Call for Proposals: Northart 2025 Programme

Proposals are invited for creative projects at NORTHART from individuals or groups of emerging, mid-career and established New Zealand artists, curators and creatives for 2025.
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Proposals are invited for creative projects at NORTHART from individuals or groups of emerging, mid-career and established New Zealand artists, curators and creatives for 2025.

NORTHART’s gallery space will look different in 2025 and 2026. Due to the redevelopment of Northcote Town Centre, we will be based in a 26m2 ‘Satellite Gallery’ in Ernie Mays Street, Northcote from February 2025.

Exhibitions and art projects concepts that take place outside of this space within the Kaipātiki community are strongly encouraged.

Selected artists with work with the Gallery Co-Directors to develop their exhibition or creative project to include a public programme, for example, an artist talk, artist-led workshop for children or adults, panel discussion or similar.

Proposal requirements:

  • Exhibition concept with description of your proposed exhibition or project (one page)
  • A selection or link to previous and/or current images of work
  • An up-to-date CV for each participant
  • An indication of possible dates for the exhibition – when you will be ready to exhibit
  • Indication of public programme activity
  • Any other relevant information to support your proposal, including reviews, links to websites or online portfolios
  • An indication of your concept for the public programme
  • Confirmation of your ability to install and de-install your exhibition

 

What we offer:

  • Curatorial guidance to develop help you to develop your exhibition or project
  • Inclusion in NORTHART’s marketing and publicity
  • Public programme delivery support
  • In-house design and production of standard exhibition catalogues
  • The opportunity to sell your artworks if desired
  • A letter of support to apply for extramural funding if desired

 

About NORTHART:

NORTHART is Kaipatiki’s Community Art Gallery based in the heart of Northcote on Auckland’s North Shore with a history spanning over twenty-five years.

Our kaupapa is to present art experiences that engage with contemporary life, reflects the diversity of culture in New Zealand and encourages participation in the arts. We aim to showcase contemporary art practice from our local and national artist community.

 

Proposals are due by 5pm 1 NOVEMBER 2024

Please contact Jonathan Organ, Co-Director

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