Apply to exhibit or perform your art in the library

The application window for the Library's visual and performing arts program is now closed. Please note the following schedule:

NEXT APPLICATION PERIOD: January 2025

During this period, we will accept proposals for exhibitions and performances. Applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for the upcoming cycle.

NEXT EXHIBITION/PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Spring Semester 2025

Accepted exhibition and performance proposals will be scheduled for the spring semester. Specific dates will be coordinated with successful applicants following acceptance notification. We encourage all interested parties to submit their proposals within the specified application window. Late submissions may be considered for the spring semester depending on availability and scheduling. 

N.B.: Exhibitions require significant preparation. Depending on the size and nature of your exhibit, the Activating Spaces Team may determine that an additional semester is needed for development. 

* Faculty wishing to incorporate an exhibition in the library as part of a course's curriculum must contact the Activating Spaces Team before the start of the semester.

1. The Policy

• Start by reviewing the Library's Exhibition and Performance Policy (located in the left-hand column) to learn about how proposals are selected and the stipulations that exhibitions and performances must observe.

2. The Proposal

• For music, dance, and theater performances, complete the Performance Proposal Form.
• For exhibitions of visual art and time-based media, complete the Exhibition Proposal Form (must be signed into WesPortal).

If you do not have a Wesleyan account, please contact the Activating Spaces Team for the appropriate forms.

3. The Selection

• The Activating Spaces Team is comprised of faculty and staff from across campus with expertise in art history, sound engineering, exhibition and performance design, analog and digital collections curation, as well as the university's institutional history. Current team members include Jason Di Resta, Aaron Bittel, Amanda Nelson, Charlie Coffey, Jessie Steele, and Joy Mlozanowski.
• Once a proposal is submitted, the Activating Spaces Team may contact the applicant with questions or clarifications.
• Applicants will be notified of a decision through written communication (email) from the Activating Spaces Team. 
• If the proposal is accepted, applicants and the Activating Spaces Team will meet and plan deadlines and details of the exhibition or performance. Exhibitors must also complete the Agreement Form attached below.