Project Room at The Ely Center

Project Room Proposal
Group Exhibition Proposal Form

While the Ely Center of Contemporary Art (ECOCA) is located at 162 James Street, New Haven, CT, the gallery's Curatorial and Programming Advisory Committee is accepting proposals for a new gallery room called the Project Room. Proposals will be accepted from March 15 - May 30, 2026. This opportunity does not allow a curator to include themselves in a proposal.
Curator's Legal Name*

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Curator's name for print if different than above.

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Never curated beforeHave curated on and off in the pastRegularly curate exhibitions
Please share links to previous exhibition documentation if possible
April 26 - May 24June 7 - July 5July 19 - August 16August 30 - September 13September 27 - October 25November 8 - December 6
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I will need ECOCA's assistance to install and deinstall the exhibition proposedI will not need assistance installing or deinstalling the exhibition proposedI do not know yet my installation plans
No, I have all my artists already picked outYes, I have a few artists confirmed already but would like to expand on the exhibitionYes, I have the exhibition idea but no artists confirmed yet.
Please provide a 1-2 paragraph curatorial statement describing the concept of the exhibition proposal*

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Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Ex: Names and links for specific artists you want to include, other sources of inspiration to help support your curatorial statement. Links accepted.

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If available please upload up to 3 images that support the curatorial statement provided.

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Description of work sample 1 of 3
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If available please upload up to 3 images that support the curatorial statement provided.

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If available please upload up to 3 images that support the curatorial statement provided.

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There is a small budget of $300 for Project Room Exhibitions. If chosen, how will you choose to spend this money? Ex: cover shipping costs for artist

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I live in the city of New HavenI live in the county of New HavenI live in the state of ConnecticutI live in the North East of the United States (New England + NY, NJ, PA)I live in the United StatesI do not live in the United States
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Fee

The nominal fee of $10 per proposal goes towards the Curatorial Advisory Board Committee's funding.

Submission Fee*

USD$10.00

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Project Room Proposal

Group Exhibition Proposal Form

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