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.
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How would you describe yourself
Please share links to previous exhibition documentation if possible
Please check which dates you want your proposal to be considered for:
What medium(s) are you interested in exhibiting

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Installation will happen the week leading up to the exhibition opening. Deinstallation will happen the week following the exhibition closing.
I would like to research artists from the annual ECOCA 2026 OPEN CALL when it becomes available in March, 2026.
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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Are you interested in additional programming to accompany the proposed exhibit. Ex: curator/artist talk
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
Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions / Video or sound link
If available please upload up to 3 images that support the curatorial statement provided.

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Description of work sample 2 of 3
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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 3 of 3
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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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If available please upload up to 3 images that support the curatorial statement provided.

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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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