Exhibition Dates
October 2nd – October 30th, 2025
Yavapai College is excited to announce the opportunity for an independent installation exhibition in the Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery. This juried opportunity will invite one or two artists to take over the gallery with installations. The gallery is 950 square feet with both natural and track lighting. Open to artists working in all mediums.
Location
Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery
Yavapai College, Verde Valley Campus
601 Black Hills Drive, Bldg F, Clarkdale, AZ
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am – 3pm
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: August 1st, 2025
Artist Notification: September 1st, 2025
Installation Dates: September 23rd – September 30th, 2025
Artists Reception: October 2nd, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Requirements
All Submissions must be made online at https://yavapaicollegeartgallery.submittable.com/submit.
Artists may submit 3 different concepts for installations.
Submission fee is $25.
The call is open to both emerging and established artists aged 18 and above, working in all mediums. It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installations with help of gallery staff, if needed. Artist is responsible for all costs related to installation, travel, accommodation, etc. Stipend will be awarded based on submissions.
All proposals will be reviewed by the Visual Arts Department. Submissions will be graded on scope of proposal, artistic merit, and alignment with program outcomes.
What you need to Submit
- Proposal/Statement: Artists should submit a brief written proposal that outlines their vision for the installation (maximum word count 500).
- Portfolio/Work Samples: A selection of relevant work (20 images max) that demonstrates previous installations or related projects.
- Artist Statement or Bio: A short statement about the artist’s practice and background.
- CV/Resume: Provide a current CV to highlight professional experience.
- Timeline: A general idea of how long the artist expects to take for installation, de-installation, and any special requirements.
Terms and Conditions
It is preferred that the artist can be on-site for installations with help of gallery staff if needed. Artist is responsible for all costs related to installation, travel, accommodation, etc. Other arrangements can be made with approval of gallery manager if artist is unable to be available for instllation. Artwork selected for the exhibition will be photographed by the college. YC is responsible for marketing materials and anything additional must be approved by YC. The YC Art Gallery retains a 25% commission on all works sold. Sold work remains in gallery during the entire exhibition. Payments are made to artists at the close of the exhibition. Works to be included and their installation will be at the discretion of the Gallery Manager. YC reserves the right to reject works that were not properly prepared for installation. YC reserves the right to reject work that is deemed fragile or unstable.
Questions? Contact Gallery Manager Molly Borsom @ molly.borsom@yc.edu
Details
Organization/Company: Yavapai College - Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery
Website: https://ycvisualarts.com
Location: Clarkdale, Arizona
Deadline: 08/01/2025
How to Apply: https://yavapaicollegeartgallery.submittable.com/submit
