AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

The Brand Library Art Galleries is pleased to accept submissions from
guest curators for exhibitions to be scheduled in 2014. This is an
exciting opportunity for curators to present group shows in the
re-opening year of Brand Library & Art Center.

Brand Library Art Galleries offer some of the most stunning exhibition
spaces in Southern California and the opportunity for residents and
visitors to view art in a magnificent setting. Its 3200 square foot
venue offers a dramatic exhibition space for an array of art experiences
that reflect a variety of media, styles, and cultures in the art world
and provide diverse viewing experiences. The Brand Library Art Galleries
consist of the Skylight Gallery a 2,800 SF exhibition space and Atrium
Gallery a 500 square foot exhibition space overlooking the courtyard.

The mission of the Brand Library Art Galleries is to offer visitors a
professional gallery experience by showcasing a variety of styles and
media of established and emerging artists that educate, enlighten,
challenge, and enrich people's lives.

Submissions

Submissions will be accepted between September 9 and November 15, 2013.
Submissions may be mailed (postmarked no later than November 15th) or
hand-delivered to the Glendale Central Library. To be considered, guest
curators must submit the following materials:

* Letter of introduction describing the exhibition
* Curator statement
* A resume outlining the curator's career and education
* Completed and signed submission form

* Visual representation of works of art in digital format. Digital
images must be in JPEG format and must not exceed 1MB in size. Work must
be original and current. Please do not send portfolios of original
materials. Self-addressed and stamped envelope (SASE) for return of
proposals not selected. Submissions without envelopes or with envelopes
lacking proper postage will not be returned. The materials submitted by
selected curators become the property of Brand Library & Art Center and
will not be returned.

Send materials to:

Brand Library Art Galleries c/o Glendale Central Library Attn: Gallery
Director
222 East Harvard Street
Glendale, CA 91205

Honorarium

Guest curator(s) will be provided an honorarium.

Process

Exhibition proposals are reviewed by the Galleries' staff. Decisions are
made based on the quality of the work, the availability of the
Galleries, the degree to which the work corresponds to the Galleries'
mission, originality of the exhibition, the exhibition's technical
requirements, and the exhibition's budget.

After submissions are reviewed and notification letters are sent, the
Gallery Director will invite selected artists or groups for an
interview. As part of the interview process, the artist or group will be
asked to bring samples of the artist(s)' work to Brand Library & Art
Center. If the works are too large to be conveniently moved, the Gallery
Director may arrange to visit the artist's studio. Within four to six
weeks of the interview, the artist or group will either be assigned an
exhibition date or notified they have not been selected for the
exhibition year. The notification, interview timeline, and assigned
exhibition date are subject to change at the discretion of the Galleries
staff.

Limits

* Works previously displayed in the Brand Library Art Galleries
are not eligible to be shown again. This includes works exhibited in
single artist shows and group shows.
* No preferential treatment is given to individual members of the
Associates of Brand Library, City of Glendale employees, or art
associations or curators that have previously exhibited.

Requirements

Guest curators are asked to meet the following requirements:

* Curators will need to be available to meet in person with the
Gallery Director as needed.
* Curators are responsible for assembling all artists and their
works for display, including bios, reviews, and other documents for
display in the Gallery notebook and promotional materials.
* Curators serve as the artists' representative to communicate
with artists as necessary, or as requested by the Gallery Director,
prior to, during, and following the run of the exhibit.
* Due to space limitations arrangements for storage of shipped
work prior to and following exhibits must be made with the Gallery
Director before an exhibit is accepted to be shown.
* Curators must make all shipping arrangements preceding and
following the exhibit. The Gallery will not be responsible for any
shipping costs.
* Curators must be available during pick-up of artwork.
* Curators will work in partnership with Gallery Director to
design exhibitions prior to installation; however, the Gallery Director
will approve final placement and installation.
* Installations are completed by Gallery staff under the direction
of the Gallery Director. Curators may not install art works.
* Curators do not have access to office space or supplies at the
Brand Library Art Galleries.
* Curators are expected to work with Gallery staff to create
exhibition catalogue and other promotional materials. In addition, the
curator is expected to be present at the exhibition opening and to
assist in ongoing promotions, which may include curator talks.

About Brand Library & Art Center

The Brand Mansion is an iconic landmark in the City of Glendale,
bequeathed to the City by Mr. Leslie C. Brand. The Brand Library & Art
Center, which encompasses the Mansion, is a cultural treasure for the
community that beckons over 125,000 annual visitors from all over the
Southern California region to music concerts, dance performances, art
exhibitions, lectures, community meetings and other special events.
Brand Mansion is listed in the Glendale Register of Historic Places, and
is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Contact
Annette Vartanian, Gallery Director, 818.548.2030
www.brandlibrary.org

Instructions/Form

Download the instructions and form, Call for Guest Curator 2014
Exhibition Year

Annette Vartanian | City of Glendale | Library, Arts & Culture
222 East Harvard Street | Glendale, CA 91205 | T 818.937.7817

from LA Culture Net