This annual call covers multiple opportunities for Gallery 44 members outlined below. We are currently accepting proposals for programming from September 2025 – September 2026. All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM on April 1, 2025. You must be a current member of Gallery 44 to apply.
Members’ Exhibitions
5 exhibition slots available (up to 2 slots programmed via lottery)
Our Members' Exhibition spaces provide a platform for Gallery 44 members to showcase new ideas and innovative projects. We welcome all creative proposals, including works in progress. Proposals may be selected for a solo exhibition, or may be programmed into a group exhibition.
Opportunity includes:
• Exhibition slot in either the Members’ Gallery (~4–6 weeks), or Production Gallery (~8–12 weeks)
• Solo and group exhibitions (up to 4 artists) include an artist fee of $600
Eligibility:
• Must be a current member of Gallery 44
• Must be a member for at least 1 year at the time of the submission deadline
• Must be in good standing with Gallery 44 and have all outstanding balances paid prior to the exhibition date.
• Once a member has had a solo exhibition in the Members’ Gallery, they must wait 3 years before they can be eligible for another solo exhibition.
Curatorial Projects
1 exhibition slot available
This opportunity is intended to support a Gallery 44 member in the curation and execution of a group exhibition in the Production Gallery. The curator is responsible, with support from the Head of Membership and Facilities, for coordinating the details of the exhibition, including soliciting members’ work, collecting work, and installing the exhibition.
Eligibility & guidelines:
• Must be a current member of Gallery 44
• All artists included in the exhibition must be current Gallery 44 members.
• The exhibition should include the work of at least three members (you may include yourself)
• Must be in good standing with Gallery 44 and have all outstanding balances paid prior to the exhibition date.
Member-in-Residence
1 recipient annually
This opportunity is meant to support one Gallery 44 member in the production of a project. Application must include an outline of the project and how the opportunity will be used.
Opportunity includes:
• $500 residency fee (upon initiation of residency)
• Free access to Gallery 44's facilities for production of your project (October 1–March 31)
• Reserved spot for a FolioForum
• One-on-one review with Gallery 44 Head of Exhibitions
• Exhibition of work in the Members’ Gallery (must be work created during the residency)
Eligibility:
• Must be a current member of Gallery 44
• Residency proposals should include a timeline of 3 - 6 months.
• Must be in good standing with Gallery 44 and have all outstanding balances paid prior to the exhibition date.
FAQ
How does the submission review process work?
Submissions are reviewed by the members of the Membership and Facilities Committee (MFC) in a single meeting shortly after the deadline. The Member-in-Residence and Curatorial proposals are reviewed and selected first. Lottery names are drawn next. Then, proposals are selected to fill the remaining exhibition slots. Brief notes from the jury can be requested.
How many submissions do you usually receive?
We received 37 submissions in total last year. Out of those submissions, 30 members submitted work for consideration for exhibitions in the Members' Gallery and Production Gallery. From those 30 submissions, we confirmed the participation of 12 individual member artists. We received 14 submissions for the Member-in-Residence opportunity, and just a handful of curatorial project submissions.
The chances of receiving some opportunity to exhibit are higher than the Main Gallery and Vitrines open calls, which are also open to the public.
My project isn't quite complete, can I still submit?
Yes! You can propose an idea for a new project, or you can propose to exhibit work from an existing unfinished project. Most artists we work with continue to develop new work toward their exhibition date. Exhibition details must be finalized about 8 weeks before the opening.
If submitting a project that's in progress, you should include images that support this, such as similar past work or current works in progress. This is important as it gives the jury a good idea of what the final outcome may look like. The jury will also want to see that your proposal is viable to complete within the time frame, so a short description of your work plan is also helpful to include.
What support will I have for my show?
Beyond providing a venue, we can provide the following to support your show:
• Advice with planning and installing your exhibition from the Head of Membership & Facilities
• Access to a selection of A/V or presentation equipment, such as TVs, speakers, plinths, etc.
• Exhibition confirmation letter if you'd like to apply for Exhibition Assistance grants
• Access to basic tools and hardware to install your show
How does the lottery system work?
The MFC reserves a small portion of member exhibition slots to program via a lottery system. All proposals submitted for the Members' Gallery and Production Gallery opportunities are included in the lottery draw and are assigned a number. Numbers are drawn out of a (virtual) hat.
While lottery slots are not reviewed for merit, you still need to submit a full proposal in order to add your name to the lottery. This allows us to expedite the board review process and notify members about their shows without delay.
