Exhibition Proposals
The MBACD Exhibitions Committee accepts proposals annually for solo and group shows in all media. The call is open to all artists residing in the Northwest Indiana (NWI) region and the greater Chicago and Midwest areas.
The committee works to develop a schedule of exhibits that represent a variety and balance of 2D and 3D media, as well as solo and group shows. We strive to provide space for underrepresented artists and artists of color and curate work to allow the best display of artwork and gallery space.
Exhibits take place at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts in Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana. The MBACD is a volunteer-run non-profit that has been producing art exhibits since its inception in 2012. Our exhibitions committee comprises artists and art professionals from the Miller community. Please see our exhibitions page for examples of past/current exhibits.
The Proposal process for 2027 opens in November 2025.
To Apply
PLease include:
Name of Applicant.
Address of applicant.
Email.
Phone.
Exhibition title (a working title is acceptable).
Medium(s).
A 1-2 paragraph statement describing the exhibit. (What is the show about? What kind of work does it include?)
Images of artwork**
- Provide up to10 digital images. The image file name must include the artist's name for clarity. Acceptable file formats include .jpg, .png, and .pdf.
- Video files no longer than 5 minutes may be submitted for moving image artwork.
List of submitted images: include title, artist, medium, year, and approximate size (or running time).
An Artist bio and statement.
Please provide:
Name of Applicant (Exhibit Organizer).
Address of applicant.
Email.
Phone.
Exhibition title (a working title is acceptable).
Medium(s).
A 1-2 paragraph statement describing the exhibit. (what is the show about, what kind of work does it include, who is involved)
Images of artwork**
- For group exhibits, please provide up to5 digital images per artist. Image file name must include artist name for clarity. Acceptable file formats include .jpg, .png, .pdf.
- Video files no longer than 5 minutes may be submitted for moving image artwork.
List of submitted images: include title, artist, medium, year, and approximate size (or running time).
An artist statement and bio for each artist.
Please include:
Name of Applicant.
Address of applicant.
Email.
Phone.
Exhibition title (a working title is acceptable).
Medium(s).
A 1-2 paragraph statement describing the exhibit and your working relationship to the artist(s) you propose to include in the exhibit.
A statement describing your curatorial and/or arts programming background.
Images of artwork**
- For group exhibits, please provide up to 5 digital images per artist.
- For solo exhibits, please provide up to 10 digital images.
Image file name must include artist name for clarity.
Acceptable file formats include .jpg, .png, .pdf.
- Video files no longer than 5 minutes may be submitted for moving image artwork.
List of submitted images: include title, artist, medium, year, and approximate size (or running time).
An artist statement and bio for each artist.
The MBACD does not charge a fee for applying to exhibit. We encourage artists to make works available for purchase, and the gallery assumes a 30% commission on all sales. Artwork is insured against loss and damage during the exhibit. Work should be gallery-ready (framed, hanging hardware installed, etc.) The MBACD Exhibition Committee works with applicants to determine the best date for each show and provides publicity for each exhibit. A studio visit or further follow-up with the committee may be required. Final decision on the content of all exhibitions resides with the president and executive director of the MBACD.
Apply to exhibitsmbacd@gmail.com. Any questions about the proposal process may be submitted to the same.
