Since 2009, apexart has been hosting Franchise Exhibitions around the world. Started to address the boundaries of art and business, the Franchise Program has since presented over 17 exhibitions in 14 different countries and 4 states, each exploring an idea specific to the location.
We encourage you to submit a proposal for the next season. This year, four winners will be the director, curator, and/or staff of their own month-long apexart franchise with a budget, a salary, and almost complete control of the projects development. apexart provides the funding along with the necessary guidance and administrative support to make the curated exhibition happen.
The Franchise is an opportunity to help bring an idea to fruition in a new place and to illustrate that the center of the world is wherever you are.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Submit your proposal for an idea-driven, group exhibition to be presented anywhere in the world – outside of New York City.
Submissions are 500 words outlining your idea, where it will take place, and why the idea and location are connected.
Proposals for the 2016-17 season will be accepted from February 1 – 29, 2016.
FAQs
No previous experience required.
All exhibitions must include the work of at least three artists.
apexart provides a budget of up to $6,000 for travel, shipping, artist honorariums, and installation expenses.
apexart provides a location rental budget of up to $2,000 and an additional curatorial honorarium of $2,000.
Artists do not need to be confirmed before you apply.
Please note that apexart is not a funding organization and exhibitions are part of apexarts regular programming.
More information:
http://apexart.org/franchise.php
Submissions:
http://apexart.org/fp2016/submit.php