Curatorial Proposal Outline
GUIDELINES / CHECKLIST FOR CURATORIAL PROPOSAL
- As this is the first stage of the proposal do not make it heavily theoretical, but it clear and to the point
- You should include some underpinnings of theoretical references
- If the idea is based on a particular historical, political or art historical theory you should make this clear (if you find it is essential and provides grounding).
- Summarise any theories as much as possible
- Explain why and how this exhibition is appropriate for the venue/organisation (history, previous exhibitions, programming goals, commitment, resonates with mission, could mention previous exhibitions)
- Why and how the organisation can benefit from showing this exhibition?
- Location/specificity
- Artist (total number, names and location)
- Are they new commission, or presentation of existing work or combination
- List of works (slides w/sizes or dvd)
- Describe the environment (installation-3 video screens in one room with seating in the centre, etc)
- Illustrate experience (objects, sizes, layout, equipment, etc)
- Illustrate awareness of expected audience and potential audience
- Discuss how this type of exhibition can engage other audiences
- Example of type of programme to engage two types of audiences
- i.e. German artist, IFA gives travel and accommodation for exhibit outside Germany-will assist development to seek funds
- Suggestions of talks or speakers in relation to exhibition
- Types of education programmes
- Dependent on type of art works to be presented (equipment, build out, etc)
- What will be needed to create new work?
- What is needed to present piece(s)
- Staff
- Assistance to make it
- Research (artist may need this type of information or assistance from Curator)
- Negotiation of resources and artist needs
- If in non-traditional space or on site (environment, permissions, etc)
- If you have suggestions for where to source specifics that is helpful
- Planning
- Production time
- Installation / De-installation
- Run of exhibition
- Possible collaborators and why they are ideal for partnerships (co-presentation)
- Link-ups (others needed for project or would like to have as part of project)
- Present work and/or make work (framing, equipment)
- Installation of works (placement, plinths, sculpture, build out, walls, seating)
- Artist fees
- Speaker fees
- Tech Fees
- Carpenter fees
- Documentation (photos, video, etc)
- Evaluation
- Secured (need to find out if there is any money in place)
- Potential (Strategic stance to support project)
- Identifying potential funding will be helpful to the development team and gives the impression of your understanding of funding mechanisms.
· Specific ideas can be helpful if this exhibition has a target audience or is of a specific nature.
- Illustrate awareness of expected audience and potential audience
- Discuss how this type of exhibition can engage other audiences
- Example of type of programme to engage two types of audiences
- i.e. German artist, IFA gives travel and accommodation for exhibit outside Germany-will assist development to seek funds
- Travel needed to do research
- Contacts to make
- Library in house if not where or what (specific type location for research)
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