uganda Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have the opportunity to pursue a documentary on homelessness working with a national charity who, (thus far) appear to be enthusiastic about the idea. The work would be shared with the charity to help rise their profile – as well as for my own benefit. But, there is a catch. Once again I have been asked to provide details of the exhibition – such as where and when; and I’ve not started taking any photos yet! How can I approach a gallery and submit a proposal for work that does not yet exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The same way you would trying to get an assignment: show older (relevant if possible) work; tear sheets; a short resumé and a proposal. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyn Llun Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Good advice above. Look at my website / blog and you will see that I have a great deal of experience with exhibitions. Regional / national and International in a wide range of galleries. Most good galleries have their programmes booked years in advance anyway so they are looking at works in progress or prospective projects. You need to look at the websites / information on any galleries you may be thinking about to see what kind of work they favour for a start. No point in wasting your / their time in sending work that while good, may not be within their remit. Then look at their submission requirements carefully and follow it. A well-written, clear and concise project proposal is a must. Don't ramble. Make it clear what you are offering and be as clear as you can about the aims of the project and what the gallery might see as the finished project. C.V. (resume as they say over the other side), yes, plus samples of relevant past work and / or publications / exhibitions. Having a track record helps as does collaboration with other bodies. Hope that's a help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Brook Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Might also be worth setting up a website for your project. Create some interest and discussion around it - perhaps use social media as well. Nowadays dealers/agents/curators and suchlike will expect that - if you are not already established E.g. Without this: http://less-light.com I wouldn't have got this: http://corbiscontemporary.tumblr.com/post/68195360783/robert-brook-ghost-in-the-machine-brightness The way you wrap your work can be as important/more so than the work itself Back in the 18thc they used varnish and very ornate frames. Things have moved on since then. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyn Llun Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Might also be worth setting up a website for your project. Create some interest and discussion around it - perhaps use social media as well. Nowadays dealers/agents/curators and suchlike will expect that - if you are not already established E.g. Without this: http://less-light.com I wouldn't have got this: http://corbiscontemporary.tumblr.com/post/68195360783/robert-brook-ghost-in-the-machine-brightness The way you wrap your work can be as important/more so than the work itself Back in the 18thc they used varnish and very ornate frames. Things have moved on since then. RB Oh yes. Those eighteenth century photographic exhibitions were very badly framed. Perhaps someone has some examples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMelbourne Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 wrong thread, I will start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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