After a three-year hiatus, Cambridge Art Association (CAA) will again offer members of the CAA the opportunity to curate exhibits as part of our annual exhibitions program. These opportunities are for exhibits at our new CAA @ Canal Gallery in Kendall Square, located at 650 E. Kendall Street, in Kendall Square's Canal District.

Our goal: to present visually or thematically cohesive exhibits of work by our 650+ members and associated artists. We are seeking new, innovative ideas and presentations - proposals to this call must be original, and  not have been exhibited elsewhere. Proposals will be reviewed based on a variety of criteria, with greatest weight given to the theme of the exhibit, the featured artists, and the cohesion of the presentation. 

Each selected proposal will receive a $500 stipend to fund exhibition-related activities, with a focus on funding in-person public programs at CAA @ Canal.

We strongly encourage all interested applicants to register for our Wednesday, May 10 information session, hosted on ZOOM. The session will be recorded. We also strongly encourage applicants to visit the CAA @ Canal Gallery before applying for this opportunity

Proposal deadline for Fall 2023: May 31, 2023 

Available Exhibition Slots: 

• September  7 – October 13, 2023 
• October 26 - November 30, 2023
   

Who can submit a proposal? 

• Any CAA artist member (Artist, Associate Artist, or Student Artist) in good standing.
• 75% of exhibiting artists must be current CAA artist members 
• Proposals must contain a minimum of three (3) artists 

What should be included in the proposal?

• A curatorial statement – what is the focus of your proposed exhibit? What brings the artists/artworks together?
• Artist statements and CVs from all members of the group
• Images of the work you plan to include in the final exhibit: At least 75% of the images submitted in your proposal must appear in the final exhibit. All work in the exhibit should be for sale. If you are planning to present new, as yet created work, you must still present sample images of past work, or a plan for your proposed work. 
• All CAA exhibition guidelines apply.
• A proposal for at least two public programs, outside of the opening reception

What fees are associated with this Curatorial Proposal?

Proposal fees: $45 per proposal

Where/how do I submit my proposal?

• All proposals must be submitted via Submittable
• All requested documents must be saved as PDFs
• All images must be saved as follows: ArtistName_title.jpeg 

Failure to follow these stated guidelines will result in the disqualification of your proposal. Accepted groups who fail to meet mutually agreed upon timelines may forfeit their exhibit spot.

Who reviews the Curatorial Proposals?

Proposals will be reviewed by CAA staff, members of the exhibition committee, and an invited panel of Boston-based curators.

What criteria are used in the review process? 

Decisions will be made based on the quality of the proposal, available exhibition slots and will consider some or all of the following:

• An aspect of the exhibit is innovative
• The exhibit offers a new perspective or new insight on a topic; synthesizes and presents existing knowledge in a provocative way
• The exhibit creates space for artists from under represented groups
• The exhibit includes innovative uses of media, materials, design elements
• The exhibit is particularly beautiful, exceptionally capable, profoundly memorable
• The exhibit evokes responses from viewers that are evidence of a transformative experience

Additional considerations: 

• Artwork by the proposing curator cannot account for more than 30% of the total proposed or exhibited artworks
• Any A/V equipment required for the exhibit will need to be provided by the artist(s)
• Ceiling mounted work cannot be featured at the CAA @ Canal Gallery
• Exhibitions must be installed in approximately 3 days
• Exhibiting groups should expect to staff the gallery for the majority of the weekly gallery hours - currently Wednesday - Friday, 12:00 - 4:00pm

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Entry Deadline: May 31st at 5pm
• Artist Notification: June 16th after 5pm
• Exhibit dates: July 13 - August 4, 2023
• Artwork Drop off: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10am-2pm; Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 12-4pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery
• Artwork Pick up: Saturday, August 5 from 10am-2pm; Tuesday from 12-4pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery

ELIGIBILITY CAA welcomes emerging artists of all ages to submit work for consideration for our 2021 Emerging Artists Exhibition. All artists must be living and working in New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI). Exhibitors featured in past Emerging Artists Exhibits hosted by the CAA are not eligible. Applicants must meet at least two (2) of the criteria points to be eligible for this exhibition:

• Working artist for 10-years or less
• Graduated from an art/arts-related institution within the past 10-years
• Has not been represented by a commercial gallery (this excludes co-op galleries)

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The CAA’s 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition will be featured in CAA’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery, as well as on CAA’s website for the duration of the exhibition timeline.  

