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Proposal Guidelines

***Fall 2008 Proposals are DUE May 8th 2008 by 5:00PM***

Be one of the first exhibitions in Centre Gallery’s larger show space opening in the Fall of 2008 in the new Marshall Center!
Centre Gallery provides USF students with a professional gallery experience. This includes writing a proposal and resume, staging, hanging, and lighting work. Technical support is offered during each phase of exhibiting. We encourage each artist to explore the practice of exhibiting, utilizing the space in a way that bears his or her signature. Students, alumni, faculty and staff may submit proposals. Students interested in group collaborative projects or faculty members with special class projects are encouraged to submit proposals. Gallery exhibitions are two weeks in duration, but we can accommodate proposals of different lengths (for performance art, film, etc.).

A proposal MUST include the following:

1. Statement of Intent: This should clearly describe the exhibition you are proposing. When organizing your proposal the following questions should be answered within the statement of intent:
• What type of show will you have?
• Will it be a straightforward exhibition of your work or will it be thematic? Please elaborate.
• Will you be creating an environment, or using any special effects in the show? If so, how will you accomplish this?
• How will you utilize the gallery space?
• Are your pieces for wall, pedestal or floor?
• What is the content of your work: what is it about, what are you trying to convey or explore?
• Will the work in your show be current, old or new? Will it be the same work shown in the images?
• Are there time slots you would rather not be given because of previously scheduled commitments?

2. Digital images: Sorry, we no longer accept slide submissions. Choose a selection of no more than 10 images representative of your work. It is not required that the images of the work be the same as what you would like to exhibit, but it is strongly encouraged. If you are proposing a site-specific installation or an exhibition of new work, include drawings of the project and in your statement clearly describe your new body of work. We will no longer be accepting proposals that do not include images. When preparing images of your work, include:


• your name, the title , the medium used, the size, and the date of each piece on the file name.
• Please put digital images on CD or DVD (no e-mail of images please).
• Include a corresponding slide list in a text ( .txt ) file.

For video and/or timebased documentation:
• Films or Videos should be submitted in DVD Format.
• Please note that timebased works longer than 5 minutes may not be fully reviewed.
• Include a corresponding list with the titles of the works and their durations.

Remember that the committee must judge your work by your images; poor quality images will affect their decision!!
3. Installation/Performance Art: If performance or installation aspects are included in the proposal be sure to divulge as many specific details as possible. This helps to fully inform the selection committee about your proposed work.
4. Art Resume/CV: Include your name, address and phone number(s). List your education, exhibitions and any other information you feel may be relevant.
Please note that the clarity, creativity and professionalism of your proposal will greatly influence the committee's decision.

5. Preferred Exhibition Dates for Fall 2008: Please indicate by number from 1 to 8 your preferred exhibition dates (1 being your first pick 8 being your last) Fall 2008

• Show #1 - Aug 25 – Sep 5 ______
• Show #2 - Sep 8 – Sep 19 ______
• Show #3 - Sep 22 – Oct 3 ______
• Show #4 - Oct 6 – Oct 17 ______
• Show #5 - Oct 20 – Oct 31 ______
• Show #6 - Nov 3 – Nov 14 ______
• Show #7 - Nov 17 – Nov 26 ______
• Show #8 – Dec 1 – Dec 12 ______

It is recommended that you download and print these proposal guidelines to use as a reference while completing your proposal.

Mail or return your completed proposal to:

Centre Gallery University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Avenue CTR 246 Tampa, Florida 33620

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to phone the gallery at (813) 974-5464. Notifications of the Centre Gallery Selection Committee's decision will occur approximately one week after the proposal deadline.

***Fall 2008 Proposals are DUE May 8th 2008 by 5:00PM***

Those whose proposals are accepted will receive a copy of the guidelines for exhibitions in the gallery. Those whose proposals are not accepted are welcome to speak with gallery staff for further comments. Technical tips for strengthening and further developing your proposal are always available.