The Art of Applying — Secrets to Successful Exhibition Proposals

In The Art of Applying: Secrets to Successful Exhibition Proposals, this workshop is designed for artists seeking to gain more skills to apply for exhibitions and increase their chances of getting selected. In this online session, we will cover:

• How to find and select the right exhibition opportunities
• Crafting compelling artist statements and project descriptions
• Tailoring your portfolio for specific applications
• Understanding submission guidelines and criteria
• Presenting your work professionally through high-quality images and documentation

Whether you’re new to applying for exhibitions or looking to refine your application strategy, this workshop will provide practical tips and expert advice to help you stand out. By the end, you’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to present your best self—and your work—to curators and selection panels.

MEET HOLLY

Holly Chang is an interdisciplinary artist based in Toronto/Tkaronto. Chang makes use of a variety of artistic mediums including textiles, photography, ceramics, and natural dyeing.   Her practice is rooted in intersectionality where she often explores her mixed-race —Jamaican-Chinese and white Canadian—and queer identity. Her overall artistic work explores the themes of her second-generation identity. She has recently exhibited her work in her first solo show with Gallery 44 in April 2022 and participated in the Banff Artist in Residence program in Spring 2022. Holly was the recipient for the Middlebrook Prize for curation in 2023, a prize which aims to foster social innovation and curatorial excellence in Canada. She has a forthcoming group exhibition with the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre in 2025 and two forthcoming artist residencies in Lisbon, Portugal and Medicine Hat, Alberta.