Dumbo Arts Center's Open Call for Exhibitions 2012

We invite artists and curators from all levels of experience to submit proposals for 2012.  3-4 exhibitions will be chosen for production in our gallery space at 111 Front St. in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
For 2012, DAC will be organizing exhibitions around the theme of "Focus." Artists and curators are encouraged to interpret the theme as they see fit.
We will consider all proposals, though we will admit a bias to installation, video, the very loud, the very quiet and/or the very small. Proposals can be for solo or group exhibitions. As DAC is a small (and nimble!) institution, artists and curators will have a very hands on role in developing and installing the show. Proposals that include elements of public programming are encouraged.
Application Guidelines
1. The deadline for proposals is September 12th, 2011.
2. Initial proposals should be a written statement only. The proposals should be presented thus:

A summary of the exhibition not exceeding 200 words
A detailed description, including how the exhibition addresses the theme, not more than 1500 words. 
Proposals should be submitted as PDFs.
3. All interested applicants should be familiar with DAC's exhibition space.
4. Please do not include images, videos, CVs or links at this time. Proposals that do not follow this guideline will not be reviewed.
5. Proposals are to be emailed to [email protected] no later than midnight, September 12th, 2011.
7. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
Selection Process
DAC will review all submissions and compile a shortlist of 10 applicants. Additional support materials, images, resumes etc. will be requested from these applicants of interest for Round II of the open call. The decision of Dumbo Arts Center is final. Applicants eligible for Round II be notified by November 1, 2012. 
Past Exhibitions from Open Call
PIGEONHOLE (Two artist)
Reina Kubota and Hang Xu
September 24 - November 14, 2010 
Nebojsa Seric-Shoba: BATTLEFIELDS (Solo)
Curated by Josh Altman
March 6 - April 25, 2010
PIXELVILLE (Two artist)
by Nivi Alroy and Shirley Shor
Curated by Peter Frank
January 9 - February 21, 2010
THE EXPERIENCE OF GREEN (Two artist)
Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen
September 25 - December 3, 2009
STRUCTURED SIMPLICITY (Group)
Curated by Felicity Hogan
June 20 - August 9, 2009
ECSTATIC TRUTH (Two artist)
Curated by Ruba Katrib
March 7 - April 26, 2009
CROSSING (Solo)
Sarah Beddington
Curated by Tania Duvergne
September 13 - November 16, 2008
HOLY HOLES: ABSOLUTE STALLS (Group)
Curated by Denise Carvalho
June 14 - August 3, 2008
(In this case, the curator was invited, but the artists were selected through an open call).
FRESH KILLS (Group)
Curated by David Kennedy Cutler
March 15 - May 4, 2008