Call for Exhibition Proposals 2027-2028

About this call

The Appalachian Center for Craft at Tennessee Tech University in Tennessee, United States, is accepting proposals for solo and group exhibitions in its galleries in 2027-2028. It seeks well-developed proposals that highlight mastery and exploration in craftsmanship, feature new works of art and push the boundaries of craft, and encourages exhibitors to experiment beyond their usual craft customs or practices. Artists or curators may propose an exhibition for one of three galleries: Lakeview Gallery (about 335 sq. ft.), Joe L. Evins Gallery (about 692 sq. ft.) or Dogwood Gallery (about 1,300 sq. ft.). Exhibitions last two months, and each receives a $400 honorarium to help offset shipping or delivery fees and other costs. The selection committee evaluates artistic merit, the quality of the applicants' work to date, the ability to bring the exhibition to fruition and the clarity of the theme or concept.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Mixed Media / Ceramics / Textile / Sculpture
• Entry fee: See official site
• Open internationally to established or emerging artists aged 18 or older, at any stage of their careers and working in any media; artists or curators may apply. For a group exhibition, one person acts as the liaison with the center. Proposals are accepted only by email or through WeTransfer, to accexhibits@tntech.edu. Include a letter of intent or proposal (theme or concept and the type of work by medium, technique or function; your current practice, the proposed body of work or installation and the intent of the exhibition; a list of exhibiting artists for a group show; a proposed title; any preference among the three gallery layouts), a CV or resume for each exhibiting artist or for the principal organizer if you apply as a curator, a list of works (artist, title, medium, dimensions, date created, or a description of planned work), 10 to 20 high-quality images in JPEG or PNG, and any other relevant support materials such as videos, promotional materials, reviews or catalogs.