Call for Exhibition Proposals
Deadline: January 30th, 2024
Manitoba Craft Council hosts approximately two exhibitions per year by contemporary craft artists, in addition to our Member and Group Exhibitions. We encourage applications from contemporary craft artists and curators, groups and small collectives in all craft media. We are currently programming for Fall 2024 – Fall 2026.
Submit HERE
About MCC Exhibitions
MCC exhibitions investigate, expand or challenge the boundaries of contemporary and traditional craft. They position craft artists as leaders in exploring how craft media, techniques, culture and history intersect. Successful applications need to have a strong relationship with craft through material and conceptual considerations.
The MCC is committed to upholding professional standards including the payment of artist and curatorial fees in accordance with CARFAC guidelines. Professionally designed written materials will be prepared to accompany all exhibitions. All exhibitions will be promoted through MCC media and social media networks. Ancillary programming will be developed to encourage audience engagement in all MCC exhibitions.
Get a sense of MCC by visiting our facility in person or online via our website c2centreforcraft.ca and social media platforms. To see a floor plan of the Shirley Richardson Craft Gallery click HERE
Eligibility and Guidelines
– Successful applicants are required to become a member of the Manitoba Craft Council before exhibiting at the C2 Centre for Craft. Applicants do not need to be a member at the time of application
– While national and international applications are welcome, priority is given to artists, curators, and collectives who are residents of Manitoba (and northwestern Ontario)
– Works will be selected based on artistic merit, skill, design, and innovation.
– Successful applications typically showcase demonstrated skill in their craft medium of choice and a developed conceptual direction.
– Original work in any craft-based media are welcome (e.g. ceramic, fibre, metal, paper, recycled material, stone, glass and wood).
– mixed media and interdisciplinary works that are primarily craft-based in material and/or technique will be considered
Ineligible Submissions
– Submissions consisting of drawings and paintings will not be considered for exhibition
– Digital/video/photography work with connections to craft will be considered when in combination with physically crafted objects. Exhibitions primarily consisting of digital media or photography will not be considered
– MCC will only exhibit works that has not previously been shown in a solo exhibition in Winnipeg
Submission Format and Information
Please provide the following information to the Manitoba Craft Council through this Google form
– Applicant information
– Cover letter (250 words max)
– Artist and/or curatorial statement (500 words max)
– Project proposal (500 words max)
– Current CV (3 pages max)
– – Programming ideas in connection with exhibition (optional, 250 words max)
– Install description/schedule and equipment list with itemization of special technical needs (optional, 250 words)
Support material can include a combination of the following, to a maximum of 10 items total:
– images of past work or work in development in JPEG format
– pieces of writing such as essays and reviews
– links to video or audio on web streaming platforms such as Vimeo, Sound Cloud, Youtube etc. Please put links into image list
– Please review image and attachment guidelines before submitting for file naming convention, etc
Image list
– please attach a document containing an image/support material list to give context to your support material, which includes:
-Image file name (or link to video/audio work)
-title of work
-medium/materials
-approximate dimensions
-Year Created
Image and Attachment Guidelines:
– Additional images and writing beyond word count and image limits will not be reviewed by the jury.
– Please name image files in this format: Number/firstname/lastname (example: 01JohnDoe, 02JohnDoe)
– Ensure your image list includes corresponding image file names
– Digital multi-image composites of different artworks are not considered “one image” unless it is the aesthetic of the submitted artwork, such as collage or book pages.
Submitting through Google Forms
– All submissions must be submitted through Google Forms
– We recommend writing your documents on a word processor rather than directly into the google form, in case there is an issue with submitting your application so you do not lose your writing.
– Google forms will send you a copy of your submission to the entered email address once you have submitted.
– Please note: It can a couple of minutes for a submission to go through via google forms if your images are quite large. Wait for the page to change to a message “Your response has been recorded.” If you do not receive this message, please confirm with our office that we received your application.
– All submissions will be confirmed via email confirmation from an MCC staff member by February 1st 2024. Please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email
Application Assistance
Please email [email protected] or call the Manitoba Craft Council at 204.615.3951 Wed-Sat, 12-4 pm with any questions about our application process.
For additional assistance in preparing an application, please contact the Manitoba Craft Council at [email protected] in advance of the application deadline. Detailed application assistance will be available until January 15th, 2024. We are happy to answer simple application questions right up to the application deadline.
Selection process
MCC’s exhibition selections are made by a jury consisting of Manitoba-based artists/curators, MCC staff and board. The MCC jury reviews submissions within the context of MCC’s exhibition policy and available resources.
The MCC is committed to upholding professional standards including the payment of artist, curatorial and jury fees in accordance with CARFAC guidelines. Professionally designed written materials will be prepared to accompany all exhibitions. All exhibitions will be promoted through MCC media and social media networks. Ancillary programming will be developed to encourage audience engagement in all MCC exhibitions.
