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Peace Patrick Epulu
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This document provides guidance on approaching public galleries and writing proposals as an artist. It discusses selecting galleries, developing a 3-year plan with goals and strategies, researching what galleries offer (e.g. publicity, exhibition space), networking with gallery staff, and developing skills like proposal writing. Proposal writing tips include writing a mission statement, identifying funding sources, creating a budget and timeline, compiling CVs and visual materials, and submitting complete proposals with cover letters and checklists. The document also lists publicly funded galleries in Limerick and gives examples of mission statements and project schedules.

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Approaching public galleries Pippa Little, Curator
it would be terrific if, a gallery owner saw one of your paintings and offered you a showing. In this fantasy, critics and collectors discover you. Thats it Youre written about in Time magazine by Robert Hughes. You are invited to show at the Whitney Biennial. Molly Barnes
Approaching public galleries Select Write a three year plan Skills to develop Research (what do they offer) Network Remember galleries programme in advance
Proposal writing Mission statement Identify funding sources Get proposal guidelines Budget CV Visual materials Timeline Covering letter
Select Limerick has the following publicly funded galleries Limerick City Gallery of Art Hunt Museum Printmakers Belltable Arts Centre Bourne Vincent Gallery-UL
LCGA mission statement to provide artists with the opportunity to experiment, develop and above all display their work; Neva Elliott, 2005
Write a 3 year plan Short and long term goals Example Put together exhibition in local library Apply for County Council artists bursary Apply for Arts Council Travel Award Have solo exhibition by 2010
Break into goals, strategy, deadlines Goal exhibition in local library Strategy Approach librarian Fundraise from local businesses Get press coverage Invite curator from arts centre to open the exhibition Deadline 6 months
Skills to develop Proposal writing Teaching Computing, database management, word, Photoshop Project management Press releases Negotiation
Tips Think of Ireland as a whole Use open submissions strategically Spend time preparing application forms and proposals Rejection and success is all part of the process Use Visual Artists Ireland
What do galleries offer Publicity mail out database postage private view invitations preparing the press release advertising inclusion on web site
What do galleries offer Exhibiting transport Installation (technicians) space production costs catalogue Insurance invigilation
Network Do not drop in on spec Phone and find out about exhibition policy and open submissions Sign up to the mailing list Attend openings Get to know staff and add them to your mailing list Good quality post cards for minor correspondence
Alternative Networking Can you meet for another reason (research, transport advice, voluntary) Can you invite the curator to open an exhibition of your work Do any of your colleagues know the curator Look out for staff changes What about the education or lecture programme?
Proposal writing The screening process
Why write a proposal To plan your project To manage your project To fundraise for your project
Goals and objectives Define broad project goals, then identify objectives Goal To publish a one off art book Objective Select five artists to contribute
Mission statement Example Cabinet's hybrid sensibility merges the popular appeal of an arts periodical, the visually engaging style of a design magazine, and the in-depth exploration of a scholarly journal. a valuable sourcebookfor a wide range of readers, from artists and designers to scientists and historians. inIVA creates exhibitions, publications, multimedia, education and research projects, designed to bring the work of artists from culturally-diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest possible public.
