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Department ofArt and Art History

Student Exhibition Proposal

Jack Williams

SCU students are invited to exhibit and/or curate a fine art exhibition in the Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building. The available exhibition spaces are on the first-floor hallway and lobby, the second-floor mezzanine, and the third-floor student exhibition space. If you are interested, please review the following guidelines and submit an application. One exhibition a month can be on display on each floor. 

Guidelines

Please read these guidelines fully. By submitting an application you are agreeing to the following for all student exhibitions housed in the Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building.

  • Exhibitor is responsible for submitting an Exhibition Proposal at least one month prior to the exhibit.
  • Before submitting, applicants must secure and meet with an Art and Art History department faculty (exhibition advisor) who must approve your application before it is submitted. 
  • Three locations are available for exhibitions:
    1. The first-floor hallway
    2. The second-floor mezzanine area that overlooks the lobby
    3. The third-floor student exhibition space
  • Exhibits can be up to 3 weeks long with one exhibition per month on each floor. Exhibits on the first and second floors may not available during a portion of May and June when the Student Juried Show and the Studio Art Senior Show is on exhibit.

Installation of Artwork

  • Artwork is to be installed and deinstalled when classes are not in session on the first and second floor. Disruption of classes in session is not allowed and must be taken into consideration when planning installations and deinstallations.
  • No alterations to the exhibition space will be allowed.
  • All exhibits must include/display an artist statement, the show title, and the exhibition dates.
  • All work is to be hung 58" eye level.
  • All work must be labeled in the following format and affixed to the wall at the lower right of the artwork

Artist Name
Title
Year
Medium/s

  • The department has pedestals available for use. Work with your exhibition advisor to determine the pedestal(s) you will need for your exhibition.
  • The exhibition space is not intended to facilitate the sale of artwork with some limited exceptions. Exceptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Prices or price lists may not be displayed. If someone is interested in purchasing your work they are welcome to contact you directly.
  • Exhibitor must remove hanging hardware, labels, clean up any marks left on walls or floor and patch and repair any holes created. Please consult with the Building Manager, Andrew Hedges, for information/direction on how to properly patch a hole.

Openings / Receptions

  • Exhibitor must respect the classes that may be in session and not have the reception conflict with another department event. Please consult with your exhibition advisor to determine an ideal date for your reception.
  • Food and drinks may be served at the reception and must be purchased by the host artist(s). Preapproval from the exhibition advisor for the cost of food, snacks, and beverages may be reimbursed by the department. Some food, snacks and beverages may already be on supply and provided by the department. The exhibitor must work with the exhibition advisor to organize the reception.
  • All serving ware is the responsibility of the exhibitor/host. Some serving ware may be available by the department. 
  • There is a 7:00pm curfew for all receptions.
  • No alcohol may be served at the reception. No food or drinks are allowed in the hallways near fabric walls.
  • Exhibitor is responsible for cleaning up immediately after the reception concludes.
  • The exhibition advisor is responsible for:

a) Proper conduct at the event
b) Clean-up and closing of the space, and any damage to University property, including art installations
c) Cooperation with University staff
d) Observing the rules of the University.

  • Health and safety come first in all situations. If you believe a person may need medical assistance for any reason, do not hesitate to call the University's emergency line at 408-554-4444.

Advertising / Flyers in Dowd

  • The exhibitor is responsible for creating a flyer of their exhibit, which must include the details below and receive approval from your exhibition advisor. Work with the department manager to have your approved flyer printed and emailed to the majors and minors in the program at least one week prior to your opening. Flyers can only be posted on the bulletin boards provided on each floor, with one flyer posted near the exhibition area.

Title of Exhibition
Exhibition Date(s)
Reception Date, Time and Location
ADA Statement: In compliance with ADA/504, please direct accommodation requests to mfgrieb@scu.edu at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Exhibition Agreement

By submitting this form, the exhibitor accepts all responsibility for the above referenced event with the understanding that he/she is responsible for the actions of the guests at this event and for any damage that results. The exhibitor also understands that he/she is responsible for being present throughout the event. The exhibitor also confirms that he/she have read and agree to the guidelines above and that I and the individuals I have identified above to staff this event assume full responsibility for ensuring compliance with these and all other applicable regulations.

If any of the above guidelines are not fulfilled the gallery committee in consultation with the chair of the department reserves the right to require that the show be removed. If it is determined that the show should be removed the show applicant will have 2 calendar days from date of notification to remove the show. If the show is not removed in such time the department reserves the right to remove the work.

Submit your Student Exhibition Proposal here.

After your submission please send an email to the exhibition advisor to follow up with your exhibition proposal request.