MANIFEST

About the Manifest jury and curatorial process

Manifest's exhibit development process is two-part and very intense. The curator develops the exhibit theme which must be approved by the Manifest Board of Directors. Submissions are assembled by staff, and presented to a blind jury of four to six qualified advisors with an art/design background. The juries are a diverse mix of ages and backgrounds, including active professionals, professors, museum curators, and at least one student. The jury is directed to score based purely on their objective assessment of the quality of the work submitted, without regard to the exhibit space, theme, personal preferences, or logistical considerations. They are provided only the basic information for each work of art, including special notes if necessary to understand the submission. Other than the staff presentation the jury process is silent, with no debate.

The jury submits its scores back to staff who tally the results, and then provide the jury-approved works to the curator. Only the works scoring 50% or better are considered jury approved and given to the curator for consideration.

Usually there are far too many jury approved works to include in the exhibit. Therefore the curator is directed to assemble work from the approved pool. In this way, having undergone the filter of our jury, the exhibit returns to the person who proposed the concept, and develops thematic and spatial unity. The curatorial stage allows for subjective interpretation and judgment in order to fulfill the initial concept.

Emphasizing a two-part objective/subjective process and going to the extra effort to arrange for a variety of inputs into the process has contributed to Manifest's ongoing success at developing consistently strong exhibits with international participation and recognition.

Calls for Entry

CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING

An international call for works of contemporary printmaking.

jury process concluded
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4th Annual INTERNATIONAL DRAWING ANNUAL publication (InDA)
Deadline to enter: December 31, 2008

An international call for works of drawing and/or writing about drawing.

Entry Info

MYTHOGRAPHY: An Exploration of Narrative
Deadline to enter: January 30, 2009

An international call for works exploring narrative content. Open to all media.

Entry Info

5th Annual RITES OF PASSAGE
Deadline to enter: March 13, 2009

Cash Prize: $300 Best of Show
A national call for works by undergraduates attaining their art
or design degree in 2008, 2009, or 2010. Open to all media.

Entry Info Coming Soon

5th Annual MAGNITUDE SEVEN (small works)
Deadline to enter: April 24, 2009

An international call for small works no larger than 7" in any dimension. Open to all media.

Entry Info Coming Soon

3rd Annual MASTER PIECES
Deadline to enter: June 5, 2009

An international call for works of art by current or recent MFA/MA students. Open to all media.

Entry Info Coming Soon

Proposals for Exhibits

All proposals not related to specific calls for entry: (now accepting proposals for our 2009-2010 season) Manifest's Exhibition Committee is eager to receive proposals for solo, group, and concept-based exhibits. Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with no deadline for entry or notification. Each exhibit season (Sept.- Aug.) is planned by May/June of each year. Supported by: Access Arts' ArtDeadline.Com	Fee for submission: $30	Requirements: 10 - 20 slides, digital images, or appropriate media; one page description of concept for exhibit, resume or professional documentation as appropriate. Also include a SASE if return of materials is required.* * You are encouraged to contact the exhibition committee with any questions you may have prior to sending a submission by sending an e-mail to: show at manifestgallery.org

Gallery Internships

Manifest is now seeking interns for the 2008/2009 season. Ideal applicants will be quality-minded, responsible, and outgoing individuals. Students in any field of study are qualified, however successful applicants should have a reasonable interest in the art and design fields, art history, philosophy, sociology, etc. Manifest will work with college programs to coordinate the awarding of college credit.		INFO

Paid Positions

Manifest is not currently hiring.

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Calls for Entry
Supported by: Access Arts' ArtDeadline.Com
All Manifest calls-for-entry are open to all artists, from students to professionals, unless otherwise noted.