• All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
• All artwork must be available for sale.
• Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
• Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
• Work must be original, no reproductions.
• All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
• Artwork that has been accepted into a CAA show within the past two (2) years will not be considered.
• Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
• All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
• Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG, and must meet the size requirements of a single artwork.
• Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25lbs.
• We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
• All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
• On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.

3D WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50lbs.
• Wall-mounted 3D work should meet all 2D requirmenets listed above.
• Artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
• The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Entry Deadline: May 31st at 5pm
• Artist Notification: June 16th after 5pm
• Exhibit dates: July 13 - August 4, 2023
• Artwork Drop off: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10am-2pm; Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 12-4pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery
• Artwork Pick up: Saturday, August 5 from 10am-2pm; Tuesday from 12-4pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery

ELIGIBILITY
CAA welcomes emerging artists of all ages to submit work for consideration for our 2023 Emerging Artists Exhibition. All artists must be living and working in New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI). Exhibitors featured in past Emerging Artists Exhibits hosted by the CAA are not eligible. Applicants must meet at least two (2) of the criteria points to be eligible for this exhibition:

• Working artist for 10-years or less
• Graduated from an art/arts-related institution within the past 10-years
• Has not been represented by a commercial gallery (this excludes co-op galleries)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The CAA’s 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition will be featured in CAA’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery, as well as on CAA’s website for the duration of the exhibition timeline.  

• All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
• All artwork must be available for sale.
• Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
• Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
• Work must be original, no reproductions.
• All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
• Artwork that has been accepted into a CAA show within the past two (2) years will not be considered.
• Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
• All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
• Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG, and must meet the size requirements of a single artwork.
• Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25lbs.
• We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
• All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
• On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.

3D WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50lbs.
• Wall-mounted 3D work should meet all 2D requirmenets listed above.
• Artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
• The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Entry Deadline: May 31st at 5pm
• Artist Notification: June 16th after 5pm
• Exhibit dates: July 13 - August 4, 2023
• Artwork Drop off: Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10am-2pm; Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 12-4pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery
• Artwork Pick up: Saturday, August 5 from 10am-2pm; Tuesday from 12-4pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery

ELIGIBILITY CAA welcomes emerging artists of all ages to submit work for consideration for our 2021 Emerging Artists Exhibition. All artists must be living and working in New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI). Exhibitors featured in past Emerging Artists Exhibits hosted by the CAA are not eligible. Applicants must meet at least two (2) of the criteria points to be eligible for this exhibition:

• Working artist for 10-years or less
• Graduated from an art/arts-related institution within the past 10-years
• Has not been represented by a commercial gallery (this excludes co-op galleries)

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The CAA’s 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition will be featured in CAA’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery, as well as on CAA’s website for the duration of the exhibition timeline.  

• All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
• All artwork must be available for sale.
• Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
• Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
• Work must be original, no reproductions.
• All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
• Artwork that has been accepted into a CAA show within the past two (2) years will not be considered.
• Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
• All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
• Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG, and must meet the size requirements of a single artwork.
• Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25lbs.
• We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
• All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
• On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.

3D WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50lbs.
• Wall-mounted 3D work should meet all 2D requirmenets listed above.
• Artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
• The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.

ABOUT | CAA is happy to announce the return of our non-juried Summer Members Exhibition at CAA @ University Place! The theme this summer is “Out of Office”. We invite all Artist Members (Lifetime, Artist, Associate, Student) to submit artwork that transports us out of the daily grind and into relaxation, adventure, and disconnection! This exhibition welcomes you to dream and get lost in your imagination as you set your status to “Out of Office”. 

Please note that approximately 40 artists will be featured in the in-person exhibit at CAA @ University Place, and the rest will be available on CAA’s online exhibit page. We encourage you to apply early to secure a place at CAA @ University Place, as applications will be viewed on a first-come first-served basis. This is open to all media and styles, with the exception of video.

