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Center for Architecture & Design Community Gallery
PurposeThe Center for Architecture & Design has designated the north wall of the CfAD smallconference room as a Community Gallery. The CfAD Community Gallery offers anopportunity for members of our Seattle design community to mount short-term small-scale exhibits of interest to the public.
ContentExhibit content can be as varied as our design community. Exhibits may posequestions, invite feedback, provide inspiration, tell a story, remember history, or simplydocument great design. Creative display is encouraged. Exhibits may include displayboards, original art, wall graphics, and wall-mounted three-dimensional work. Video andaudio content are not allowed.
ExhibitorsOrganizations and individuals associated with AIA Seattle, The Seattle ArchitectureFoundation, Design in Public or AIA Washington Council are eligible to propose anexhibition ideas to the Program Planning Committee.
Exhibitor ResponsibilitiesCommunity Gallery exhibitors are responsible for all aspects of exhibit design,construction, installation and de-installation. All costs associated with the exhibit are theresponsibility of the exhibitor.
Exhibit GuidelinesExhibits in the Community Gallery should be of interest to the general public, andsuitable for all ages. Exhibit materials must be wall-mounted, and cannot interfere withthe operations of the Center. Exhibits must be free from commercial content, and maynot advertise or promote specific products or services. Exhibits must adhere toguidelines detailed in the CfAD Gallery Manual, including safety and accessibilityrequirements.
AccessCommunity Gallery exhibits are on view during the opening reception and regular CfADpublic hours. However, access is limited when meetings are in progress. Each day,CfAD will post a notice of meetings, noting hours during which the Community Gallery isavailable for viewing.
PublicityCfAD communications staff will publicize Community Gallery exhibits as part of ourregular bi-monthly communication. Exhibitors may choose to conduct additionaloutreach via social media, invitations to the opening reception, and targeted mediaoutreach.
DimensionsThe Community Gallery wall is 19ft x 7ft. Please reference photo below.
Proposal process and scheduleThe Community Gallery exhibits are selected through a proposal process. A call forproposals goes out twice a year, once in spring and then again in the fall. You arewelcome to submit a proposal any time during the year but keep in mind the dates yourequest might not be available.Criteria for selection:
2018 ScheduleCommunity gallery exhibits rotate every three months, and follow the main gallery’sopening reception schedule. Please review the dates below and choose which time slotwould work best for you. Install dates will fall the week before the opening.
December 2017-February 2018 with the opening on December 7 March-May with the opening on March 1June-August with the opening on June 7August-November with the opening on August 29December 2018-February 2019 with the opening on December 6
Exhibition Concept (include attachments if necessary):
Submitter’s name:
Phone:
Email:
Affiliated organization/firm/committee:
Proposed Dates for Exhibition:
Alternate Dates:
If traveling exhibition, please include information about prior or future venues and dates:
Center for Architecture & Design Community Gallery proposal form
Equipment/Special needs:
Potential Public programs: (Lectures, tours, panel discussions):
Please include a detailed list of all items to be displayed with dimensions and 3-5 high resolution photographs.