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Artview

The ArtView Program is an opportunity for local and regional artists to show a selection of their work in the adjunct galleries of the Museum. The program is a significant and highly successful exhibition series designed for both new and established artists to gain public exposure in a museum environment. Currently, the ArtView Program does not offer receptions or educational programs. The ArtView Program is announced in the Museum’s newsletter and website. The exhibition period is generally 10-12 weeks.

Serkland Law Firm and Xcel Energy Hallway Galleries

Located on second floor, 12-15 works; 5-7 small sculptures

North Hallway, Atrium Wall and South Hallway designated ArtView space

Cafè Muse (first floor)

ArtView: Café Muse is an opportunity for local artists / art educators to exhibit a small number of works in conjunction with offering educational programs at the Museum. If interested in showing in the Café Muse and inspiring Museum constituents with pertinent art experiences (classes, workshops, lectures, or demonstrations). Contact Andy Maus, Curator of Public Programming.

Located on first floor, accommodates about 4 two-dimensional works; does not accommodate sculpture

Areas highlighted in brown are designated ArtView space in the Café Muse

ArtView Proposals

Requirements for Proposal:

CD of at most 20 images (300dpi .jpg or .tif)
Resume (including exhibition history). Be sure to include: Name, address, city, state, zip, phone number, e-mail address, artist name as you wish it to be listed on a label, and birth date.
Artist statement
Exhibition Theme/Proposal
Please note anything sent will be kept and placed in the museum artist files.

Send CD, Resume, Artist Statement, and Exhibition Proposal To:

Rusty Freeman, VP of Curatorial Division
Plains Art Museum
P.O. Box 2338
Fargo, ND 58108-2338

Selection Criteria:

ArtView is open to all artists who are residents of ND, SD, MN, MT, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Artistic merit
Demonstrated professional recognition (e.g. exhibitions, juried shows, student shows)

Selection Team:

Plains Art Museum curatorial and educational staff

Logistics:

Contract:

A signed exhibition contract must be on file prior to delivery of artwork.

Installation:

The Museum will make every effort to give artists ample time for preparing their work for exhibition.
Work must be securely formatted and ready for hanging (if applicable). Include any written instructions for installation with the proposal.
Artists are responsible for the delivery and pickup of artwork.
Plains Art Museum, in consideration of the artists' works, shall have final curatorial decision regarding the installation of works.

Sales:

Regarding sales, the Museum cannot act as sales agent for artists. Works will not be offered for sale, however the Museum will facilitate individuals who wish to contact the artist regarding purchase of the work. The Museum will forward the name of the interested party to the artist.

Questions:

Please contact Rusty Freeman regarding questions on the main ArtView exhibits. Contact Andy Maus regarding Café Muse Exhibitions and related Programming.