Submissions Guidelines

The Textile Arts Center of Madison welcomes exhibition proposals from artists, groups, guilds, and curators. Submissions should be succinct, outlining the exhibition’s central concept, its educational significance, and the audience(s) it aims to reach. Please also include a brief checklist of proposed works and accompanying images, CVs or biographies for participating artist(s) or curator, along with any other relevant details. See below for more information and Exhibition Proposal Form.

Exhibition Proposal

Required Information

A complete proposal will contain the following components:

  • An exhibition proposal description (200 words max):

    • the central idea, concept or underlying intent of your exhibition

    • a brief description of your exhibition (2-3 sentences)

    • who you envision as the primary audience for this work

    • why the Textile Art Center of Madison is a suitable setting for your proposal

    • in what way(s) your proposal connects with the TAC’s mission to: “build community, facilitate sustainability, and inspire creativity among makers and appreciators…aimed at cultivating meaningful engagement with textile and fiber arts.”

  • The dates the exhibit is available to be scheduled, along with any schedule limitations

  • Full contact information, including mailing address, email, and phone number. Please Note: Groups must designate one artist from your group as the primary contact.

  • A current CV or resume, as well as a brief biography

  • An artist or process statement

  • Between 10 and 20 high-resolution images

    • accompanied by a reference sheet listing each work’s title, medium, year, dimensions, and sale status

  • A description of the educational aspects of the proposed show

    Optional

  • Professional letters of recommendation

  • Press articles or reviews related to the artist and past exhibitions

  • The artist’s availability for classes/workshops or lectures

Eligibility

Proposals accepted from:

  • Artists

  • Group of artists (guild or association)

  • Curators

Proposals may be submitted at any time. Exhibition proposals will be reviewed multiple times throughout the year, and notices will be sent once reviews are completed. Please note: It may take three-six months before you hear back about your proposal. TAC is currently scheduling exhibitions approximately two years in advance; submitting a proposal does not guarantee inclusion in the annual program; while we carefully review every proposal, we are unable to provide individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.


What TAC Provides

TAC supports exhibitions by providing exhibition signage, a reception, and marketing promotion through its email and social media channels, a dedicated webpage, and other related promotional materials. Support may also include exhibition-related programming such as workshops and/or gallery talks. The artist(s) will have access to standard gallery installation materials. It is strongly recommended that a budget be submitted if significant additional costs (shipping, travel, etc.) are required. Artists receive 70% of the final sale price for works sold, and all artwork is insured while on the Center’s premises. More information about what TAC provides for its exhibitions can be found in the Exhibition Proposal from.

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Exhibition Selection Criteria

When reviewing proposals, the following will be considered:

  • The overall balance and consistency of the artwork submitted

  • How clearly the artist(s) communicates the intention and focus of the proposed exhibition

  • How well the stated intention is reflected in the artwork itself

  • How the proposed exhibition fits within the Center’s annual exhibition schedule