Call for Proposals: Exhibitions

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – EXHIBITIONS

South Dallas Cultural Center is seeking proposals from artists and curators for exhibitions in the Arthello Beck Gallery. This is an ongoing call; proposals are accepted year-round.

SDCC is distinguished by its commitment to presenting exhibitions of the highest quality with a focus on the myriad of contributions African people make to world culture. We are committed to working as a community of artists, scholars, and arts educators who collectively provide best practices in educational and cultural experiences from an African-centered perspective.

In the past, we’ve featured exhibitions by artists like Chesley Antoinette, Spencer Evens, Riley Holloway, Jeremy Biggers, Nitashia Johnson, emerging curator Nychelle Grant, and many more. Additionally, SDCC presents the ART214 juried exhibition during Dallas Arts Month.

SDCC seeks to diversify our offerings and continue to provide strong public programming related to African diasporic contributions to world culture. We invite all who are interested to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

Artists and curators at various stages in their careers will be considered.

Proposals must be centered on African diasporic contributions to world culture for the Arthello Beck Gallery. The Augusta Savage gallery is open to all youth-focused exhibitions, with particular consideration given to the youth of the African diaspora. Exhibitions are expected to be on display for a minimum of two months.

SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

All proposals must be submitted through the red button below. With your proposals, please include one (1) PDF file containing the following information:

  • Artist Statement
  • Artist or Curatorial resume or CV
  • Prospectus for exhibition (if for group show)
  • 3-5 samples of work (images, audio/video files, etc)
  • Artist or Curator biography
  • 2 professional references from previous venues or organizations you’ve worked with:

Submission Deadline:Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Ongoing; year around

Selection Notification:Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Ongoing; year around

Proposal Submission Form

SCHEDULE

SDCC’s season runs from October 1st – September 30th. The schedule for programming is as followed:

  • October – December
  • February – May
  • August – September

Notes:

No programs are allowed during January, June, and July.

No programs or rehearsals are allowed Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays.

HOURS OF OPERATION

SDCC’s season runs from October 1st – September 30th. The monthly schedule for programming is as followed:

  • October – December
  • February – May
  • August – September

Programs are not offered during January, June, and July.

Questions? Please contact John Spriggins at john.spriggins@dallas.gov for inquiries only.