BOX 13 ArtSpace is an artist run, non-profit, innovative environment for the creation and advancement of experimental contemporary art in Houston. BOX 13 artists create this environment through the offering of affordable workspaces for emerging and established artists, dedicating three interior spaces to the exhibition of artistic explorations, a window gallery for installations and an outdoor courtyard space. BOX 13 promotes dialogue among artists and the art community on current trends affecting the arts.

BOX13 ArtSpace is currently accepting proposals for 2013/2014 for exhibitions in its two Downstairs Galleries, the Window BOX gallery, and the Upstairs Gallery. Artists and curators are invited to submit recent (or proposed) experimental works not previously shown in Houston.

Exhibition and performance proposals will be reviewed and selected by a committee of BOX 13 resident artist members; any number of guest curators may be involved in the review process as well. We will inform you of our decision by January 31st, 2013.

BOX 13 ArtSpace accepts proposals annually to make programming decisions for roughly 18 months beyond the proposal due date. Our next submission deadline is Monday, December 31st, 2012, before 11:59 PM CST.

All proposals must be submitted in digital format. No snail mail please. Send us your proposal(s) and images via email to box13artspace@gmail.com no later than the deadline listed above. Alternatively, all requested material can be posted to a single page on a website, and a link may be submitted.

Submission Criteria:

All proposals must include the following:

1. Letter of intent or exhibition proposal in a Word document or PDF file, 500 words or less. Please be sure to include:
o Contact information (email and phone of all artists involved)
o Title, description, concept and physical details
o Requested gallery space and any requests for equipment or special installation requirements*
o Any budgetary concerns*

2. Resume(s) or CV(s) for all proposed participating artists, each as its own Word document or PDF file.

3. NO MORE THAN 15 digital images in jpg format. Numbers should be used in the file names beginning with 01.jpg. Each image must be 1MB or SMALLER. Any files not meeting these requirements may not be viewed when considering your proposal.
o Videos must be ready to play on a computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime; a link to Vimeo or Youtube in the body of your email would also suffice.

4. Corresponding numbered list of submitted images and/or videos in a Word document or PDF file.

5. Email subject must read “2013-2014 Exhibition Proposal.” If you are submitting more than one proposal, please send separate emails to box13artspace@gmail.com.

*BOX 13 does not have a budget for assisting artists with expenses at this time but will help when possible in searching out alternative funding and/or installation methods.

For more information or to make an appointment to view the galleries, please feel free to contact us in advance. Gallery hours are Saturdays, 1-5 PM or by appointment.

Deadline: September 21^st, 2012

Disturbance of Distance is a continuing series of juried exhibitions connecting Houston to the surrounding arts communities. Disturbance of Distance 2013, curated by Kimberly Aubuchon, brings together artists from the Houston and San Antonio areas. The exhibition will take place at Box 13 Art Space in Houston in January. Finalists will be contacted the week of September 24^th and studio visits with the curator will be scheduled during the month of October.

Houston area artists are encouraged to submit their work for consideration.  Please email the curator at realniceart@yahoo.com with the following:

• Name
• Physical address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Brief artist statement/ bio
• Up to 10 images in jpg format, not to exceed 2 MBs. For video’s please send a link to Vimeo or Youtube

BOX 13 is currently accepting new member applications. Click here to fill the form out online.

Artists accepted into residence actively participate in the operation, maintenance and promotion of BOX 13. Each artist receives a workspace as part of residence/membership. Resident workspaces range from $125 to $650 per month based on square footage plus an annual contribution of artwork(s) to BOX 13.
To become a resident of BOX 13, artists must schedule an appointment for an interview with current artist residents and be prepared to bring evidence of a professional career in the visual or performing arts (slides, cd, dvd, or other visuals), plus personal references and a commitment to support the activities of BOX 13. It is imperative that you visually and mentally engage us with your application material. Most residents are people that another current resident is familar with, so it is recommended that you introduce yourself and talk to members at openings, events and other venues.

To set up an appointment to interview, meet the other residents, and come and look at the space please email Kristy Peet. Interviews are normally conducted during monthly member meetings the 15th of each month.

