Curatorial Open Call!
Box Factory Gallery is currently organizing the exhibit calendar for 2022 and would like to invite curators to submit proposals. (The gallery is a multi-functional space, it performs as a lobby for a huge building full of creative businesses, music recording studios, Visual Art MFA program, private art studios, CBS Media and the Gallery area is also the top level of a co-working space.)
The gallery has large windows which can be seen from the street and1,760 linear inches of exhibition space with 19 foot ceilings. The space is easily accessible as it is two blocks away from the Halsey L train station. The mission of the Box Factory Gallery is to provide a platform for emerging artists, curators and collectors to collaborate, network and expand their careers.
Please visit Past Events (boxfactorygallery.com) to see exhibits from 2021.
The gallery is in the lobby of The Box Factory, an arts, media and entertainment building located on the border of Bushwick and Ridgewood. The building houses a wide variety of creative businesses such as Pirate Music Studios, CBS Media, Grand Central Atelier MFA program, 3DEN co-work space and two event rental spaces.
Consignment agreement:
- The consignment fee is 30% and the curator/ artist keeps 70% of any work sold during the exhibit.
- Flat rate of $500 for three weeks of wall use.
- Curators/artists are responsible for insurance of their work.
- Includes promotion of exhibits of the Box Factory Gallery’s website and social media pages.
- One opening reception for exhibit with a BFG representative to be present and help facilitate sales
- Appointment only viewing, the curator or artist will be given secure access to the building to organize appointments or to schedule a gallery sitter.
- Art must be picked up, or shipping arrangements must be made by the artist within 10 days of the show’s closing
Additional Services offered:
- Installation and deinstallation of work by professional art handlers for the flat rate of $450.00
- Curation consultation for $100.00
To apply, please send a PDF outlining one curatorial idea, 5 to 15 images, a CV and any relevant websites to theboxfactorygallerynyc@gmail.com. Please send a processing fee of $15 to the venmo account @the-box-factory-gallerynyc as well.
We have these four time slots available for the rest of the year:
June 1st to July 15th
July 16th through August 19th
August 20th through September 20th
November 25th to December 31
The Box Factory Gallery team is very excited to review your work!!
Box Factory Gallery Floor Plan (measurements are in inches)
