey.
- Audience
- Curators working or residing in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey
- Contact
- [email protected]
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