Rosewood Gallery 2022 Exhibition Season Call for Proposals

The City of Kettering, Ohio and Rosewood Arts Centre invite artists working in any media to submit proposals for exhibition in Rosewood Gallery during the 2022 Exhibition Season (January - December). Rosewood Gallery specializes in the exhibition of contemporary art by emerging local, regional and national artists and is dedicated to the encouragement and creation of new works and to the promotion of the visual arts in the Dayton, Ohio area. Six solo exhibitions are presented each year with support from the City of Kettering Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Ohio Arts Council.

A selection committee composed of three regional art professionals will review submissions. All media will be considered for exhibition, including video and installation pieces. Exhibition proposals must include: a cover letter describing the proposed exhibition, any special installation requirements, potential public engagement programs, and available dates; an artist's statement, resume, and previous exhibition record; and ten (10) images with corresponding titles, media, dimensions and dates. Notifications of the jurors' decision will be emailed by the beginning of November 2021.

The City of Kettering insures all works while on exhibition and covers printing and distribution costs of an announcement mailer for each exhibition. A transportation and shipping honorarium of $200 is provided to selected artists. Rosewood Gallery does not provide equipment for multimedia installations. The gallery walls are constructed of drywall over plywood and cannot be altered other than by use of standard hanging hardware. Various pedestals are available for exhibitions. Educational programs and artist talks are strongly encouraged and may merit additional funding, per negotiation. Current employees of the City of Kettering are not eligible for solo exhibitions. Entry fee: $10.00. Maximum 20 applications allowed per artist.