How many proposals are allowed per submitter?
Artists and curators are limited to one proposal per review.
Can my application fee be waived?
If you live locally and are able to volunteer gallery sit, you may be eligible to receive a discounted or waived submission. Learn more.
Otherwise, fees cannot be waived as they contribute to exhibition expenses and keep individual costs low. We appreciate your support!
How are the exhibitions selected?
Gallery 263 staff and board collectively review all submissions in a democratic process. Each review results in one exhibition selection.
What happens if I am selected?
We will arrange a meeting with you/your group prior to your exhibition installation period. We will go over every aspect of your exhibition.
If I am selected, what will I be asked to compile/design/plan in preparation for my exhibition?
We will work together on writing a press release, which we will send out to our press contacts. You will provide us with images to announce your show on our website and for promotion. We will use social media to promote your exhibition. Your exhibition will be featured in our newsletter. We will create a postcard. Additionally, we encourage you to plan an optional additional event, such as an artist talk, workshop, or critique.
Will there be a reception?
Yes, there will be a reception. The date is to be decided in coordination with the curator/group.
Who is responsible for delivery, handling and installation of work if selected?
The artists and organizers are responsible to arrange for delivery if selected. Gallery staff will assist with layout of artwork and can be available to help install.
What am I responsible for during my exhibition?
We ask that each artist and organizer gallery sits at least once each during their exhibition.
Can my artwork be for sale?
All proceeds from art sales go to the artist. However, we appreciate and encourage a 30% donation to the gallery from sales. Gallery 263 is a nonprofit and proceeds from sales help support operating costs.
What are the restrictions for A/V equipment?
For video or audio work, the artist is expected to supply equipment. We have one monitor, a set of headphones, and a DVD player that may be available. Because of the abundance of natural light in the gallery, we suggest monitors rather than projectors for video art. Artists may suggest space alterations such as installing a curtain or painting a corner for video projection; however the entire gallery may not be blacked out.
What are the restrictions for sculpture and installation work?
The gallery has several small to medium sized pedestals. We also have a few shelves. If our selection of props is not sufficient, artists will need to supply their own. Work cannot be attached to the floor or pierce the tin ceiling. Only acrylic based paint may be used on the walls.