Lobby Exhibition: Midtown Manhattan Locations
Call for Artists: Lobby Exhibition - Midtown Manhattan Locations
Thank you for your interest in Chashama's Lobby Exhibitions. Currently, we’re looking for large paintings/wall sculptures/framed photographs/works on paper to show in our lobby spaces across Midtown Manhattan.
Program Details
Type: Solo exhibition. One artist in each lobby.
Space: Five different commercial building lobbies in Midtown Manhattan. Please note, your proposal will be considered for all locations.
Timeframe:
- Installation in late January - early February, 2025.
- Artwork will be up for 4 - 5 months.
- Deinstall in June or July, 2025.
- Exact install/deinstall dates to be coordinated once artists are selected.
Locations:
Requirements:
- 7 - 8 large paintings, wall sculptures, framed photographs or framed works on paper.
- Pieces should be around 4ft x 5ft.
- The maximum linear dimension of any work should be 8 feet.
- It is preferred that similar size works are submitted for consideration.
- All pieces must be appropriate for all ages.
Logistics:
- NYC based artists preferred.
- Chashama handles delivery & return of artwork. NYC area only.
- Chashama handles installation and deinstall of artwork.
- Pieces will be installed using the J-rail system and D-rings. Artists should install high weight capacity d-rings on the back of the canvas, 2.5-5 inches from the top of your work. No wires between d-rings are necessary.
- Artists should wrap their work for delivery. Chashama will wrap artwork for return.
Sales: All sales of work must be handled by the artist. Artist keeps 100% of sales.
Stipend: $800
Application Guidelines
Application deadline: Sunday, October 6 by 11:59PM
Materials you'll need to submit:
- CV in PDF
- Website and Social Media Handles
- Artist Statement and Bio (150 words or less)
- 7-10 images of proposed work in jpg
Next Steps
Only selected applicants will be contacted. We prioritize proposals that best work within our spaces.
Questions?
Please submit your application before contacting our office at programs@chashama.org.