ENGAGE
Current opportunities 2025 OPEN CALL
POP-UPS + RESIDENCIES
OPEN CALL
A.P.E. welcomes all artists and curators to submit proposals to share/show work in the Gallery at 126 Main street and at the Split Level Gallery at 33 Hawley through our Open Call process. If your proposal is specifically for one of these spaces, please note that in your application.
Please email your submission to: submissions@apearts.org
SUBJECT HEADING: OPEN CALL
with the following:
• Written proposal for your exhibition (500 words or one page) that describes your idea, your planned use of the space and considers:
A.P.E. welcomes all artists and curators to submit proposals to share/show work in the Gallery at 126 Main street and at the Split Level Gallery at 33 Hawley through our Open Call process. If your proposal is specifically for one of these spaces, please note that in your application.
Please email your submission to: submissions@apearts.org
SUBJECT HEADING: OPEN CALL
with the following:
• Written proposal for your exhibition (500 words or one page) that describes your idea, your planned use of the space and considers:
Why this project? Why now? Why here?
• Relevant samples (PDF or JPEG) of your work, and/or the work of artists you propose to exhibit.
[Please note the size, medium, and date of all artworks included in the samples.]
• Resume(s) and Artist Statement(s)
[Please note the size, medium, and date of all artworks included in the samples.]
• Resume(s) and Artist Statement(s)
PLEASE NOTE: The A.P.E. curation committee meets remotely, so we ask that all proposals be submitted digitally. Submissions should be made in a single email to submissions@apearts.org subject heading OPEN CALL, with individual attachments of the above requested materials. If you need assistance with submissions or need to submit your proposal in another form, please email us at submissions@apearts.org or call us at 413-586-5553.
A.P.E. considers the curatorial process to be a relational one. Within the review process, A.P.E. may contact the artist(s) to inquire further into the particular curatorial and presentation considerations of the project. If your proposal is accepted, next steps will include a meeting with the co-directors, preferably in the gallery, to discuss the exhibition in more detail. A.P.E.’s co-directors engage in collaborative discussions with artists, particularly around the use of space within the curation of the exhibition.
If your proposal is accepted, it is recommended that you visit the A.P.E. space. If there are circumstances that prevent you from visiting, please contact A.P.E. and we will make alternate arrangements. Images of the gallery and the Window are HERE and a floor plan is HERE
ARC (ACTIVATE, RESEARCH, CREATE):
Open to all artists, curators, and creative thinkers, ARC is a summer program of 1-week projects that focus on artistic practice/exploration and public engagement. ARC was initiated in the summer of 2016 and has included performances, interactive installations, on-site making, workshops, exhibitions, and more. We are interested in artists using the gallery in new and innovative ways, exploring various roles a gallery can play within a community.
Learn more about past projects HERE
A.P.E. will provide free space, intern and staff support, administrative and technical support and small grants (if funding allows)
ARC 2025 will take place in June.
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR ARC 2025 HAS PASSED.
STAY TUNED FOR NEXT YEAR'S CALL
If you are interested in applying to this program, please email your submission to: submissions@apearts.org
with the following:
● 500 word or 1-page written description/statement of the project
Please include details of how you plan to use A.P.E.’s gallery space and how your project will interact with the public(events, performances, workshops, or something totally different).
● Samples of past work and brief description of how this work relates to the proposed project
● Biographies and resumes of each artist/collaborator involved in the project
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A.P.E.’S SUMMER PROGRAM
Open to all artists, curators, and creative thinkers, ARC is a summer program of 1-week projects that focus on artistic practice/exploration and public engagement. ARC was initiated in the summer of 2016 and has included performances, interactive installations, on-site making, workshops, exhibitions, and more. We are interested in artists using the gallery in new and innovative ways, exploring various roles a gallery can play within a community.
Learn more about past projects HERE
A.P.E. will provide free space, intern and staff support, administrative and technical support and small grants (if funding allows)
ARC 2025 will take place in June.
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR ARC 2025 HAS PASSED.
STAY TUNED FOR NEXT YEAR'S CALL
If you are interested in applying to this program, please email your submission to: submissions@apearts.org
with the following:
● 500 word or 1-page written description/statement of the project
Please include details of how you plan to use A.P.E.’s gallery space and how your project will interact with the public(events, performances, workshops, or something totally different).
● Samples of past work and brief description of how this work relates to the proposed project
● Biographies and resumes of each artist/collaborator involved in the project
.
GUEST CURATOR PROGRAM
An important focus for A.P.E. is to provide access and visibility to both emerging and established artists within Northampton and beyond. The newly launched Guest Curator Program gives contemporary artists and curators more agency in the curatorial process. In 2024 A.P.E. will select 2 curators to facilitate and assemble exhibitions from local, regional, and national arts communities. 2024 exhibitions will last for 6 weeks, occurring in April/May and August/September. Every exhibition must include at least one mid-career regional (Massachusetts or greater New England) artist 35 or older. We do this to give a more prominent voice to artists of our region, while creating a conversation with contemporary artists from farther away. These exhibitions will range in approach and media and will be spread out throughout the calendar year. We offer financial support to each of the curators and will offer our assistance (technical, promotional…) to enhance each curator's experience in working with A.P.E.
