Before submitting your idea, please take a moment to think
about SPACE's mission:
To present contemporary, unconventional, and emerging arts, artists
and ideas.
You might want to look at some past exhibitions to get an idea of what we do: 2007 | 2006 | 2005
To see photos and a diagram of the gallery layout click here.
When submitting your idea, please include low resolution digital images (preferred), slides, or other materials that will help us visualize your work. Please also include your resume, and an artist statement if you have one. We prefer that all information be collected on one CD, which we can keep on file.
If you would like your materials to be returned to you, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
The main gallery is a multi-function room of approximately 2500 square feet with 14 foot-high walls and an unusual vaulted brick ceiling.
Artists working in all media are welcome to propose solo and group exhibitions for the main gallery. Shows are generally one or two months in length. As SPACE is a multi-function venue, preferable consideration will be given to proposals that allow artwork to remain installed while the gallery transforms for music, readings, kids events, etc.
Every day, billions of people pass by our Congress Street window, located between the Maine College of Art and the L.L.Bean store in the heart of Portland's vibrant arts district. The storefront gallery can be curated independantly of our interior main gallery, and offers a unique oportunity to bring non-traditional artwork to the public and into the street.
Plan your installation to take advantage of the storefront gallery's unique space: which includes the large street facing window (85" high by 110" wide), the window platform (179" long, 26" deep, 17" tall), and the back wall (centered on the platform, 96" tall by 122" wide).
The entrance gallery is ideal for smaller solo exhibitions and installations. Consisting of two large walls (one measuring 122" wide by 96" tall, the other measuring 200" wide by 138" tall), in the front room of our gallery, which can be curated separately from our main gallery and storefront window.
ART*O*MAT
Don't forget about the Art*O*Mat machine! We'd love to know about artists who would like to be featured in our machine.
