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Submissions

Our exhibition season runs from January - October. Typically, exhibitions curated from submissions are typically comprised of 8-10 artists. For the 2011 season, we are particularly interested in proposals conceived specifically for The Soap Factory. Please bear in mind that The Soap Factory is an over 100-year old industrial warehouse on the banks of the Mississippi River. There is no climate control and galleries are quite large. Projects by individual artists that propose to use the entire 12,000 sq feet of gallery space are always encouraged.

Our programming is unique in that we select a portion of the artists we exhibit from our pool of submissions. We commonly receive over 350 artist submissions per season.

Submission Guidelines for 2011 season:

  • Postmark deadline is November 30, 2010.
  • We do NOT accept e-mailed submissions.
  • Submissions are reviewed for the 2011 season, which runs from 1st May- 31st October.
  • Artists selected for the 2011 season will be notified in late March 2010.
  • We may keep your submission on file for up to 8 months.
  • Do not call or email to check on your submission.
  • The Soap Factory does not return work. Please send only materials that you do not need returned.

What to send:

  • A cover page indicating the following information:
    • Name
    • Email
    • Phone
    • Address
    • Medium of submission
  • Up to ten color images of your work. Images must be Mac compatible (jPeg, tif, pdf) not less than 1500x2100 pixels. IMAGES MUST BE PRINTED OUT ON PAPER. In addition to the 10 printed images, you may also include a disc of these same images.
  • Resume, artist statement and project description/ proposal.
  • We prefer that you submit video on DVD. DVD must be in Zone 1 format (readable in USA).
  • Work samples WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Please send only materials you do not need returned.

The Soap Factory provides installation assistance as well as a stipend to artists and curators selected for our programs. In addition, we provide publicity, exhibition invitations, mailings, opening reception and artist talks. We do not provide insurance coverage for work exhibited at The Soap Factory. All work is shown at the artist's own risk.

Mail submissions to:

Program Manager
The Soap Factory
514 2nd St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414