Curation Services Program
Artwork by Vanessa Lacy
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Our intent with Curation Services is to offer artists in our region additional exhibition opportunities. These opportunities are open to artists with and without gallery representation. If we know that an artist is represented by a gallery, that information is shared with the client.
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Our process is conversational and begins with what the client is looking for in their space. From that point, Babs (KCAC Programs Director) moves into a research phase to find artists that fit the client's wants and needs.
Following this, works by several artists are initially presented to the client. This initial presentation allows us to gauge interest and identify a curatorial direction. During these presentations, we (KCAC) never claim to represent an artist.
Once we have identified the direction that the client would like to go, our next step has been to reach out to the artist to gauge their availability and interest in the opportunity.
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Artists that have participated in KCAC’s Curation Services Programs have had continued growth in the Kansas City Region.
The program provides artists with access to non-traditional exhibition spaces.
Program Includes
Source/Jury art appropriate for space (size, subject, medium)
Contract with artists
Transport artwork
Install artwork
Order, print, and install didactic materials
Marketing exhibition & individual artworks on websites, socials, and email blasts
Manage public inquiries
Schedule private tours
Manage artwork sales
Issue payments due to artists
Deinstall
Taylor Sinclair’s exterior window planning and installation at Midtown KC Now
Pricing Structure
KCAC has determined a formula to price curation services:
Over 40 linear feet of installed artwork per location is $2500 per 6 month rotation, and $1250 for locations under 40 linear feet.
Tax Deductible
60% of KCAC's curation services are tax deductible - this is the portion that supports KCAC's operations (Staff, Marketing, etc).
Artist Honorariums
Participating Artists can receive up to a $200 honorarium.
Sales and Marketing
KCAC will handle the sales and marketing for participating artists. Artworks and location will be listed online.
