Call for Curator - Public Art Gallery

Bid Postings • Call for Curator - Public Art Gallery Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Search Government Community Business Projects & Initiatives Services Home Bid Postings Print Sign up to receive a text message or email when new bids are added! Print Bid Title: Call for Curator - Public Art Gallery Category: RFPs Status: Closed Description: The Public Art Selection Committee (SBPASC) is seeking a Curator for the City of South Burlington Public Art Gallery , located in the main hall of the South Burlington Public Library and City Hall, at 180 Market Street in South Burlington, VT. The Curator will organize an exhibition schedule that will present quality creative work appropriate for the public space. The Committee is interested in appointing a Curator for one year, resulting in a minimum of four exhibitions, maximum of six, spaced roughly two to three months apart. Appointments may be extended for additional years at the discretion of the Committee. The Gallery is located on the ground floor along a hallway that bisects the building in an L, connecting the Auditorium to the Library, Senior Center, Clerk’s Office, public restrooms and Welcome Center (see floor plan below). The gallery consists of walls, generally white, with some concrete and wood, gallery rail, and adjustable track lighting. This appointment is unpaid; however, the City offers an annual $5,000 honorarium to be provided in four installments. Publication Date/Time: 4/23/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2025 11:59 PM Special Requirements: SBPAC Expectations: The Curator shall issue a public call to artists; evaluate the responses; propose a collection of artists or single artist for each exhibit in accordance with the City’s adopted Gallery Policy to fill a 12 month calendar with a minimum of four exhibits and a maximum of six. The Curator shall present for approval by the SBPAC a brief statement of purpose for each exhibit and a description (verbal and visual) of the proposed work to be exhibited. The Curator will represent the City and be responsible for all communications, contracts (in coordination with City Staff), and otherwise working with individual artists. The Curator will be responsible for coordinating the artists’ hanging of the show (using City provided rail and fasteners); providing guidelines for labeling, and designing, mounting and installing all the signage for the exhibit; coordinating with the artist to take down the show and remove all signage, and ensure the general condition of the gallery is maintained in good order. The Curator will also be responsible for producing an outreach plan (with the Artist and the City), coordinating with the artist and City staff on outreach collateral, such as social media cards or a postcard design, for marketing purposes and supervising openings. Miscellaneous: Please submit the following information to Ilona Blanchard regarding your interest in the Curator Appointment: • Letter of interest • Resume/CV including: o Education o Curating experience or other experience supporting this appointment o Bibliography of any articles written, grants received and/or awards Related Documents: Curator Call 2025 (PDF) Return To Main Bid Postings Page Live Edit Agendas & Minutes Online Payments Job Openings Permits Police Maintenance Requests Contact Us City of South Burlington 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 Phone: 802-846-4107 Quick Links City Council City Clerk Tax & Assessing Payments Report an Issue Employee Portal /QuickLinks.aspx Site Links Home Site Map Contact Us Accessibility Copyright Notices Privacy Policy Non-Discrimination Policy /QuickLinks.aspx Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow