The Dove Announces a Call for Proposals

~Open call for exhibits and workshops for 2025~

The Dove Block Project, a community arts center in historic downtown Geneva, NY, announces an open call for programming proposals for the 2025 season. The deadline for submissions is September 1, 2024.

This is an opportunity for local individuals and groups to share their knowledge, skills, and creative talents with the Finger Lakes region in ways that align with The Dove’s mission to bring accessible, quality arts programming to all members of the community. With the exception of fundraising events, programs and events are offered free of charge to participants thanks to generous grants and donations.

“Once a year we welcome proposals from the community for creative programming that will appeal to and serve Geneva and the Finger Lakes,” said Kathryn Vaughn, Co-chair of The Dove Block Project Board of Directors. “It’s exciting to see the ideas people come up with and the range of talent right here in our community. With our new hanging system, gallery lighting, and other recent interior renovations we’re looking forward to planning for another strong year at The Dove.”

The Dove specifically welcomes proposals for art exhibits, workshops, and kids art camps.

Art Exhibits: Individual regional artists and art groups present 2D and 3D work in a professional gallery space with a modern hanging and lighting systems. Past exhibits from individuals and groups have included paintings, drawings, photography, installations, crafts, mixed media sculpture, and fiber art. All exhibition proposals are due by the deadline annually.

Workshops: Regional artists and artisans present hands-on creative experiences in one-day, multi-day or multi-week sessions for adults, children, and families. Examples of past and upcoming workshops include 2D and 3D projects like painting, printmaking, felting, painting a collaborative wall mural, plein air painting, mobiles, book illustration, discussing and writing poetry, and mandala creation. Workshop proposals will be considered on a roling basis.

Art Camps: The Dove provides art camps for children during school breaks and summer vacation. Programs must be appropriate for school-age children and run weekdays for a full week. Daily sessions typically run 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Classes should be hands-on opportunities for creative expression using the visual and language arts, science, and other inspiring means of creation. All art camp proposals are due by the deadline annually.

To learn more about the history and mission of The Dove Block Project, and to see examples of current programming, go to www.thedoveblockproject.org.

Proposals should be submitted by September 1, 2024 to info@thedoveblockproject.org and include:

A cover letter
Biographical materials (resume)
One or more high resolution image representing a visual sample of your topic
A general explanation of the program proposed
A statement of why you believe this topic would be relevant to the Geneva/Finger Lakes community in terms of content and timing
Specific date(s) if necessary
A general outline of anticipated budget or related programming costs
Attendance cap
Participant age range

The Dove Block Project will review proposals based on overall artistic integrity and how the subject, media, or content fits in with the goals of The Dove. Applicants will receive a reply by the week of September 25.