PLOCH ART GALLERY CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Wilson Center continues its recognition of exceptional Wisconsin artists with an invitation to submit proposals for solo and collaborative exhibitions (2-4 individuals) for the 2022/23 season of the Ploch Art Gallery. Exhibitions and receptions bring together artists and visitors from across the region with the goal of increasing appreciation, awareness, and participation in the arts.

To learn more about the Ploch Art Gallery or view past exhibitions, please visit wilson-center.com/ploch-art-gallery.

At this time, we are not accepting submissions. To learn more about future Ploch submission dates, please contact education@wilson-center.com.


PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

All of the following requirements should be submitted in one PDF:

  • Artist Statement – a maximum of one page

  • Artist Bio – a maximum of one page

  • Link to Resume with exhibition history or CV – if applicable or a maximum of four pages

  • Link to Artist Website and/or Social Media – if applicable

  • Current contact information – email address, mailing address, and phone number (if submitting a group proposal, please include all participating artists’ information)

  • Video, installation, and media artists – Include links to video hosting platforms. Submitted videos excerpt or documentation of work should be no more than 5 minutes in length.

  • Image List – Should include artwork title, year of completion, medium, and dimensions of work.

Images should be attached separately:

  • 6-10 JPEG images – JPEGs should be 72 dpi resolution and 1400 pixels wide on the longest side of the image. Title each JPEG with the first and last initials of your name and numbered in the order you want them viewed. The number should also correspond with your image list. (Example: FL1, FL2, FL3).

Please note that work submitted must be representative of the work you would propose to exhibit at the Wilson Center unless the new work has been approved not less than 30 days in advance of the show opening.

Please submit all proposal requirements to plochsubmissions@wilson-center.com by deadlines as indicated.

There is no fee to submit your proposal.


ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to all artists 18 and older.

  • Artists must currently reside in Wisconsin OR be a native of Wisconsin OR be a graduate of a four-year fine arts college program in the State of Wisconsin.

  • All media will be considered.


JURY PROCESS & NOTIFICATION

Works will be juried by a panel of arts professionals. They will review 6 to 10 digital images and read through artist statements and proposals.

Artists will be notified of jury selection in an email.


EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Artists who have been selected to exhibit in the Ploch Art Gallery are responsible for installing their own work. Artists will have access to limited hanging supplies and limited pedestals for display. All other materials must be provided by the artist. Artists must arrange for transportation of their work to and from the Wilson Center.

An artist’s reception will be scheduled for each exhibition. The Wilson Center will provide food and beverages for the event. The Wilson Center will promote your exhibition and reception with marketing materials, email, and social media announcements, and inclusion in Wilson Center publications.

The Wilson Center has a 30% consignment fee of the sale price of any artwork sold during the exhibition.

The Wilson Center is a cultural arts center, with a mission to be the catalyst for lifelong discovery and exploration of the Arts. Exhibiting artists will be expected to share their artistic expertise in an educational manner such as a lecture and asked to share their artistic expertise in a demonstration, workshop, or class held at the Wilson Center.  

For more information about the Ploch Art Gallery, please visit wilson-center.com/ploch-art-gallery, or email education@wilson-center.com.