• Proposals are evaluated on merit of project and concept.

• Proposals must be well thought out and focus on projects, and themes that are innovative, challenging, and engaging. Extra consideration will be given to proposals that clearly demonstrate a unique and creative approach to the exhibition, as well as those that present ideas or topics that are not well represented in the commercial sector.

• Subject and content is at the discretion of the curator with approval by the gallery director.

• The exhibition must be open to the SMI membership. The curator is encouraged to invite non-member artists to exhibit; however, non-members must become a member upon agreement to exhibit. The ratio of members to new members can not be more than 50%.

• Curators may not include their own work in the exhibition.

• SMI Board members and staff are not eligible to be curators.

Studio Montclair offers an honorarium of $150.

Note: There will be no financial support towards any individual artist’s production of artwork, installation cost, or shipping/transportation of artwork.

1. Curators are responsible for creating the exhibit theme, selecting artists and artwork.

2. Curators must write a short essay known as a curator’s statement to accompany the exhibition.

3. Curators must be present during the exhibit installation.

4. Curators must be present at the opening reception for the exhibit.

5. Curators may be asked to present a curator talk.

1. Studio Montclair will provide the gallery space. Click here for a floor plan of the gallery and windows.

2. Studio Montclair will provide marketing support including publicity listings, press release, social media, postcard and email invitations.

3. Studio Montclair will provide an opening reception.

4. Studio Montclair will publish a call for entries if needed for the exhibit, submitted work will be available for review by the curator thru the Entrythingy software.

5. Studio Montclair will handle administrative support, including email communication with artists, signage, artist binder, price list, and contracts (if needed).

6. Studio Montclair will install the work with substantial input and oversight from the curator.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a written proposal to exhibits@studiomontclair.org with the subject line “Curator Proposal – ‘your name'”

Your proposal should include the following:

• Your name, website, and contact information

• Curators CV

• An exhibition proposal outlining both the background and the description for the exhibition

• A list of at least four proposed participating artists

• At least 3 images, of work that has been confirmed as available, per proposed artist