From February 1-29, NYC’s apexart will accept submissions for its Franchise Program: an opportunity to propose and produce an exhibition that takes place anywhere in the world outside of New York City.

No prior curatorial experience necessary; the program creates opportunities for individuals at all career stages to organize group exhibitions focused on strong ideas.

- Submissions of up to 500 words are entered via the online form. No images, links, resumes, or supporting materials accepted; no confirmed artists necessary.

- Submissions are anonymized and randomized for an international jury of over 150 individuals from various professional backgrounds.

- Votes are juried and tallied by a custom computer program, which identifies the four proposals with the highest ratings. apexart does not affect these results.

- Winners each receive an exhibition budget of up to $6,000, a location rental budget of up to $2,000, a curatorial honorarium of $2,000, and administrative support necessary to present their idea as an apexart Franchise Exhibition.
WHY: Because curators and artists deserve the opportunity to effectively present their ideas and be professionally supported.

Submit proposals via online form between February 1-29, 2016:

http://apexart.org/franchise/rhizome.php

FAQs: http://apexart.org/franchise/franchise-faqs.php

All other questions: questions@apexart.org