Guidelines for Exhibition Proposals, Else and Witt Galleries
The Art Department Gallery Committee welcomes proposals from Sacramento State students and faculty for exhibitions that serve the mission of the Department’s two art galleries in Kadema Hall (Else Gallery and Witt Gallery).
The combined mission of the Kadema galleries is to serve teaching and learning at Sacramento State by providing a public venue for exhibitions related to all aspects of art and visual culture. The exhibitions and events address the needs of art students in all three areas of study: Studio Art (all areas of practice: ceramics, drawing, new media, painting, printmaking, photography, jewelry and small metals, sculpture), Art Education and Art History. Exhibitions may be monographic, collaborative, thematic, historical, local, international, experimental, traditional, “high” and “low.” The intended audience is Art Department students, faculty, and staff; the University community of students, faculty and staff; and the Sacramento community at large. These inter-related communities are served through an ever-changing and dynamic series of exhibits that foster the multi-cultural and egalitarian values of the University.
Else Gallery, Kadema Hall
Annually the Else Gallery mounts one or two invitational exhibitions. The Else Gallery is funded by a Sacramento State Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) grant, which affords a maximum of $500) for each exhibition. A budget proposal should include the costs of installation materials, shipping, and publicity. ASI funding does not include receptions, lecture fees, or travel expenses. Insurance is available through the University. Include a list of works and their estimated value with the proposal.
Else Gallery Proposal
For consideration, anyone proposing a show in the Else Gallery must submit the following materials:
1. Visual materials: slides, CD/DVD, photographs
2. Resume(s)
3. Supporting materials
4. Itemized budget (for installation, shipping, and publicity)
5. List of works with estimates of monetary replacement value (for insurance)
6. Stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of the application materials (if applicable)
For curated shows, the application materials also must include:
7. Concise written narrative about the theme of the show
8. Resumes of artist(s) and curator(s)
Submit proposal/application forms to:
Chair, Gallery Committee
Art Department, 185 Kadema Hall
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6061
The committee invites proposals on an ongoing basis. The Gallery Committee meets to discuss proposals for Else Gallery exhibitions at the end of each spring semester. Successful applicants will be contacted following a decision. If the Gallery Committee does not accept a proposal, materials will be returned to sender upon request and provision of a stamped, addressed envelope.
Witt Gallery, Kadema Hall
Annually, the Witt Gallery mounts up to 20 invitational exhibitions. The Witt Gallery does not receive grant funding therefore exhibitions have to be funded by applicants. Sacramento State students and faculty can seek funding from the University, as indicated on the application form.
The Gallery Committee meets to select proposals for Witt Gallery exhibitions at the end of each spring semester.
Witt Gallery Proposal
For consideration, please see the Witt Call for Proposals and fill out the Witt Gallery application form, available from the Art Department Office (185 Kadema Hall; 916.278-6166) and on the Art Department website.
Submit completed application forms to:
Chair, Gallery Committee
Art Department, 185 Kadema Hall
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819 -6061