CEP
Deadline for entry - 11:59 pm on May 21, 2017
ABOUT
VAE's Community Exhibition Program offers VAE members the chance to have solo or group exhibitions in alternative venues around Downtown Raleigh. These exhibits are seen by thousands of people each year! VAE works with five venues across Downtown Raleigh to give artists opportunities to show bodies of work and receive a stipend. Each venue is unique and has its' own exhibition schedule. Exhibition benefits vary based on each venue, please see below.
APPLY
This is an open juried call-for-art with a deadline of May 21, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. Submissions are reviewed on a bi-annual basis. The entry form will allow you to: submit five work samples of work you would like to exhibit, a bio, an artist statement, first and second choices for the venue, two months you are unable to show, and payment.
Entry Fees
Members - $20
Non-members - $30
Become a member today!
VENUES
AJ FLETCHER FOUNDATION
907 & 909 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27605
Exhibitions at AJ Fletcher Foundation enliven the common areas of start-up non-profit organizations that work inside the AJ Fletcher building. This venue allows artists to present their work to professionals who are excited about and supportive of local artists!
Artists are curated by the AJF staff and while the exhibitions are not open to the public and offer no reception, exhibiting artists are financially compensated $150 per month.
Capacity: 15-20 pieces of small (<16"x20") to large (>24" x 36") works
Exhibition Duration: 3 months
ALOFT RALEIGH
2100 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
Aloft Raleigh offers exhibitions that are seen by thousands of people each month: guests of the hotel, visitors to the ground-floor businesses, attendees of conferences or meetings, and people headed to the hotel's restaurant and bar. The hotel's branding is contemporary, colorful, and visually stimulating and it is in their mission to support local artists who make work with that same look and feel.
Artists are curated by the Aloft Raleigh staff and while the venue does not offer a public reception artists are financially compensated $125 per month.
Capacity: 15-20 pieces of medium (> 16"x20") to large (> 24"x36") works
Exhibition Duration: 3 months
ALOFT RDU
10020 Sellona Street, Raleigh, NC, 27617
Aloft RDU offers exhibitions that are seen by thousands of people each month: guests of the hotel, visitors to the ground-floor businesses, attendees of conferences or meetings, and people headed to the hotel's restaurant and bar. The hotel's branding is contemporary, colorful, and visually stimulating and it is in their mission to support local artists who make work with that same look and feel.
Artists are curated by the Aloft Raleigh staff and while the venue does not offer a public reception artists are financially compensated $125 per month.
Capacity: 8 pieces of medium (> 16"x20") to large (> 24"x36") works
Exhibition Duration: 3 months
HAGERSMITH DESIGN
300 S Dawson Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Located in Raleigh’s Warehouse District, right around the corner from VAE's main gallery space, HagerSmith architecture firm offers artist great exhibition space, with gallery lighting, and an opening reception as part of Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk. The layout is conducive to many styles and sizes of artwork. This is an excellent space for both new and established artists to display their work.
Artists are curated by VAE staff. Artists are responsible for providing and refreshments for opening receptions and HagerSmith is only open for the first month's First Friday. Artists are financially compensated $50 per month
Capacity: 15-20 pieces of medium (> 16"x20") to large (> 24"x36") works
Exhibition Duration: 2 months
UNITED ARTS COUNCIL
410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 170, Raleigh, NC 27603
Exhibitions at United Arts are mounted in The MJH Gallery. This space is located in the historic Pine State Creamery building in the Glenwood South district of Downtown Raleigh. This exhibition space features great natural light, views from the storefront windows, and an opening reception as part of Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk. This venue features exhibits of 2D and 3D work each month. While UAC does not offer and artist stipend, they host the largest First Friday out of our CEP and are one of the best selling venues.
Capacity: Two-dimensional exhibits: 15-20 pieces of medium (> 16"x20") to large (> 24"x36") works
Three-dimensional exhibits: 5-15 pieces (depending on scale)
Exhibition Duration: One month