Identify funding sources Arts Council- Bursaries Award, Projects New Work, Projects Once Off, Commissions, Travel and Training Awards, Small Festivals Local Council CREATE (Artist in the Community) Culture Ireland Heritage Council Galleries CAFE Publications / Clann Credo Irish Fundraising Handbook, 5th edition, 2003-2004
Get Proposal Guidelines Read thoroughly Constantly refer to guidelines Check the following Deadlines Eligibility Accompanying material Funding goals and priorities Evaluation process and criteria
Exhibition name Contents Exhibition name detailed proposal p.1 Current CVs Curator p.4 Gallery p.5 Artists Artist 1 p.7 Artist 2 p.8 Artist 3 p.9 Artist 4 p.10 Artist 5 p.11 Artist 6 p.12 Artist 7 p.13 Supporting documentation Images Artist 1 p.14 Artist 2 p.15 Artist 3 p.15 Artist 4 p.16 Artist 5 p.17 Artist 6 p.18 Artist 7 p.19 References to similar initiatives and projects p.20 Additional financial and administrative details p.21 Press and publicity p.21 The catalogue p.21 Outline of plans for evaluating the proposal p.21 Audience figures p.21 Evidence of collaborative process p.21 Timescale/schedule p.22 Venue agreement and administration support p.23 Brochure: Previous exhibition Catalogue: previous catalogue Contents
Budget What do you need? Matching funding Quotes In kind support Timetable of payment schedules
CV Up to date Include things that are relevant Remove things if they are not Skills based (if you are running a project) Exhibition based (if you are applying for a bursary)
Visual materials Use a photographer Dont send slides unless specified Do send CD with contact sheet Name your images on CD Give title, medium and date Make sure they are in a compatible format Label ALL accompanying material
Schedule for Newsletter! September October November December January February March April May June July Dialogue with artists and writers Editing Print issue Assessment of issue Launch Distribution August SeptemberOctober November Dialogue with artists and writers Powwow ended Editing Print issue Assessment of issue Launch Distribution Timetable
Press coverage
Covering letter Address to a real person (find out on internet or phone) Explain why your work might be suitable for the venue/programme Keep to one page
Submission checklist Requested number of copies Copy to file Be sure to include required documentation
Summary Approaching public galleries Select Write 3 year plan Research Network Proposal writing Mission statement Funding sources Budget CV Visual materials Covering letter
Bibliography Barnes, M., How to get Hung: A Practical Guide for Emerging Artists, Journey Editions, 1994. Denvir, B., & Gray, H., Making Art Pay, Phaidon, 1989. http://www.a-n.co.uk/cgi-bin/db2www.exe/home.d2w/input? textonly=0 http://www.cpb.org/grants/grantwriting.html http://www.artscouncil.ie/ http://www.create-ireland.ie/ www.cultureireland.gov.ie. http://www.cabinetmagazine.org/information/ http://www.iniva.org/general/index

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Approachingpublicgalleries07 090518082847-phpapp01

  • 2. it would be terrific if, a gallery owner saw one of your paintings and offered you a showing. In this fantasy, critics and collectors discover you. Thats it Youre written about in Time magazine by Robert Hughes. You are invited to show at the Whitney Biennial. Molly Barnes
  • 3. Approaching public galleries Select Write a three year plan Skills to develop Research (what do they offer) Network Remember galleries programme in advance
  • 4. Proposal writing Mission statement Identify funding sources Get proposal guidelines Budget CV Visual materials Timeline Covering letter
  • 5. Select Limerick has the following publicly funded galleries Limerick City Gallery of Art Hunt Museum Printmakers Belltable Arts Centre Bourne Vincent Gallery-UL
  • 6. LCGA mission statement to provide artists with the opportunity to experiment, develop and above all display their work; Neva Elliott, 2005
  • 7. Write a 3 year plan Short and long term goals Example Put together exhibition in local library Apply for County Council artists bursary Apply for Arts Council Travel Award Have solo exhibition by 2010
  • 8. Break into goals, strategy, deadlines Goal exhibition in local library Strategy Approach librarian Fundraise from local businesses Get press coverage Invite curator from arts centre to open the exhibition Deadline 6 months
  • 9. Skills to develop Proposal writing Teaching Computing, database management, word, Photoshop Project management Press releases Negotiation
  • 10. Tips Think of Ireland as a whole Use open submissions strategically Spend time preparing application forms and proposals Rejection and success is all part of the process Use Visual Artists Ireland
  • 11. What do galleries offer Publicity mail out database postage private view invitations preparing the press release advertising inclusion on web site
  • 12. What do galleries offer Exhibiting transport Installation (technicians) space production costs catalogue Insurance invigilation
  • 13. Network Do not drop in on spec Phone and find out about exhibition policy and open submissions Sign up to the mailing list Attend openings Get to know staff and add them to your mailing list Good quality post cards for minor correspondence
  • 14. Alternative Networking Can you meet for another reason (research, transport advice, voluntary) Can you invite the curator to open an exhibition of your work Do any of your colleagues know the curator Look out for staff changes What about the education or lecture programme?
