42nd Season Call for Entry
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Buckham Gallery: 42nd Season Call For Entry
Solo, Group, and Curatorial Submissions
Partial Shipping Reimbursement for Artists
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Submission Fee: $30
After reviewing the full prospectus below, find the required application form HERE.
It is the mission of Buckham Gallery to enrich the cultural life of its surrounding communities by presenting a broad range of innovative contemporary art, both visual and nonvisual, of the highest quality and standard.
Buckham Gallery, also known as Buckham Fine Arts Project, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1984. It is Buckham Fine Arts Project’s vision to actively encourage and support artists who are making unique and significant statements in their chosen disciplines, providing opportunities for our greater community to engage with and think about sometimes challenging works of art.
We are currently accepting applications for Buckham’s 42nd Exhibition Season, October 2025 - September 2026. The museum-quality gallery is located in downtown Flint, Michigan. Our exhibitions are open to the public four days a week. The Buckham Fine Arts Project is pleased to announce partial shipping reimbursements available for artists selected to exhibit during our 42nd Exhibition Season!
Details:
Solo, group, and curatorial proposals of all media are welcome to apply. Buckham Gallery will celebrate its 42nd season from October 2025 to September 2026 with nine exhibitions each spanning four to five weeks. Solo artist shows generally run concurrently with one or two other artist presentations.
Proposals must be submitted via Buckham Gallery Website. Artists must submit to 2025 - 2026 Season Call For Entry to be eligible for partial shipping reimbursements to offset transportation costs.
Any special A/V (audio/video) equipment required for the exhibit will need to be provided by the artist(s). Gallery staff will assist as possible, but cannot guarantee availability of equipment.
All shows are laid out and installed by Gallery Staff with consideration given to each artist’s vision. Site-specific installation artists may request to personally execute complex installation proposals. Installation work must be able to be installed within three days due to our short turnover time between shows.
Eligibility:
Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should submit a strong and consistent body of work. Selected proposals should not have been exhibited at Buckham Gallery previously. Likewise, we expect artists to act in good faith and not exhibit the same body of work or show within a 90-mile radius for two months before and after the Artist's show at Buckham Gallery. Staff will coordinate with selected artists when scheduling shows to avoid conflicts.
2025-2026 Season Partial Shipping Reimbursements:
The Buckham Fine Arts Project was founded in late 1983 by a group of Flint-area artists, who sought to fulfill the city’s need for a local exhibition and performance venue that would direct its creative attention to presenting ambitious work. After the inception of its cooperative membership, Buckham Gallery mounted its first exhibition in May of 1984. Buckham Fine Arts Project, an artist-lead nonprofit organization, continues to look for new and better ways to support artists. Artists selected for exhibition in the 2025 - 2026 Season will be eligible for Partial Shipping Reimbursements.
The purpose of Partial Shipping Reimbursements is to support artists creating innovative contemporary art and help defray the costs associated with shipping and transportation of work to Buckham Gallery. It is acknowledged that the reimbursements will not cover all shipping costs associated with work transportation.
Jury:
All submissions are juried by the Buckham Arts Collective and finalized by an Exhibition Committee. Our committee is composed of community arts professionals and Buckham Artist Collaborators. Selections are final.
Delivery and Return of Work:
Artists must cover the cost to transport the artwork to and from the gallery. All work selected for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified.
Buckham Gallery staff will demonstrate careful handling of your work while it is in the gallery’s possession. Works will be insured while on premises. In the event of loss or damage, all claims will be determined at the discretion of the insurance company, not exceeding the retail amount. Buckham Gallery’s insurance does NOT cover damage that occurs during shipping and transport. Please make sure to properly prepare your work for transport.
Sale of Work:
All artwork is available for sale during the exhibition, unless listed as Not For Sale (NFS). Artists determine the retail price of their work and finalize it on the inventory list. Buckham Gallery retains a 35% commission on all work sold. Funds from sales (65% of retail) are remitted to the artist within 30 days of exhibition close. Artists will need to complete a W-9 form for sales totaling $600 or more.
