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Exhibition Proposal

An exhibition proposal is a focused document that pitches a show to a gallery, curator, festival or institution. A strong proposal usually includes a concept or curatorial statement, a list of proposed works with images and details, your artist statement and biography, technical and space requirements, a budget outline and any relevant timeline. Tailor every proposal to the specific venue and audience; generic submissions rarely succeed. Draw on your portfolio, inventory and existing artwork documentation so you can assemble proposals quickly without compromising quality. A well-structured proposal demonstrates that you understand the practical realities of staging a show, which is often as important to programmers as the work itself. Keep past proposals in your archive as templates for future opportunities.

An exhibition proposal is a focused document that pitches a show to a gallery, curator, festival or institution. A strong proposal usually includes a concept or curatorial statement, a list of proposed works with images and details, your artist statement and biography, technical and space requirements, a budget outline and any relevant timeline. Tailor every proposal to the specific venue and audience; generic submissions rarely succeed. Draw on your portfolio, inventory and existing artwork documentation so you can assemble proposals quickly without compromising quality. A well-structured proposal demonstrates that you understand the practical realities of staging a show, which is often as important to programmers as the work itself. Keep past proposals in your archive as templates for future opportunities.