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The First Annual Kris Waldman Curator-In-Residence Exhibit

The Kris Waldman Curator-In-Residence Exhibit is named in honor of HCA’s founding co-director, who shares a great passion for art that fosters dialogue around diversity and inclusivity, particularly of underrepresented communities.
 

October—November, 2021
Reception: October 8, 6–7 p.m.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) seeks to support an annual Curator-In-Residence program. Through a competitive proposal process, one individual or team will be chosen each year to curate a group art show centered on diversity and inclusion. The curator will also deliver a public presentation or workshop with an educational component.

  • A $1,000 stipend will be awarded to the curator.
  • Those interested in applying for this residency will demonstrate an awareness of the opportunities and challenges of curating a gallery exhibition for the general public. The curator will work closely with HCA’s Exhibition Directors in realizing this exhibition.  
  • Proposals must outline a theme centered on diversity and inclusion.
  • Up to 39 pieces of art of the Curator's choosing by 5 or more artists may be submitted. For each artwork, you will submit a separate "Application." If the artwork isn't created yet, please provide an example of the artists' work.
  • All 2D media may be entered, including photos, fiber art, and digital art. Maximum width for wall hung work is a recommended at 30 inches, but not mandatory. No giclee prints, copies, or electronic reproductions will be accepted.
  • All 2D work must be wired for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers or sandwich frames. Neutral mats preferred.
  • 3D work may be entered if it can be hung on the wall and does not protrude more than 10 inches. (Please submit 2 - 3 photos of each sculpture so that all sides may be viewed by the juror.
  • For ceramics we will accommodate with pedestals and shelving. Keep in mind this is a high traffic area.
  • There is no submission fee to submit a proposal—instead use the promotional code: CURATOR. Click here if you need instructions on how to enter a promo code. 

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If you have any questions reach out to Sarah at Sarah@hopartscenter.org or Marion@hopartscenter.org
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ABOUT THE JURORS:

Ponnapa Prakkamakul is a contemporary visual artist and landscape architect from Thailand. She holds an MLA with honors from Rhode Island School of Design where she received the Lowthorpe Fellowship Award upon graduation. Her work has been exhibited, published, and collected throughout the US and in Asia. Prakkamakul currently lives and works in Cambridge, MA, and is a Core Member of Fountain Street.

Jamaal Eversley hails from Randolph, MA. With a business degree in hand from Babson College, he decided to chase after his dreams and passionately pursue his talents as an eccentric abstract artist. In these ten years, he has learned how to intertwine business with the arts in order to serve the community. His art has shown and won several awards throughout the South Shore and Boston area. He has received numerous public art grants to bring his colorful patterns and personality to the community. Jamaal constantly creates to spur the juices of creative genius and put the “F” meant for “Fun” back into Fine Arts.

Sarah Alexander, the current Director of Visual Arts at Hopkinton Center for the Arts, is a Core Artist Member at Fountain Street Gallery in Boston, MA. Her work is in private collections and has been shown extensively throughout New England, as well as abroad. Sarah's work has been published by North Light Books, and she was recently a featured artist in the NARM Quarterly magazine.

Online curator proposal submission
Deadline: June 1, 2021, 5 p.m.
Notifications about accepted proposal: June 21, 2021

Artwork Drop off:
Friday, September 17, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at 98 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.

End-of-show Artwork Pickup:
Friday, November 12, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.

Reception:
Friday, October 8, from 6–7 p.m.

To submit images of your work, please REGISTER or LOGIN by clicking on the button to the right, above.

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Click below for a quick tutorial about how to use this site. If you have trouble with it, you are welcome to contact Marion Buricatu at marion@hopartscenter.org