Call For Submissions - 2023-2024 Programming

About

Deadline: January 22nd, 2023  at 11:59 p.m. (EST)

La Centrale galerie Powerhouse is an artist-run centre dedicated to the dissemination and development of multidisciplinary feminist practices. We are committed to supporting practices and artists who are not very visible in the dominant cultural institutions, and this at various stages of their careers. Our mandate focuses on feminisms that enter into dialogue with intersectionality and social justice. Our programming is built on the basis of non-hierarchy and consensus, by selection committees made up of active members of the centre. 

The gallery’s window is a space that offers artists visibility directly on one of Montreal’s most lively streets, Saint-Laurent Boulevard. The projects submitted must use the window showcase as a scenographic element in order to create a dialogue between the work and the passers-by and residents of the neighbourhood. La Centrale welcomes visual artists from all disciplines who resonate with the centre’s mandate. 

We pay exhibition fees and honoraria according to the rates recommended by the Canadian Artists’ Representation / Front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC). 

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
 

• The selection committee encourages projects requiring little technical handling because the workers are not on site during the periods reserved for window exhibitions.

• Projects requiring projectors or  TV monitors are not recommended as they may be affected by window glare.
   

To submit a project, please compile the information below in a PDF of up to 5 MB:

• An artist’s statement ( max. 250 words)

• A curriculum vitae (including email address and phone number)

• A project description (max. 500 words)

• A short text explaining how your project fits with La Centrale's mandate (max. 200 words) 

• A list of technical requirements

• A layout plan for the project (optional), you will find a plan of the gallery here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GptlXF6hlvshlVNgjxjBDU4FgTW7DdfJ/view 

VISUAL FOLDER :

• Visual documentation (15 images in digital format)

• For video works, please send a link (VIMEO or Youtube) with instructions to watch the video

• A descriptive list of the documentation (title, medium, size and year)

PLEASE NOTE  

Please respect the following indications for your digital documents:

• The documents must be gathered in a single PDF 

• The PDF document must be identified according to the following form:

202324.LastName.LCPROG (ex: 202324.Kitten.LCPROG)

• The total file should not exceed 5 Mb

To submit your application, please complete this form : https://www.formpl.us/form/6128580008476672  by attaching your PDF (Max 5 Mb)

Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about the call or the selection process, you can write to galerie@lacentrale.org