Thank you for your interest in exhibiting your work at the Alper Initiative Gallery within the American University Museum. We are currently conducting an in-depth review of our application process to enhance and streamline the experience for artists and curators wishing to apply.

As a result, we are not accepting new proposals at this time. Please check back soon for updates on the new submission requirements. We appreciate your patience and continued support and look forward to receiving your creative contributions in the future.

 

We accept and review submissions on a rolling basis from Washington DC artists of all ages & backgrounds, and exploring different mediums. By submitting, your proposal will be added to the AIWA database and available for review by the museum's Director & Curator, and to guest curators for potential inclusion in future AIWA exhibitions. On average, 1 out of 5 submissions is accepted for an exhibition or collaboration. Your submission will also be considered to be highlighted in the AU Museum blog. If you are selected, you will be notified via email.

Artists

If you are interested in showing your work in the Alper gallery space, please submit the following materials using the Submittable link below:

• CV [including Educational Background, and Exhibition History]
• Artist Bio, 250-word limit
• General Artist Statement, 300-word limit
• Image index [including Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions, and Thumbnail images]
• 5-10 images (jpeg) of your work [each file named, Artist Name_Title]
• Proposal Summary PPTX including the following slides-
  • CV Slide A: 1 slide with artist name, short biography (max 250-words) educational background, and exhibition history
  • CV Slide B: 1 slide with artist statement (max 500-words)
  • Portfolio Slide(s): 1-2 slides including 3-5 images of proposed artwork with accompanying Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions
  • Contact Slide: Including name, email, phone, and mailing address

*Please review the sample PPTX for additional guidance on formatting

Group Exhibitions

To be considered, please submit the following with the button link below:

• Proposed exhibition title and summary
• CVs, one for each artist [including Educational Background, and Exhibition History]
• Artist Bios, one for each artist, 250-word limit each
• General Artist Statements, one for each artist, 300-word limit each
• Image index [including Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions, and Thumbnail images]
• 3-5 images (jpeg) of each artist’s work [each file named, Artist Name_Title]
• Proposal Summary PPTX including the following slides-
  • 1 title slide (including exhibition title, curator’s name, date submitted, and a cover image)
  • 1 exhibition summary slide
  • For each artist:
    • 1 biography slide including artist name and 250-word biography
    • 1-2 portfolio slide(s) including 3-5 images of proposed artwork with accompanying Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions
  • 1 contact Slide: Including curator’s name, email, phone, and mailing address

*Please review the sample PPTX for additional guidance on formatting

Curators

If you are interested in curating an Alper Initiative exhibition, please submit a proposal & CV to Submittable.
 
 
All submissions must be made online and by Washington, DC-area artists (no further than 60 miles outside of Washington, DC). Submissions made through any other platform, or that are incomplete, will not be accepted.
Submissions will be made available to curators of Alper Initiative exhibitions, but are not guaranteed to be exhibited. Please note that submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and submissions will be made available to guest curators for future shows. If chosen for an exhibition, the applicant will be contacted by Alper Initiative for Washington Art with further information.

Questions or Concerns: 202-885-3672 or aiwa@american.edu