The Charles E - Henry Street Settlement

THE CHARLES E. CULPEPER
ALCOVE GALLERY
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SOLO PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION & AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
Our Culpeper Alcove Gallery is part of our lobby entry area and has a total of 26 running feet of glass
encased wall space divided into a “U” shaped three-sided space. The cases are 61” in height and exhibits
can be double hung. While this is a small space, it has good visibility and can be seen any time the Arts
Center is open to the public. (Tuesdays-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday/Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm.)
Photographers can apply by signing this Agreement of Understanding and sending a resume, 8 slides or
JPG’s (clearly labeled), a corresponding slide list, an artists statement and a stamped, self-addressed
envelope (for the return of materials). Exhibits run approximately six weeks. A panel reviews the slides
annually during the month of May and makes the final decision on which shows to present, however there is
no deadline for submitting an application. If selected, the work viewed by the panel is expected to be the
same work included in your exhibit. Any changes in your proposal must be approved prior the exhibit by
the Visual Arts Director.
PLEASE NOTE: It is important that you understand your responsibilities and those of Henry Street before an
application is made. The photographer will be responsible for presentation (matting/framing), installation
and dismantling of the show, the printing of an invitation/postcard (this is optional) and providing a typed
copy of your price list and artists statement for the promotions and press listings. Because press releases
are distributed in advance, we must receive your statement 6 weeks prior to the exhibit (see back of this
sheet for additional information). ALSO NOTE: The photographer must contact Martin Dust, the Visual
Arts/Gallery Ed. Coordinator prior to the exhibit to determine the final selection of work and approval of
promotional materials.
WE URGE YOU TO VISIT OUR FACILITY AND SEE THE ALCOVE GALLERY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
The photographer is responsible for art insurance (optional) – we recommend Huntington Block Insurance
Company. While we take precautions (all work is encased within locked sliding glass doors and there is a
receptionist near the gallery at all times), we cannot be held responsible for the theft or damage of your
work. We are able to accommodate an opening or closing reception and can include reception dates in our
events listings and weekly program schedule, however we cannot cover the cost of a reception if you wish
to have one. If sales are made during the exhibition, we ask that a 20% donation be made to the Visual Arts
Program of the Henry Street Settlement.
Henry Street will include the exhibit in our schedule of events listings, program schedule, and will provide a
listing to the press. Using information taken from the photographer’s typed artist’s statement, we will
produce an exhibition sign and a press release.
Thank you for your interest in our program.
By signing below, I indicate that I understand and accept all the conditions stated above.
Signture:
Date:
Please Print below:
Last Name:
First Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Email:

THE CHARLES E. CULPEPER
ALCOVE GALLERY
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHARLES E. CULPEPER GALLERY
1. Schedule: Please keep the dates assigned to you and contact the Visual Arts Coordinator at least 8 weeks
prior to your show at 212.598.0400 ext. 202 to confirm installation and dismantling times.
2. Installation/Space: The gallery is a U-shaped alcove, with the exhibition space located in 3 separate
glass cases. The dimensions of each case are approximately 5’ x 9’, 5’ x 17’ 7”, and 5’ x 9’. Due to glass
door panels slightly overlapping, and the placement of vertical structure bars, there are several one inch
vertical viewing obstructions in each of the exhibition cases. A site visit is strongly encouraged.
Actual Square Footage
Aerial View
glass cases
61”
9’3” 17’7” 9’3”
3. Installation/Hardware: You are responsible for the installation and deinstallation of your work. For
hanging the work, please use either map tacks or thumb tacks (white heads). . No pushpins and no tape
of any kind is to be used. Stick-on labels do not adbere to the panels. Please bring the hardware you
wish to use (measuring tape, hammer, etc.) Although installation goes very quickly, you might wish to
bring a friend to help. Please notify the Visual Arts Coordinator about your intended installation date
and time so that the case may be prepped adequately for your use.
4. Artist Statement: Please send us a typed statement that clearly indicates your name and the title of your
show on 81/2 x 11 paper; be sure that this arrives 6 weeks before the date of your show. We will use this
as a press release and mount it on the wall of the gallery. If we do not receive it in time, we cannot list it
in the press.
5. Invitation/Postcard: This is optional and to be produced by the photographer. A high resolution image
and exhibit information must be submitted to the Director of Marketing and Sales, Julie Stahl, at
jstahl@henrystreet.org, six weeks prior to the show so the information can be published with the press
release. We need 150 postcards for our mailing, and another 150-200 to be available for the public.
Below is the information needed on the back left-hand side of the card (we have samples for your
viewing):
Photographer’s Name
Exhibition Title
Postage
Dates of Exhibition
and Date of Reception
Brief description of Exhibit
Mailing Label
Front Image Title, Year, Medium
Postcard size varies
6. Reception: This is optional, and refreshments, cups, etc. have to be supplied by the artist. Please discuss
dates and hours with us as there are internal schedules to be worked out. If you are having a reception,
please list the date on the invitation/postcard.