New residents are encouraged to jump in, bring new ideas or develop old ones and inspire the direction BOX 13 takes. If you have experience as a curator, with exhibitions, art writing, carpentry skills, grant writing, etc. please make this evident when you apply.

Please read the membership information and fill out the application to be considered for one of these studios.

1st floor studio(s) available March 1, 2013 (click to enlarge):

2nd floor studio(s) available March 1, 2013 (click to enlarge):

Term of Residency is six (6) months

• Residencies are renewable based on annual review and fulfillment of Residency Qualifications.
• Reviews will be held during regularly scheduled monthly Resident meetings. Renewed Residency shall be granted upon a majority vote of current Residents in good standing.

Residency at BOX 13 is a commitment. We need innovative, dynamic residents who are self directed to be active in our gallery operations, events, projects and fund raising.

Our residents commit to:

• actively pursue expanding their body of work.
• actively participate in the mission and maintenance of BOX 13.
• participates on a minimum of one BOX work team.
• attend a monthly workday and resident meeting
• attend monthly resident meeting
• attend openings.
• donate a piece of artwork(s) annually with a minimum value of $1000.
• pay first and last month dues upon entry into residency.
• maintain studio space in good, clean condition and upon vacating the space, return it to its original or improved condition.
• Meet financial responsibilities of monthly dues in a timely and consistent manner.

• exhibit work with the freedom to show challenging, non-commercial installations, performances, video and more in the residents gallery space upstairs.
• curate a show.
• work with curators and artists in preparing, hosting, and deinstalling exhibitions.
• build a grass roots support network within the Houston art scene. We are dedicated to discussing new ideas, collaborating, challenging and supporting one another.

* Please note this form is not intended for exhibition proposals.
Click here for information on exhibiting at BOX 13.

2011/12 Exhibition Call for Artist and Curator Proposals
Box13 Artspace is currently accepting proposals for 2011/2012 for exhibitions in its two downstairs galleries (~1000 sf each), the window box gallery, and an upstairs gallery. Artists and curators are invited to submit recent (or proposed) experimental works not previously shown in Houston.

Exhibition and performance proposals will be reviewed and selections made by a committee of artist resident members of BOX 13 and potentially guest curator(s) for exhibitions/performances.

BOX 13 will accept proposals annually to discuss and make programming decisions for the BOX for no more than 18 months into the future from the meeting date. The next upcoming submission deadline for review is October 16, 2010. This is not a postmark date, submissions must be received by 5pm at Box 13 Artspace.

BOX exhibition/performance space floor plans can be viewed and downloaded from our website, http://www.box13artspace.com/about/gallery-floorplans/

All proposals must be submitted in digital format on CDs and DVDs only. Additionally all requested material may be posted to a single page on a website and the link may be submitted. No paper materials will be reviewed. The BOX is committed to the reducing our environmental impact when possible and streamlining the application and review process.

For more information, to make an appointment to view the galleries or to inquire about proposal drop off please email Elaine Bradford, our exhibition coordinator, at e_bradford@yahoo.com.

• Submission Criteria
• Letter of intent or exhibition proposal in a Word document or PDF file.
  In 500 words or less. Please be sure to include:
  • Contact information
  • Title and description, concept and physical details.
  • Requested gallery space and any requests for equipment or special installation requirements*
  • Any budgetary concerns*

  *BOX 13 does not have a budget for assisting artists with expenses at this time but will help when possible in searching out alternative funding and/or installation methods.

• Resumé(s) or CV(s) for all proposed participating artists each in its own Word document or PDF file.
• Images. NO MORE THAN 15 digital images in jpg format. Numbers should be used in the file names beginning with 01.jpg. Each image must be 1MB or SMALLER. Any files not meeting these requirements may not be viewed when considering your proposal.
• 4. Video. Video samples may be submitted on DVD or CD. Videos must be ready to play on a computer using Windows Media Player or Quick Time.
• Corresponding numbered list of submitted images and/or videos in a Word document or PDF file.

  Submissions may be mailed to:

  • BOX 13 ArtSpace
  • Attn. Exhibition Proposal
    6700 Harrisburg Blvd
    Houston, TX 77011

BOX 13 Artspace
Address: 6700 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
Website: http://box13artspace.com/
Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 1-5pm, and by appointment