I love to support people and spaces whose mission it is to support the best in the arts.  I have a devoted reverence for human potential, and I am happy to have found a kindred spirit in The Soap Factory.  It is time for their Open Call for Submissions. 

This is not a fee-based, juried show.  The Soap Factory supports artists and their work not only by providing exhibition and studio space on an unprecedented scale, but also by providing skilled staff to aid artists in realizing new work, by paid stipends to both artists & curators, and by securing press articles & critiques in a unique gallery space with a national profile. The Soap Factory helps position artists to continue beyond their Soap Factory exhibitions.

I usually post Calls in a brief format with links; however, I don’t want to take the chance that you won’t click the link.  So, here is the complete call:

Call for Submissions to The Soap Factory:

The Soap Factory exhibition season runs from January – October, with three main blocks of exhibition programming. Exhibitions are often comprised of a large group show in the main galleries, three individual artist project rooms and two video rooms. For the 2010/2011 season, they are particularly interested in proposals for the winter months, which take into account the fact that The Soap Factory is unheated. Projects that propose to use the entire 12,000 sq feet of gallery space are always encouraged.

Their programming is unique in that they select the majority of the artists for exhibit from their pool of submissions. They commonly receive over 350 artist submissions per season.

Submission Guidelines for 2010 season:

• Postmark deadline is November 30, 2009.
• They do NOT accept e-mailed submissions.
• Submissions are reviewed for the 2010 season, which runs from 1st May- 31st October.
• Artists selected for the 2010/2011 season will be notified in late March 2010.
• They may keep your submission on file for up to 8 months.
• Do not call or email to check on your submission.
• The Soap Factory does not return work. Please send only materials that you do not need returned.

What to send:

• A cover page indicating the following information:
  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Address
  • Medium of submission
• Up to ten color images of your work. Images must be Mac compatible (jPeg, tif, pdf) not less than 1500×2100 pixels.
• Resume, artist statement and project description/proposal, if applicable.
• They prefer that you submit video on DVD. DVD must be in Zone 1 format (readable in USA).
• Work samples WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Please send only materials you do not need returned.

The Soap Factory provides installation assistance as well as a stipend to artists and curators selected for their programs. In addition, they provide publicity, exhibition invitations, mailings, opening reception and artist talks. They do not provide insurance coverage for work exhibited at The Soap Factory. All work is shown at the artist’s own risk.

No commission is taken from artwork sold.

Please mail submissions to:

Katherine Rochester, Program Manager
The Soap Factory
P.O. Box 581696
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1696

 

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