  • 16. Why write a proposal To plan your project To manage your project To fundraise for your project
  • 17. Goals and objectives Define broad project goals, then identify objectives Goal To publish a one off art book Objective Select five artists to contribute
  • 18. Mission statement Example Cabinet's hybrid sensibility merges the popular appeal of an arts periodical, the visually engaging style of a design magazine, and the in-depth exploration of a scholarly journal. a valuable sourcebookfor a wide range of readers, from artists and designers to scientists and historians. inIVA creates exhibitions, publications, multimedia, education and research projects, designed to bring the work of artists from culturally-diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest possible public.
  • 19. Identify funding sources Arts Council- Bursaries Award, Projects New Work, Projects Once Off, Commissions, Travel and Training Awards, Small Festivals Local Council CREATE (Artist in the Community) Culture Ireland Heritage Council Galleries CAFE Publications / Clann Credo Irish Fundraising Handbook, 5th edition, 2003-2004
  • 20. Get Proposal Guidelines Read thoroughly Constantly refer to guidelines Check the following Deadlines Eligibility Accompanying material Funding goals and priorities Evaluation process and criteria
  • 21. Exhibition name Contents Exhibition name detailed proposal p.1 Current CVs Curator p.4 Gallery p.5 Artists Artist 1 p.7 Artist 2 p.8 Artist 3 p.9 Artist 4 p.10 Artist 5 p.11 Artist 6 p.12 Artist 7 p.13 Supporting documentation Images Artist 1 p.14 Artist 2 p.15 Artist 3 p.15 Artist 4 p.16 Artist 5 p.17 Artist 6 p.18 Artist 7 p.19 References to similar initiatives and projects p.20 Additional financial and administrative details p.21 Press and publicity p.21 The catalogue p.21 Outline of plans for evaluating the proposal p.21 Audience figures p.21 Evidence of collaborative process p.21 Timescale/schedule p.22 Venue agreement and administration support p.23 Brochure: Previous exhibition Catalogue: previous catalogue Contents
  • 22. Budget What do you need? Matching funding Quotes In kind support Timetable of payment schedules
  • 23. CV Up to date Include things that are relevant Remove things if they are not Skills based (if you are running a project) Exhibition based (if you are applying for a bursary)
  • 24. Visual materials Use a photographer Dont send slides unless specified Do send CD with contact sheet Name your images on CD Give title, medium and date Make sure they are in a compatible format Label ALL accompanying material
  • 25. Schedule for Newsletter! September October November December January February March April May June July Dialogue with artists and writers Editing Print issue Assessment of issue Launch Distribution August SeptemberOctober November Dialogue with artists and writers Powwow ended Editing Print issue Assessment of issue Launch Distribution Timetable
  • 27. Covering letter Address to a real person (find out on internet or phone) Explain why your work might be suitable for the venue/programme Keep to one page
  • 28. Submission checklist Requested number of copies Copy to file Be sure to include required documentation
  • 29. Summary Approaching public galleries Select Write 3 year plan Research Network Proposal writing Mission statement Funding sources Budget CV Visual materials Covering letter
  • 30. Bibliography Barnes, M., How to get Hung: A Practical Guide for Emerging Artists, Journey Editions, 1994. Denvir, B., & Gray, H., Making Art Pay, Phaidon, 1989. http://www.a-n.co.uk/cgi-bin/db2www.exe/home.d2w/input? textonly=0 http://www.cpb.org/grants/grantwriting.html http://www.artscouncil.ie/ http://www.create-ireland.ie/ www.cultureireland.gov.ie. http://www.cabinetmagazine.org/information/ http://www.iniva.org/general/index