Guidelines:
Works must be presentation-ready and structurally sound. Buckham Gallery staff make all final decisions regarding installation and exhibition space.
Submission Fee: $30
The Buckham Fine Arts Project is a 501(c)(3), non-profit charitable organization whose goal is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists and to bring contemporary art to Flint, Michigan. We receive most of our funding from the generosity of individuals and organizations who support Buckham Gallery.
Images:
Please send 8-12 images for consideration. Group and curatorial proposals may submit up to 20 images. While not absolutely necessary, it is strongly recommended for works submitted to be available for exhibit if selected. Please state in your exhibition narrative if this is a proposal for future work and images are solely an example of potential and quality.
Submission Materials:
Solo and Group proposals:
CV/Resume(s)
Artist Statement or Exhibition Narrative
(one-page max, describe the exhibition as you perceive it)
8-12 digital images (or as needed up to 20 for group proposal)
Curatorial proposals:
CV/Resume
Exhibition Narrative (one page max, include possible artists)
6-20 Images and/or up to 3 videos in support of proposal
Please direct submission questions to Michele Leclaire at [email protected] or at 810-239-6233.
How To Apply:
After reviewing the full prospectus above, find the required application form HERE.
All Submissions Forms MUST be received by July 31, 2024.
If you are submitting to Buckham Gallery's 42nd Season Call for Entry after 5 PM on July 31, 2024, please note that staff will send invoice for submission on August 1 between 10 AM - 5 PM. Payments must be received by 10 AM EST on August 2, 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Notifications:
All artists will receive notification of their status via email by October 31, 2024.
Solo, Group, and Curatorial Submissions
Partial Shipping Reimbursement for Artists
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Submission Fee: $30
After reviewing the full prospectus below, find the required application form HERE.
It is the mission of Buckham Gallery to enrich the cultural life of its surrounding communities by presenting a broad range of innovative contemporary art, both visual and nonvisual, of the highest quality and standard.
Buckham Gallery, also known as Buckham Fine Arts Project, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1984. It is Buckham Fine Arts Project’s vision to actively encourage and support artists who are making unique and significant statements in their chosen disciplines, providing opportunities for our greater community to engage with and think about sometimes challenging works of art.
We are currently accepting applications for Buckham’s 42nd Exhibition Season, October 2025 - September 2026. The museum-quality gallery is located in downtown Flint, Michigan. Our exhibitions are open to the public four days a week. The Buckham Fine Arts Project is pleased to announce partial shipping reimbursements available for artists selected to exhibit during our 42nd Exhibition Season!
Details:
Solo, group, and curatorial proposals of all media are welcome to apply. Buckham Gallery will celebrate its 42nd season from October 2025 to September 2026 with nine exhibitions each spanning four to five weeks. Solo artist shows generally run concurrently with one or two other artist presentations.
Proposals must be submitted via Buckham Gallery Website. Artists must submit to 2025 - 2026 Season Call For Entry to be eligible for partial shipping reimbursements to offset transportation costs.
Any special A/V (audio/video) equipment required for the exhibit will need to be provided by the artist(s). Gallery staff will assist as possible, but cannot guarantee availability of equipment.
All shows are laid out and installed by Gallery Staff with consideration given to each artist’s vision. Site-specific installation artists may request to personally execute complex installation proposals. Installation work must be able to be installed within three days due to our short turnover time between shows.
Eligibility:
Anyone can submit a proposal. Artists should submit a strong and consistent body of work. Selected proposals should not have been exhibited at Buckham Gallery previously. Likewise, we expect artists to act in good faith and not exhibit the same body of work or show within a 90-mile radius for two months before and after the Artist's show at Buckham Gallery. Staff will coordinate with selected artists when scheduling shows to avoid conflicts.
2025-2026 Season Partial Shipping Reimbursements:
The Buckham Fine Arts Project was founded in late 1983 by a group of Flint-area artists, who sought to fulfill the city’s need for a local exhibition and performance venue that would direct its creative attention to presenting ambitious work. After the inception of its cooperative membership, Buckham Gallery mounted its first exhibition in May of 1984. Buckham Fine Arts Project, an artist-lead nonprofit organization, continues to look for new and better ways to support artists. Artists selected for exhibition in the 2025 - 2026 Season will be eligible for Partial Shipping Reimbursements.
