2018-2019 General Call for Portfolios and Exhibit Proposals

Artists and curators living in the United States are welcome to submit portfolios and exhibition proposals for the Lincoln Center Art Galleries. The Lincoln Center seeks visually compelling exhibitions in all media that provide a unique and robust visual arts experience for the Colorado community. The Gallery staff develops the exhibition schedule from many different sources including direct submissions of portfolios and exhibition proposals for group and solo exhibitions from artists and curators.

The application fee is $35 to offset shipping and installation expenses for artists and curators selected for exhibition. Residents of the Fort Collins Growth Management Area receive a discount with code FC1819. This application is on a rolling deadline with submissions reviewed by Lincoln Center staff in Spring 2018 and Fall 2018 for exhibitions through Winter/Spring 2019. The call closes on January 31, 2019. Applications received after the Winter/Spring 2019 review may be considered for future exhibitions.

The Lincoln Center's main art gallery offers approximately 1,450 square feet of exhibition space and can accommodate a wide variety of media. The Lobby Gallery offers a smaller space of approximately 46 linear feet by 8 feet high and accommodates 2-dimensional work only. Artworks should be protected by Plexiglas or glass and/or not be fragile in nature. Artists or curators selected for exhibition may be asked to present an engaging, educational program such as a lecture, gallery talk, workshop, or other special presentation that relates to the exhibition. Applicants should include a description of what type of program they might present.

Submissions should include up to 8 image files (including up to 4 video files if appropriate) of current work completed since 2016, a letter of intent (5,000 characters or less, approximately 800 words) describing exhibition goals and artist statement, a resumé or CV with website address and exhibition history (4 pages or less), and reference to additional images on your website. Artworks must be available for loan during the entire exhibition period and shipped installation-ready unless otherwise noted. Only Plexiglas framing is accepted for shipped 2D artwork. Lincoln Center will retain a 30% commission on all sales made as a result of the exhibition. Lincoln Center reserves the right to use images of artworks for educational and promotional purposes.