CAA’s Out of Office will be featured at CAA @ University Place Gallery, as well as on CAA’s website for the duration of the exhibition timeline.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Ent Deadline | Friday, June 30 at 5pm
• Artist Notification | Wednesday, July 5 after 5pm
• Exhibit dates |  July 20 – August 30, 2023
• Artwork Drop off | Friday, July 14 from 12-4pm and Saturday 10am-1pm at CAA @ University Place
• Artwork Pick up |  Thursday, August 31 and Friday, September 1 from 12-4pm at CAA @ University Place

Please note that all works must be delivered at CAA @ University Place (124 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge) on the schedule drop-off and pick-up dates. CAA cannot schedule alternative times.

Artists who are not in contact with staff about a late pick-up within 7 days of the official dates will incur a $15 per week fee until the artwork is picked up. The fee must be paid before or at pick-up.

For any questions or concerns regarding artwork drop-off or pick-up, please contact Candice Driver, cdriver@cambridgeart.org

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Mediums accepted: 2D, 3D
• All artwork must be available for sale.
• Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
• Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
• Work must be original, no reproductions.
• All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
• Artwork that has been accepted into a CAA show within the past two (2) years will not be considered.
• Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
• All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging. The University Place Gallery features a cable hanging system; because of this, we cannot accept other forms of mounting for work featured at University Place.
• In an effort to include as many artists as possible, multi-piece works, including diptychs/triptychs will not be considered for this exhibit.
• Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25lbs.
• We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
• All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
• On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.

3D WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50lbs.
• Works cannot be wall-mounted and should meet all 2D requirements listed above.
• Artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
• The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.

ABOUT | CAA is happy to announce the return of our non-juried Summer Members Exhibition at CAA @ University Place! The theme this summer is “Out of Office”. We invite all Artist Members (Lifetime, Artist, Associate, Student) to submit artwork that transports us out of the daily grind and into relaxation, adventure, and disconnection! This exhibition welcomes you to dream and get lost in your imagination as you set your status to “Out of Office”. 

Please note that approximately 40 artists will be featured in the in-person exhibit at CAA @ University Place, and the rest will be available on CAA’s online exhibit page. We encourage you to apply early to secure a place at CAA @ University Place, as applications will be viewed on a first-come first-served basis. This is open to all media and styles, with the exception of video.

CAA’s Out of Office will be featured at CAA @ University Place Gallery, as well as on CAA’s website for the duration of the exhibition timeline.


IMPORTANT DATES:

• Entry Deadline | Friday, June 30 at 5pm
• Artist Notification | Wednesday, July 5 after 5pm
• Exhibit dates |  July 20 – August 30, 2023
• Artwork Drop off | Friday, July 14 from 12-4pm and Saturday 10am-1pm at CAA @ University Place
• Artwork Pick up |  Thursday, August 31 and Friday, September 1 from 12-4pm at CAA @ University Place

Please note that all works must be delivered at CAA @ University Place (124 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge) on the schedule drop-off and pick-up dates. CAA cannot schedule alternative times.
Artists who are not in contact with staff about a late pick-up within 7 days of the official dates will incur a $15 per week fee until the artwork is picked up. The fee must be paid before or at pick-up.
For any questions or concerns regarding artwork drop-off or pick-up, please contact Candice Driver, cdriver@cambridgeart.org

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Mediums accepted: 2D, 3D
• All artwork must be available for sale.
• Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
• Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
• Work must be original, no reproductions.
• All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
• Artwork that has been accepted into a CAA show within the past two (2) years will not be considered.
• Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
• All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging. The University Place Gallery features a cable hanging system; because of this, we cannot accept other forms of mounting for work featured at University Place.
• In an effort to include as many artists as possible, multi-piece works, including diptychs/triptychs will not be considered for this exhibit.
• Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25lbs.
• We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
• All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
• On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.

3D WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50lbs.
• Works cannot be wall-mounted and should meet all 2D requirements listed above.
• Artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
• The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.