Exhibit Proposal Form

For Telluride Arts HQ Gallery, Telluride Transfer Warehouse, and Wilkinson Public Library

Important information

Telluride Arts is accepting proposals for wall art, installations, sculpture, and jewelry.

OUR SPACES

New work is preferred for the galleries and can't have been exhibited recently at other venues in or near Telluride. Some exceptions apply but this is the general rule of thumb. The Library provides a great venue to show work that has already been seen.

Telluride Arts HQ East

220 West Colorado Ave

The headquarters for the local arts council and a community space featuring live music, comedy, poetry, and more! Currently hosting a long-term Transfer Warehouse exhibition.

Telluride Arts HQ West

224 West Colorado Ave

Telluride Arts’ newest contemporary, fine art space features 100 feet of white gallery walls with monthly rotating exhibitions and a back bar. Accepting applications for wall art, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture. Private rentals also available.

Telluride Transfer Warehouse

201 South Fir Street

The Telluride Transfer Warehouse is currently under construction for the permanent restoration of the space, which will include a state-of-the-art gallery, installation spaces, performance spaces, an open-air courtyard, and a rooftop deck. Click here to see the architectural plans. Thinking to the future? The Transfer Warehouse is welcoming site-specific installations in the historic building for powerful arts experiences that expand our knowledge of, and connection to, each other and the world around us.

Wilkinson Public Library

100 West Pacific Avenue

The Library exhibits are the most community-driven and receive high traffic throughout the day. There are three exhibition spaces at the Wilkinson Public Library. Shows open during Art Walk months and hang for 3-6 months at a time. Work shown at the Library can not be priced, but sales can be directed through Telluride Arts. 

Pop-up Exhibits

Telluride Arts hosts pop-up exhibits, as space is available.

THE AGREEMENT

Artists Responsibilities will be detailed in the contract issued at time of agreement.  We are happy to send a sample if you want more information. Here are some basics:

  • All work is available for sale through Telluride Arts at the time of exhibit. We handle promotion, insurance, taxes, fees and help with shipping. Sales split is 60-40, artist/Telluride Arts.

  • Artwork should be framed (or finished for exhibit) and must be ready to hang with durable hardware.

  • Artists are asked to show up for Art Walk openings and help with food and drink.

  • We market our shows through Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, our website, regional and state-wide press releases and show postcards.

  • Artists transport work to and from the venue.

  • Artists must provide all info to us by the deadlines so we can promote the show.

THE PROCESS

Exhibit recommendations are made by a show committee, and final scheduling is done by Telluride Arts staff.

The show committee is comprised of a few artists that volunteer their time and expertise to evaluate exhibit proposals and make recommendations for scheduling. The committee members bring different perspectives, knowledge, and aesthetic appreciation to curating. They are asked to consider the quality of work, and give special consideration to regional artists and small grant recipients.

Other factors that influence scheduling include the amount of exposure an artist has had, the consideration of months to sell art vs. best months to have more experimental exhibits and installations, specific programming goals, and collaborations with local festivals.

The utmost consideration is the quality of the work, and we trust our committee to fill our galleries with work that enriches our local artist community and also showcases the most innovative and best work happening in Telluride.