CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

2025 Encore Gallery Exhibitions
Call for Submissions
Deadline: Sept. 23, 2024 

APPLICATION FORM HERE

Full submission criteria and application: tcataos.org/calls-for-submission

Questions: info@tcataos.org | 575-758-2052 

 

Read All Submission Guidelines Before Submitting 

Submission Criteria

  • Call is open to emerging and established artists 
  • Artists may not have exhibited with “TCA Exhibits” within the last 3 years.
  • Accepted Media for the Encore Gallery includes: drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography or a combination of wall and sculptural works as deemed suitable to the venue. Installation works appropriate for the Encore Gallery space are also accepted.  
  • Artists must have a body of work to appropriately fill the Encore Gallery.
  • Collaborations are welcome.
  • Work must be original and prepared to hang.
  • All work should be available for purchase during the exhibit. 

General Information

  • Exhibitions will run February 2025- January 2026 
  • Shows are between 4-6 weeks long 
  • TCA publicizes the exhibition on its website and social media/e-newsletter.
  • TCA prepares exhibition labels.
  • TCA Art Committee may conduct a studio visit and work with artists to curate and hang the exhibition.
  • Artists are expected to lead install and de-install .
  • Artists receive 60% of retail sales price, artwork sold through TCA is tax free.  
  • Artists are responsible for shipping arrangements/expenses. 
  • Artists are responsible for additional exhibition signage expenses beyond vinyl wall titling 
  • Artists will provide information & images for marketing six weeks prior to exhibition opening.

Submission Process: To submit work for consideration, there are 2 options:

Option 1: Submit a  proposal in one email to Anna Forster-Smith at anna@tcataos.org that includes these attachments: A single document with (a) a short exhibition proposal, (b) an artist statement/bio and 10-15 samples/images of work.
Option 2: Fill out this google form (uploading images of work required)

 

Full submission criteria: tcataos.org/calls-for-submission
Questions: info@tcataos.org | 575-758-2052 

 

PreShow Animation on TCA Big Screen

Call for animators/filmmakers to submit proposals for a 35 second (or less) “Welcome to the theater / house notes” animation to run before films at TCA. Hand drawn, 3D, digital, stop motion, all forms of animation accepted. 

Deadline: Ongoing!

Criteria

  • Call is open to emerging and established filmmakers/animators residing in Taos County or within a 50 mile radius of Taos. 
  • Collaborations are welcome.

*Note: To be considered, TCA is asking artists to first submit their interest and share examples of their previous work. TCA is not asking for completed “Welcome to the theater / house notes” animation as part of the application.  

Submission Process

Send one email to Alice Morillon at alice@tcataos.org that includes 

(1) examples of your work or portfolio 

(2) a short animation proposal – tell us about your ideas for the welcome/house notes (may include visual references, brief story board, music style / audio references, or just a narrative). Read below for more information.   

*** Consider the following information in your submitted proposal*** 

Animation Requirements

  • 00:15-00:35 seconds duration
  • 1080p or higher
  • All ages appropriate 
  • Audio can be original music, voice-over, voice-acting, etc.
  • Works must be original and not include copyrighted content

Content Intended

(this wording does not have to be exact – have fun with it!- and we want to hear your ideas!)

  • Welcome to Movies on the BigScreen at TCA
  • Emergency Exits
  • Silence Your Cellular Devices
  • Something fun / creative 
  • Now For The Feature Presentation
  • Artist “by line” / credits

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