2020 General Call for Portfolios and Exhibit Proposals

The Lincoln Center, a city-owned arts center and events facility in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking proposals for solo and group exhibitions in all media from artists and curators living in the United States for exhibitions through 2021. The application fee is $35, with a discount available for residents of the Fort Collins Growth Management Area using code FC20. This call operates on a rolling deadline and will close on December 31, 2020.

The Lincoln Center Art Gallery offers approximately 1,450 square feet of exhibition space accommodating a wide variety of media, with additional lobby space of approximately 46 linear feet by 8 feet high for 2-dimensional work only. Exhibition lengths vary from 5 to 7 weeks. Artists or curators selected for exhibition may be asked to present an educational program such as a lecture, gallery talk, workshop, or other special presentation relating to the exhibition. The Lincoln Center may combine multiple applicants for group exhibitions and will determine the amount of support or honorarium for the artist(s).

Submissions should include up to 8 image files (including up to 4 video files if appropriate) of current work completed since 2018, an artist statement of approximately 500 words describing your work and goals for the exhibition, and a resumé or CV of 4 pages or less with website address, exhibition history, lecture or gallery program experience, awards, and reviews. Accepted artwork must be shipped installation ready and available for loan during the entire exhibition period. The Lincoln Center retains a 30% commission on all sales made as a result of the exhibition and reserves the right to use images of artworks for educational and promotional purposes.