DVAA is now accepting proposals for our
2027 Exhibition schedule:

The DVAA Exhibition Committee is seeking proposals from our membership for curatorial projects to take place in 2027. We are accepting applications until July 31st, with notifications going out by October 1st.

Proposals are selected based on an annual rubric established by the committee, which can be reviewed at this link. We highly suggest reviewing the rubric before applying to get a better sense of what the committee is looking for within applications. Selected applicants will be offered exhibition time slots based on their availability and DVAA’s exhibiting schedule.

Applicants may submit as individuals or as groups and are encouraged to activate the gallery space in any variety of mediums and methodologies. Solo or group exhibitions, performances, large-scale installations, screenings, curatorial projects, interactive programming, and ideas of all kinds are welcome, as long as they are within the capability of the Gallery. Exhibition proposals are accepted from all DVAA members in good standing. If you aren’t a member yet and would like to submit, click here to learn more about becoming a member.

Any questions can be directed to DVAA’s Executive Assistant, Julia Reber (julia@davinciartalliance.org).

What exhibiting at dvaa offers:

• 3-week long exhibition at DVAA within Gallery 1 OR Gallery 2

• Support in the lead-up to your exhibition and related programming from DVAA staff through meetings, installation guidance, logistical support, and digital content creation/promotion

• Artwork listed for sale through our website and considered for additional exhibiting opportunities

Examples of past exhibitions pictured above! Learn more about past exhibitions by clicking here.

Guidelines and Submission Requirements 

What is Expected:

• DVAA believes in the liberatory power of skill sharing and collective knowledge. Each selected proposal lead is expected to collaborate with the DVAA Staff to create programs that engage the public relating to their exhibition.

• DVAA’s staff will provide guidance and assistance towards the installation of the exhibition and any corresponding events. However, as the leader of their project, each curatorial lead is responsible for ensuring all deadlines are met on time, and project needs are communicated with ample time. The curatorial lead is the main point of contact for their exhibition and related programming.

Additional Information

Application support: 

We work to assist our members with a variety of backgrounds and interests to submit the best proposals possible. DVAA staff is available to support with technology barriers, language barriers, curatorial consultations and even pairing artists to submit small group exhibitions. Please reach out with any hesitations or questions. In the past, we hosted a Creative Conversations where DVAA staff and members went over what makes a good exhibitions proposal. Watch the program by clicking here.

Comminuty programming:

In addition to showcasing the work of our Artist Members, DVAA’s exhibitions are a vital source of our community programming. We expect all exhibitions to engage with our larger community by including one or more free public events that relate to the exhibition’s content. In the past these events have included film screenings, a collaborative project, poetry readings, DIY art workshops, panel discussions, field trips, and more. Preference is given to proposals that aim to engage the community throughout the exhibition’s installment.

Closing Reception:

Our closing receptions are a monthly gathering in person to discuss the current exhibitions up at DVAA which takes place on the last Sunday of each exhibition. Each session presents an opportunity for the larger DVAA community to give constructive feedback to staff and artists alike and expand their own critical lens. If selected for an exhibition, we highly encourage the artists on view to participate in this program. Additionally, during the closing receptions, the current artist in residence holds an open studio for people to visit them on the third floor.

DVAA's Commitment to Equity

DVAA welcomes all artists to apply for membership and attend programs while maintaining a strong commitment to equity. We give priority consideration to artists from historically underrepresented groups in the arts. Our Fellowship & Residency program supports artists and curators at all career stages.