CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS: Altura Credit Union Community Gallery at The Cheech

About the Open Call

The Community Gallery, located at the entrance of The Cheech, offers approximately 1500 square feet of exhibition space, which can be used as a single space or divided into two 750 sq foot galleries. Preferred proposals for SPRING 2026 are for single-artist ½ gallery (750 sq foot) exhibitions, though larger group shows (1500 sq feet) will also be considered. The museum’s professional staff will work with the selected curator(s)/artist(s) to secure art loans, organize the installation and marketing of the exhibition, and host an exhibition reception at the museum’s expense.

What is Offered

A curatorial fee of $1000 will be paid per ½ gallery space ($2000 for the entire Community Gallery). Additional stipends for organizing and participating in exhibition-related programming may be available. The museum will also cover installation, marketing, and host an exhibition reception.

Requirements

Curators and/or artists with roots in the Inland Empire are eligible. Proposals must include contact information, CV/resume, a 1-2 page abstract detailing the exhibition premise, and a preliminary checklist or 3-5 images of representative works.

How to Apply

Submit the following materials to submissions@riversideartmuseum.org: your contact information and CV or resume; an abstract of 1-2 pages describing the exhibition’s premise and objective(s), discussing themes, intended audience, cultural and regional significance, and curatorial viewpoint; if available, a preliminary checklist of works (artist, title, date, medium, dimensions, lender’s name/location) or at least 3-5 images of representative works; and note any works requiring shipping from outside the region, special handling/installation, or loan fees. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.