• Applicants must be current student OR a graduate within the last 3 years.

• We accept submissions from all years and all majors.

• Must be available to install and tear down/clean up their exhibitions.

All applications are submitted through our jotform link.

For the submission we will need the following
- Applicant info
- Exhibition Proposal (PDF)
- Artist Statement (PDF)
- Documentation (5 - 12 files)
- Image List (PDF)

Each item is broken down in more detail in the sections below.

These questions will show up on the top of the application form. This info will NOT be seen by the jury, it is only for communication purposed between the coordinator and the applicant. For this section we just need general info like your name, pronouns, year of study/major and email.

MAXIMUM 500-words.

Remember that your exhibition proposal should give jury members a clear view of what your submission is and how it will look installed in the space. Have a clear vision of what your exhibition is about and convey that with every component of your submission.

Clearly explain what you intend to do with the space – be specific with things like spacing, lighting, plinths and include details like what medium(s) you are using, the number of pieces, the size of the work, and methods of installation.

When writing please keep in mind the following

• how you envision the work installed in the main space or LRT window.

• timeline for when the work will be finished if you are submitting a work in progress.

• your overall ideas/concepts of the work(s).

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.

MAXIMUM 500 words.

Contextualize the proposed exhibition or work within your artistic practice or practices of the participants if you are submitting for a group. Think of how you would describe your artistic practice to someone who has never seen your art before. Identify what you want people to understand about your work(s). Be consistent with your tone throughout - not too formal, not too informal. Ensure all aspects relate to one another.

If submitting a curatorial project/group show, include a curatorial statement instead. Try thinking of how the curated work fits together and describe the relationships between the artists.

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.

(5-12 files)

At least 5 files documenting your work.

Your documentations are images, videos, or audio files of your proposed work to be exhibited in the gallery spaces and/or support work for your submission (preliminary works, sketches, floor plan).

Please ensure all files and documents refer exclusively and consistently to yourself or any group of artists by terms such as "the artist" or "the artists" or "Artist A and Artist B" if there are multiple artists being discussed. Please name your files in the order in which they correspond to your list.

Complete these sections carefully, as these elements of your submission will be reviewed by jury members to determine if your show will go in the gallery space. There have been many great applications turned down because of poor documentation. This can heavily influence a jury’s decision of whether to accept a proposal or not.

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.

An Image list is a document that includes thumbnail images of each art piece, the respective filename, the title of the piece, artistic medium, dimension, and date created.

You’ll want to label each image file you plan on including in your proposal and try to fit all images and information on a single page when possible.

A template for the image list can be found at the bottom of this page.

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.

Please use these naming formats for your files while submitting your work to ensure anonymity in your submission.

Be sure NOT to include your name or any other identifying information.

01. EXHIBITION PROPOSAL (PDF)

EXHB_title

(e.g., EXHB_nameofyourshow)

02. ARTIST STATEMENT (PDF)

STAT_title

(e.g., STAT_nameofyourshow)

03. IMAGES

IMAGES OF WORK TO BE SHOWN IN GALLERY

##_Proposed_title

(e.g., 01_Proposed_nameofyourshow)

AND/OR

IMAGES OF SUPPORT WORK

##_Support_title

(e.g., 01_Support_nameofyourshow)

04. IMAGE LIST (PDF)

ImageList_Title

(e.g., ImageList_nameofyourshow)

The programming in the MNG is determined by a selection committee consisting of anonymous committee members, programming staff members, and the MNG Coordinator. The anonymous selection committee is comprised of 3-5 AUArts students and/or alumni. They are selected through committee applications and must require relevant skills, experience, and intentionally embrace alternative viewpoints. A new call is put out each call for each semester. The selection committee reviews submissions and takes notes on each application to be discussed in the committee session. All deliberations and the contents of proposals submitted to the MNG remain confidential.

Decisions are based on;

• Merit of work.

• The information provided being clear, concise, and accurate to the proposed works.

• Consideration of Gallery space.

• Presentation of the proposal as a whole.

When reviewing submissions, the selection committee is asked to keep three questions in mind:

• Can you picture how the work functions in the space as it is described in the proposal?

• Do you believe the proposed work(s) can be finished within the proposed timeline?

• Is this work/body of work interesting/compelling/unique?