"Call for Proposals: Visiting Curator Program 2009-2010"
2008-05-08 until 2008-05-22
Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery, Concordia University
Montreal, QC, CA Canada

The Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery, Concordia University in Montreial is currently solliciting project proposals for its visiting curator program for 2009-2010. This program‚s objective is to support independent curatorial activities and to further enhance the Gallery's programming. Every two years the Gallery invites a curator to conceive and organize two projects over a 24 month period. These projects may be related or not and can be of a diverse nature. The proposal must have a clear critical framework. A publication is produced during the two years.

The Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery, associated with Concordia University and located in downtown Montreal, is a place that reflects upon the practice of contemporary artmaking, curating and mediation. It also investigates experimental approaches that have marked the history of contemporary art. It strives to be a place where art specialists, the public at large and students are able to experience art as a way of thinking and of being in the world.

Deadline for submission : May 22nd, 2008

The application must contain:
A well formulated proposal (minimum two pages).
A curriculum vitae with full contact information.
Documents supporting the applicant's curatorial practice.

Preference will be given to proposals that have a local or Canadian representation. A curatorial fee is offered. Travel is not covered by the Gallery.

Send by mail to:
Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery
Visiting Curator Program
Concordia University, LB-165
1400, de Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Montréal (Québec), H3G 1M8

Or by email at:
relkesla@alcor.concordia.ca

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