BDAC 2022 Exhibition Proposals

This is an application to submit a proposal for an exhibition at Bountiful Davis Art Center in 2022. The mission of the BDAC Exhibitions Program is to:

• Provide the Utah community and greater public with easy access to high-quality art exhibitions
• Provide a platform for sharing the artistic expressions of emerging and established artists
• Enhance public understanding of the value and purposes of art
• Nurture innovation in arts and culture
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DEADLINE

All applications must be complete and submitted online no later than 11:59 PM SEPT 11, 2021. We strongly recommend using this online form to apply, however, we will accept mailed proposals under extenuating circumstances. Mailed proposals must be postmarked no later than Sept 1, 2021. For questions regarding the application process, please contact BDAC: 801.295-3618 info@bdac.org

DOCUMENTATION OF ART

Please submit documentation of art via this online form. Photos should be high-resolution images (approx. 1920 pixels at the longest side and at least 72 dpi) of work, which may include detail views. Documentation must be of work completed in the past THREE years*, never before exhibited at BDAC, and must either show work intended for the exhibit or be a fair representation of work to be completed. Professional-quality documentation is encouraged. If you have technical issues, please contact us to make appropriate arrangements.

*BDAC allows submissions including art older than three years in the case of a retrospective or exhibit of art by a deceased artist.

• INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

Individual artists may submit up to ten (10) photos of work, including details.

• GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Applicants proposing exhibitions of two or more artists may submit up to fifteen (15) photos of work, including details.

ARTIST STATEMENT

A statement of up to 500 words relating to the submitted work is required. This might include topics such as the artist's purpose or concept, materials, process, subject matter, as well as artists, theories, and discourse that influence the work.

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITION

Please logistically and physically describe the intended exhibition. Indicate whether work submitted will be in the exhibition or if it represents the type of work to be exhibited. Explain physical, spatial, and technological needs. Artists should plan to provide their own special equipment such as monitors and speakers. Artists are not guaranteed to be placed in their requested area, but it helps the committee plan. 400 words or fewer.

BIO/CV/RESUME

In a single PDF file, submit a biography and/or CV or resume for all artists applying. Limit biographies to 200 words or fewer.

*Tip: InDesign or Word can export documents as PDFs.

NOTIFICATION

Selected artists will be notified by October 2020. At that time artists will be informed of the dates of their exhibition, generally 4-6 weeks in duration. Please let us know if there are dates in 2022 during which the applicant CANNOT exhibit.

INSTALLATION AND HANDLING

Art should arrive at BDAC ready to hang or install. D-rings and wire are preferred for wall art. Please arrange to bring art into the gallery without requiring assistance from BDAC staff. BDAC typically arranges and installs the art. If the art has special installation or layout needs, the artist or a representative may install the work and/or should make prior installation arrangements with BDAC.  BDAC has a limited budget to assist with out-of-state shipping costs for 2022, but cannot guarantee we can assist with all exhibitions. Please plan to cover all costs of delivering art to BDAC and costs of return.

NOTE: Submitted work that differs markedly from the photo entries without clear explanation may be rejected. Physical samples of work in person will not be accepted. Work displayed previously at BDAC will not be accepted. Art must be original; reproductions and giclées will not be accepted. BDAC reserves the right at any time to decline to display any art that is damaged, unprepared for installation, excessively fragile, dangerous, or which fails to meet our standards of quality. All exhibited art is protected by insurance while under the care of BDAC. The artist(s) or curator may list the art for sale. The commission is 80% to the artist, 20% to BDAC.

GALLERY LAYOUT

BDAC floorplan and photos are available here.

Our new 12'x15' upstairs gallery is capable of displaying art on the walls or floor and has blackout blinds, blackout curtains, and a projector for film and new media work.