The purpose of Partial Shipping Reimbursements is to support artists creating innovative contemporary art and help defray the costs associated with shipping and transportation of work to Buckham Gallery. It is acknowledged that the reimbursements will not cover all shipping costs associated with work transportation.
- To be eligible Artists must apply and be accepted to the 42nd Season (2025 - 2026) Call For Entry.
- The scale of the work and the distance of the artist(s) from Flint, Michigan will determine the amount of award.
- Funds will be remitted when artwork arrives for exhibition.
- Buckham Artist Members are not eligible to receive shipping reimbursements as they are intended to offset transportation costs.
Jury:
All submissions are juried by the Buckham Arts Collective and finalized by an Exhibition Committee. Our committee is composed of community arts professionals and Buckham Artist Collaborators. Selections are final.
Delivery and Return of Work:
Artists must cover the cost to transport the artwork to and from the gallery. All work selected for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified.
- Artworks must be structurally sound and ready for exhibition.
- Please note that professional-level presentation is a must.
- Work may be hand delivered or shipped.
- Shipped works must be sent in easily reusable packaging.
- Exhibited works will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
- Artists MUST make all shipping/transport arrangements.
- Works Not claimed within 10 days of the end of the exhibit will become property of Buckham Gallery.
Buckham Gallery staff will demonstrate careful handling of your work while it is in the gallery’s possession. Works will be insured while on premises. In the event of loss or damage, all claims will be determined at the discretion of the insurance company, not exceeding the retail amount. Buckham Gallery’s insurance does NOT cover damage that occurs during shipping and transport. Please make sure to properly prepare your work for transport.
Sale of Work:
All artwork is available for sale during the exhibition, unless listed as Not For Sale (NFS). Artists determine the retail price of their work and finalize it on the inventory list. Buckham Gallery retains a 35% commission on all work sold. Funds from sales (65% of retail) are remitted to the artist within 30 days of exhibition close. Artists will need to complete a W-9 form for sales totaling $600 or more.
Guidelines:
Works must be presentation-ready and structurally sound. Buckham Gallery staff make all final decisions regarding installation and exhibition space.
Submission Fee: $30
- Each proposal requires a submission fee for review.
- Submission fee ($30) is nonrefundable.
- PayPal
- All submission fees must be paid at the time of submission, by July 31, 2024.
The Buckham Fine Arts Project is a 501(c)(3), non-profit charitable organization whose goal is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists and to bring contemporary art to Flint, Michigan. We receive most of our funding from the generosity of individuals and organizations who support Buckham Gallery.
Images:
Please send 8-12 images for consideration. Group and curatorial proposals may submit up to 20 images. While not absolutely necessary, it is strongly recommended for works submitted to be available for exhibit if selected. Please state in your exhibition narrative if this is a proposal for future work and images are solely an example of potential and quality.
Submission Materials:
Solo and Group proposals:
CV/Resume(s)
Artist Statement or Exhibition Narrative
(one-page max, describe the exhibition as you perceive it)
8-12 digital images (or as needed up to 20 for group proposal)
- Digital files must be named with artist’s last name (underscore) first name (underscore) title
- Example: Last_First_Title.jpg or Last_First_Title_detail.jpg
Curatorial proposals:
CV/Resume
Exhibition Narrative (one page max, include possible artists)
6-20 Images and/or up to 3 videos in support of proposal
Please direct submission questions to Michele Leclaire at [email protected] or at 810-239-6233.
How To Apply:
After reviewing the full prospectus above, find the required application form HERE.
All Submissions Forms MUST be received by July 31, 2024.
If you are submitting to Buckham Gallery's 42nd Season Call for Entry after 5 PM on July 31, 2024, please note that staff will send invoice for submission on August 1 between 10 AM - 5 PM. Payments must be received by 10 AM EST on August 2, 2024. Thank you for your patience.
Notifications:
All artists will receive notification of their status via email by October 31, 2024.
