Calls for Exhibition Proposals

The CVAD Galleries opens a call for exhibition proposals twice a year, providing opportunities for CVAD students and faculty to exhibit artwork, design, research, and curatorial projects in the Cora Stafford and Paul Voertman galleries.

Proposals are accepted only from the following groups.

• CVAD students who will be enrolled in the semester for which they are applying.
• CVAD faculty who will be employed in the semester for which they are applying.

Two proposals per academic year

Open Now

Important: Apply through the UNT CVAD Slideroom web page.

• Deadline for spring exhibitions:  Nov. 9, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. CST
• Deadline for fall exhibitions: typically in April 

Proposal Information

Who: Only currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students and current faculty may submit a proposal.
What: Curated, group or solo exhibitions.

Priority will be given to proposals that align with the CVAD Galleries' mission and vision.

Proposal Requirements

Required elements to submit through the UNT Slideroom website application.

• Exhibition Statement: 250-750 words
• Requested Dates: Timeslots are provided on the UNT CVAD Slideroom web page. Preferred dates: list your first and second choices. 
• Gallery Layout: Show your proposed layout on a gallery floor plan 
  • Download the PDF of the floor plan provided on this webpage and mark the locations where specific artworks will be placed. See the example.
• Images: One to 20 images, media, work samples

Floor plans

Note: Each gallery is split into two spaces. Should a proposal request both sides of a gallery space, that should be indicated in the request with justification and reflected in the proposed gallery layout.

• Cora Stafford Gallery | PDF of Floor plan
• Paul Voertman Gallery | PDF of Floor plan

Selection Process

All proposals will be reviewed and rated by the CVAD Academic Committee, which consists of the CVAD dean, associate deans, chairs, and faculty from each department. A response will be emailed to each person submitting a proposal after the Academic Committee meets to review and rate the proposals.

Other Useful Information

• Some pedestals, cases, platforms, and shelves are available for use during your exhibition.
• The CVAD Galleries staff will ensure that you have a clean space before your installation.
• Galleries staff can consult on layout and best installation practices.
• Openings will take place on Thursday nights at the exhibitor's cost and discretion.
• You provide your tools and hanging hardware.
• The sale of artworks is not permitted.

Contact Information

We look forward to reviewing your proposal! Visit the UNT CVAD Slideroom website to apply!
Feel free to contact the gallery with any questions you may have by sending an email to cvad.galleries@unt.edu.