DEPS Curatorial and Exhibition Programs


The Department of Exhibitions, Performance and Student Spaces (DEPS) is comprised of student-centered galleries, performance venues and ShopColumbia, an entrepreneurial space for students to sell their work.  These spaces serve as hubs for social, educational and cultural activities for Columbia students and the broader Chicago community. As an extension of the classroom, DEPS incorporates the College’s curricula by building programs with academic departments providing opportunities to students such as showcasing their work through exhibitions, concert-level performances, & learn the ins-and-outs of becoming a professional artist.  


Through civic engagement, DEPS connects students and the college to local, national and international partners to provide experiential learning and professional development through collaboration.  The spaces present innovative and accessible programs and opportunities for students, the college and beyond. 


Please REVIEW each category thoroughly to make sure you are submitting your proposal to the correct gallery opportunity. 


Any questions you have can be directed to Exhibitions Manager Mark Porter (mporter@colum.edu) or 312-369-6643

Hokin Honors is an annual exhibition put on by students of the Hokin Project to recognize the outstanding achievements of Columbia College Chicago’s graduating seniors. Hokin Honors 2022 will launch online and open in the onsite gallery on May 13th. This exhibition will showcase outstanding work from a range of diverse disciplines: Art and Art History, Interactive Arts and Media, Design, Fashion Studies, Photography, Music, Creative Writing, Theatre, Dance, Cinema Art & TV, etc.
Students and faculty, please work together to choose a piece of work (work in progress or completed) that best represents the student's artistic ability.
Please submit your work ASAP.


Submissions will close Thursday March 31st, 2022


The Hokin is a professional gallery operated by Columbia College Chicago students enrolled in the Gallery Management Practicum. This course offers hands-on experience in the development, curation, installation, and operation of exhibitions, programs, and events.  It is a student-run collaboration between the Business and Entrepreneurship department and the department of Exhibitions, Performance, and Student Spaces (DEPS) at Columbia College Chicago.

C33 Fall 2023 Exhibition Program The Department of Exhibitions, Performances, and Student Spaces (DEPS) offers students at Columbia College Chicago the opportunity to exhibit their art within a gallery setting at the C33 Gallery on Columbia’s campus. Students within any field of study are open to submit their work, be it a solo, or group exhibit. Exhibits with more than 3 people should be submitted to the Hokin Gallery. 

This Fall 2023 semester we are looking to book 3 exhibitions. If selected,  be prepared to be available to install and deinstall said exhibit during fall semester 2023.

How to Apply

The following items are required, applications that do not include these items will be rejected. Applications must be submitted before April 3rd, 2023.

  • Contact information of applicant and names of contributors (if exhibit is NOT solo)
  • Expected graduation date (all artists must be actively enrolled at Columbia during their exhibit)
  • Your (and other exhibiting artists) major/area of study at Columbia
  • If submitting a group proposal, the submitter should be the main organizer/contact person for the exhibit.
  • Submit 7-10 images, or a 2-3-minute video of the proposed work to be exhibited
  • Submitted image information: title of work, date of creation, materials/process, name of creator (whether work was made solo or through collaborative effort)
  • A general floor plan for the exhibit which shows how the work will be placed in the gallery.
  • Brief description of the proposed exhibition that gives DEPS a clear overview of the goal and meaning of your work, should be at least 2 to 3 paragraphs.



Eligibility

  • Must be a current Columbia student at the time of the application and during the exhibit



Applicants interested in submitting a curatorial proposal featuring more than 3 artists should consider the Hokin Gallery- please visit the following link: http://students.colum.edu/deps/curatorial-proposals/index.php

Extra Help
Click here for a blank floor plan of C33.
Click here to view a mock proposal to see an example of what we are looking for in applications.
Click here to see examples of previous exhibitions by students in C33.

C33 Fall 2024 Exhibition Program The Department of Exhibitions, Performances, and Student Spaces (DEPS) offers students at Columbia College Chicago the opportunity to exhibit their art within a gallery setting at the C33 Gallery on Columbia’s campus. Students within any field of study are open to submit their work, be it a solo, or group exhibit. Exhibits with more than 3 people should be submitted to the Hokin Gallery.
This Fall 2023 semester we are looking to book 3 exhibitions. If selected,  be prepared to be available to install and deinstall said exhibit during Spring semester of 2024.

How to Apply

The following items are required, applications that do not include these items will be rejected. Applications must be submitted before October 23, 2023.


  • Contact information of applicant and names of contributors (if exhibit is NOT solo)
  • Expected graduation date (all artists must be actively enrolled at Columbia during their exhibit)
  • Your (and other exhibiting artists) major/area of study at Columbia
  • If submitting a group proposal, the submitter should be the main organizer/contact person for the exhibit.
  • Submit 7-15 images, or a 2-3-minute video of the proposed work to be exhibited
  • Submitted image information: title of work, date of creation, materials/process, name of creator (whether work was made solo or through collaborative effort)
  • A general floor plan for the exhibit which shows how the work will be placed in the gallery.
  • General floor plan must include use of the gallery window walls viewable by the sidewalk
  • Brief description of the proposed exhibition that gives DEPS a clear overview of the goal and meaning of your work, should be at least 2 to 3 paragraphs.




Eligibility


  • Must be a current Columbia student at the time of the application and during the exhibit
  • Exhibit proposals must utilize the entire gallery. Applicants who are concerned they do not have enough work to fill the space are encouraged to create an application for a two or three-person exhibit.
  • Expected graduation date (all artists must be actively enrolled at Columbia during their exhibit)



Applicants interested in submitting a curatorial proposal featuring more than 3 artists should consider the Hokin Gallery- please visit the following link: http://students.colum.edu/deps/curatorial-proposals/index.php

Extra Help
Click here for a blank floor plan of C33.
Click here to view a mock proposal to see an example of what we are looking for in applications.
Click here to see examples of previous exhibitions by students in C33.

Glass Curtain Gallery Curatorial Proposals

How to Apply for: Curatorial Proposals

The Department of Exhibition, Performance and Student Spaces (Deps) welcomes all curatorial ideas, and is willing to work with curators to help develop exhibition proposals. If guidance is needed, please request a meeting with a staff member prior to submitting an exhibition proposal. For support, contact Director of Exhibitions Meg Duguid at 312.369.8686 or mduguid@colum.edu

Deadlines

DEPS accepts proposals year-round.  New proposals are reviewed in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Submission Guidelines

Proposals can be mailed or emailed to:
Glass Curtain Gallery, 1104 S Wabash Ave, first floor, Chicago, IL 60605
or deps@colum.edu 

Prior to submitting an exhibition proposal, please read the Curatorial Proposal Guidelines. All proposals must include a Coversheet and Image List. Submissions which do not meet proposal criteria or by-laws will not be reviewed. All referenced materials are available for download in the right column of this page.
 

Once a proposal is submitted, it will be forwarded to the Curatorial Review Board [Office1] for consideration at one of its biannual proposal selection meetings. Final approval and scheduling is made by the director and exhibition staff. The Board and/or staff may request revisions or supplementary materials for the proposal, may contact the applicant's professional references and/or request to meet with finalists as part of the selection process.

About Glass Curtain Gallery

1104 S. Wabash, 1st Floor

Located in the historic Ludington building, the renowned Glass Curtain Gallery exhibits emerging and mid-career, national and international artists in all media. The gallery presents museum-quality exhibitions, workshops and visiting artist lectures all of which help to create a dialogue essential to the development and growth of students within the arts.



 

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