Exhibition Opportunities 

Request for 2010-2011 Exhibition Proposals


Attention!  We are currently in the process of finalizing exhibitions through 2011.  APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED.  Please stay tuned for future requests for 2012 - 2013.



Northern Clay Center announces guest curating opportunities for exhibitions taking place in 2010-2011. NCC invites proposals for these exhibitions that require artwork made either partially or completely of ceramic materials. There will be at least one exhibition opportunity each year. Gallery A will be made available for these opportunities. The gallery space measures 31' x 19' with a wall height of 11'. There are two windows on the south wall of the space. The maximum size for an object is 9.5' x 5.5'.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal for an exhibition, please provide the following information:
  1. A cover letter describing the purpose or curatorial intent of the exhibition.
  2. A résumé.
  3. A price list including NCC’s 50% gallery commission, if the work is to be for sale.
  4. A maximum of 20 slides representing the type of work to be included in the exhibition. Each slide must be labeled with the artist's name, title of work, medium, date, size (H x W x D), photo credit, and a dot in the lower left corner to indicate orientation.
  5. Northern Clay Center is now accepting digital images submitted on a CD. Images must be in JPEG format at 300 dpi. Please be certain to identify all images on the CD with the following information: artist's name, title of work, medium, date, size (H x W x D), photo credit.
  6. A corresponding image list that includes the same information as the slide labels if submitting slides, or image information on the CD if submitting digital images.
  7. A self-addressed stamped envelope for return of submitted materials. If postage is not included, materials will not be returned.
NCC's jurors will make every effort to review and respond to submissions in a timely manner. Please expect the process to take at least 2 – 3 months. Because we do not maintain a slide registry or artist file, all materials will be returned to you (in the SASE provided) unless your proposal is under consideration.

As of February 1, 2009, the following exhibition slots in Gallery A are available (this schedule is subject to change at any time):
    March 12 – May 2, 2010
    May 14 – July 4, 2010
    November 21, 2010 – January 2, 2011
    March 11 – May 1, 2011
    November 20, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Proposals should be mailed to:

Exhibitions Director and Curator
Northern Clay Center
2424 Franklin Ave. East
Minneapolis, MN 55406

NCC will require that artists or guest curators deliver work to be included in the exhibition to the Clay Center and assist with both installation and de-installation. NCC will provide promotion for the exhibition and a reception for the public.

If your proposal is accepted, you will receive detailed information about schedules and terms.

Please contact Jamie Lang with any questions or concerns at 612.339.8007 x 304 or jamielang@northernclaycenter.org.