Cnoc Buí 2024 Exhibitions Programme

Open Call

Cnoc Bui invites proposals for exhibitions for our 2024 Programme in Cnoc Buí Community Arts Centre.  Submissions are invited for solo and group exhibitions, for artists at any career stage and working in any medium. This open call aims  to enable artists to engage new audiences with their work and  enhance engagement with Cnoc Bui’s’ exhibitions programme.

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Cnoc Buí is a new community arts centre which promotes the visual, performing and dramatic arts locally, regionally and nationally. The property was acquired from philanthropic sources in June ’22 with a view to establishing a centre for the arts in the picturesque village of Union Hall in West Cork.  In addition to providing a centre for the visual arts, it is intended to foster the performing and dramatic arts at Cnoc Bui.  The property will provide a focal point for local groups and particularly those whose voluntary work does so much to enhance the community.  The main building is already in use as an exhibition and meeting space, while other parts of the buildings and grounds are undergoing further renovation. This year we have held over a dozen excitons and launches including West Cork Creates Easter and Summer exhibitions. We are currently inviting submissions for our 2024 Exhibition programme.

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Deadline for exhibition proposals is 11am, Friday 22th September 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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All works submitted for the exhibition are considered by a Selection Panel. And applicants  will be notified of the outcome of their application by 21st October 2023. 

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Submissions may be in any discipline: drawing, painting, sculpture, new media, digital, printmaking, film, ceramics, glass, photography, installation, and jewellery. Cnoci Bui  has a policy of supporting artists at all stages of their careers. Cnoc Bui is an equal opportunities organisation providing access to exhibitions, arts, and education programmes without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

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To apply, please email cnocbuiarts@gmail.com one PDF (no larger than 10MB)  with your name and “2024 Exhibition/Event Proposal” in the subject line.  

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Submissions  must include the following:

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• An up-to-date CV.(max 2 pages)

• An artist's statement.( 250 words max)

• Link to your website and/or social media platforms

• A maximum of 10 images of your work with full captions

•  A written proposal which clearly states an outline of your exhibition / programme of work.( max 500 words)

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Further details:

Cnoc Buí opened this year and is currently run by volunteers and as such this is an unpaid exhibition opportunity and selected artists will be expected to invigilate their own exhibition.

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Our Exhibition calendar will run from April to September 2024. In most cases the exhibition space will be available  for a two-week period from a Tuesday until the following Monday week during these months..  This will allow installation from Tuesday opening on a Thursday/Friday evening and  two full weekends exhibiting at Cnoc Bui, finishing on a Sunday evening with deinstall on the Monday.

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If you have a specific date in mind to coincide with a festival or partnership please include this in the proposal.

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All work in the exhibition is expected  to be for sale and a commission of 20% will be charged by Cnoc Bui. 

 

Closing Date:    11am Friday 22th September 2023.

E-mail : cnocbuiarts@gmail.com