Call for Entries: The Apropos Show

Interested in exhibiting in a major group show at the UMLAUF?

The Apropos Show is a juried group exhibition of contemporary art that thoughtfully addresses an aspect or aspects of Charles Umlauf’s work. Apropos will be a wide-ranging exhibition displaying a variety of responses to Umlauf’s work that offer viewers a chance to reflect on a multitude of themes. We welcome creative submissions that respond compositionally and/or thematically to Umlauf’s sculpture. For example, some artists might pay homage to Umlauf’s sculpture or subject matter, while others might question or problematize tenets embedded in Umlauf’s oeuvre. All media and sizes will be considered; objects may be for indoor or outdoor display. Submissions will be judged on four criteria: quality, creativity, how effectively the proposed work alludes to Umlauf’s work, and how it would fit within the gallery, garden, and with the other accepted submissions. We welcome all submissions and encourage minority, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and/or people with disabilities to apply for the Apropos exhibition.

All entries are to be submitted digitally through our website – https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/apropos – no later than April 7th, 2023. No physical or mailed-in submissions will be accepted. Artists must include:

1. Artist/s’ contact info (name, phone, address, email, and social media handles/website)
2. C.V. or resume (in addition to any website link)
3. A statement not to exceed 250 words describing what the artist/s plan/s to create, including dimensions and media
4. High-res sketches or renderings of the proposed object/s (up to 2 images) labeled and numbered with artist’s surname (e.g., Smith Proposal 1; Smith Proposal 2)
5. High-res images (up to 5 images) of recent artwork labeled and numbered with artist’s surname. (e.g., Smith Recent 1; Smith Recent 2…)

It is free to apply to Apropos. Accepted artists will be notified on April 21, 2023. The UMLAUF is a 501c3 non-profit museum that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Email collections@umlaufsculpture.org for more details.