If you are interested in this program either as a curator or member of the selection committee,
please send an email of interest to: submissions@apearts.org
SHORT TERM EXHIBITIONS, RESIDENCIES, POP-UPS, + ENCOUNTERS
A.P.E. also accepts proposals for short-term exhibitions, pop-ups, or residencies that might occur in transitional times between exhibitions. Please submit proposals for such events to: submissions@apearts.org These events would be self-produced and are not guaranteed to be staffed by the A.P.E. team. Please include details in your submission about the staffing and support plans for your project.
An important focus for A.P.E. is to provide access and visibility to both emerging and established artists within Northampton and beyond. The newly launched Guest Curator Program gives contemporary artists and curators more agency in the curatorial process. In 2024 A.P.E. will select 2 curators to facilitate and assemble exhibitions from local, regional, and national arts communities. 2024 exhibitions will last for 6 weeks, occurring in April/May and August/September. Every exhibition must include at least one mid-career regional (Massachusetts or greater New England) artist 35 or older. We do this to give a more prominent voice to artists of our region, while creating a conversation with contemporary artists from farther away. These exhibitions will range in approach and media and will be spread out throughout the calendar year. We offer financial support to each of the curators and will offer our assistance (technical, promotional…) to enhance each curator's experience in working with A.P.E.
If you are interested in this program either as a curator or member of the selection committee,
please send an email of interest to: submissions@apearts.org
SHORT TERM EXHIBITIONS, RESIDENCIES, POP-UPS, + ENCOUNTERS
A.P.E. also accepts proposals for short-term exhibitions, pop-ups, or residencies that might occur in transitional times between exhibitions. Please submit proposals for such events to: submissions@apearts.org These events would be self-produced and are not guaranteed to be staffed by the A.P.E. team. Please include details in your submission about the staffing and support plans for your project.
INTERNSHIPS
A.P.E. offers part time internships and off-campus work study for eligible students / institutions. Summer internships are part time and require regular weekend hours and include a small stipend. Interns receive hands-on experience in the day to day operations of A.P.E. that include the following:
Interns will be selected on the basis of their interest in contemporary art, and arts administration. Initiative and openness to team work are essential, as is a willingness to participate in all aspects of gallery management.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Most internships are scheduled on a fall, spring, and summer term basis with a commitment of 3-6 months. Academic credit can be arranged with sponsoring institutions.
A.P.E. offers part time internships and off-campus work study for eligible students / institutions. Summer internships are part time and require regular weekend hours and include a small stipend. Interns receive hands-on experience in the day to day operations of A.P.E. that include the following:
- Exhibition and event planning and promotion
- artist and affiliate project relations
- Gallery staffing and artist receptions
- Box office and production assistance at 33 Hawley
- Marketing and social media
- installation and de-installation of exhibitions
- non-profit arts administration
Interns will be selected on the basis of their interest in contemporary art, and arts administration. Initiative and openness to team work are essential, as is a willingness to participate in all aspects of gallery management.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Most internships are scheduled on a fall, spring, and summer term basis with a commitment of 3-6 months. Academic credit can be arranged with sponsoring institutions.
SUPPORT
MAKE A DONATION
If you enjoy our programs, please consider making a donation.
A.P.E. is a registered Massachusetts 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible. Please indicate if you would like to support general programming or a specific A.P.E. program including:
• Our summer gallery program ARC (Activate, Research, Create)
• Our residency program The LAB
• Our Guest Curator Program
• The Creative Coaching Fund in honor of Peter Schmitz.
Please list your name as you would like it to appear in programs and publications. Thank you for your continued support of A.P.E. and the creative energy of our community.
Checks can be mailed to:
A.P.E.
126 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
If you enjoy our programs, please consider making a donation.
A.P.E. is a registered Massachusetts 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible. Please indicate if you would like to support general programming or a specific A.P.E. program including:
• Our summer gallery program ARC (Activate, Research, Create)
• Our residency program The LAB
• Our Guest Curator Program
• The Creative Coaching Fund in honor of Peter Schmitz.
Please list your name as you would like it to appear in programs and publications. Thank you for your continued support of A.P.E. and the creative energy of our community.
Checks can be mailed to:
A.P.E.
126 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
A.P.E. also accepts donations via:
VOLUNTEERING
A.P.E. welcomes volunteers to help organize and staff events and openings, staff the gallery, advertise events, manage the box office, and assist in the day to day operations of A.P.E's spaces. We also welcome the 'in kind' donations of expertise and material.
We invite you to get involved. We will provide opportunities for you to see performances for free in exchange for your help. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Kathy Couch or Mollye Maxner.
If you are emailing please include in the body of the email:
1. Name and daytime phone
2. How often you want to volunteer (every week, a few times a month)
3. If you are available evening or daytime, and weekday or weekend
4. Which of these tasks you are interested in: box office, advertising, hanging artwork, office work, maintenance and cleaning, photography, gallery sitting, special events.