The Exhibitions Program is dedicated to making RoCA a leader in the Hudson Valley for presenting significant and challenging art. Our mission is to provide the region with a broad range of contemporary art expressions that support artists and curators.

RoCA welcomes proposals for exhibitions from curators and artists.

Guidelines for Curators

Indoor Exhibitions
RoCA accepts submissions on a rolling basis. The season runs Oct - May. RoCA presents two to six curated indoor group exhibitions annually in the Emerson Gallery. One-person exhibits are not accepted in this venue.

The Emerson Gallery is 1,800 square feet with a pitched ceiling, 22 feet at the highest point and 8 feet at its lowest point, 200 linear display feet, with wood floors. The gallery has standard heating with no special heating or humidity controls. The lighting is both natural and incandescent.

Outdoor Exhibitions
RoCA accepts submissions on a rolling basis. The season runs Oct - May. RoCA presents one exhibition annually in the Outdoor Sculpture Park.

The Sculpture Park consists of two cleared acres within a 10 acre wooded site. Site specific installations welcomed.

Media Project Room
RoCA is currently requesting submissions for it's new Media Project Room, a blacked out space measuring 9'x9'.8 feet set within the Emerson Gallery designated to presenting time-based media. Images can be projected up to 5 x 6.75 feet or present on a monitor. A seating area is included.

All works should be submitted on a DVD. Include an SASE.

It is a RoCA policy that curators may not include their own work in exhibitions that they are curating. Curators are expected to have a hands-on approach and are required to be on the premises during the exhibition installation. Curators and artists receive an honorarium.

Exhibition proposals must include ::

• A typed curatorial statement, not more than 125 words that includes the concept of the exhibit.
• At least 10 images representative of work being considered for inclusion in proposed exhibit. Images on CD-ROM.
• A list of image titles, sizes and medium.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae listing curatorial experience.
• A current resume or bio of proposed artists to be included in exhibition.
• Indicate any special technical requirements or gallery preparation.
• A SASE is required for the return of materials.

Guidelines for Individual Artists

RoCA accepts artist submissions on an on going basis for Gallery ONE and the Sculpture Park.
Gallery ONE consists of 55 linear feet for hanging and is RoCA's venue for one-person exhibits.

Artists should submit ::

• 12 - 20 images on CD-ROMs.
• List of image titles; size, medium.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• An Artist Statement (optional)
• SASE is required for the return of materials

Please do not make follow up calls. All submissions are carefully considered. Artists will receive notification within ONE year.