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# apexart’s Franchise Program Launches International Open Call for Exhibitions
- URL: https://hyperallergic.com/apexarts-franchise-program-launches-international-open-call-for-exhibitions/
- Published: 2016-02-01T20:15:06.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-24T16:29:56.000Z
- Description: From February 1-29, NYC’s apexart will accept submissions for its Franchise Program, welcoming proposals from anyone, anywhere.[http://engine.nectarads.com/p/eyJhdiI6MzMzMywiYXQiOjIwLCJidCI6MCwiY20iOjM1NTI2MSwiY2giOjE5MzAsImNrIjp7fSwiY3IiOjEzMTQyMTQsImRtIjo0LCJmYyI6MTQ0NDg2NiwiZmwiOjk5OTM4OSwiaXAiOi
- Author: Sponsors
- Tags: Announcement, apexart, Opportunities, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 07:17 (2016, 2017, part 1)

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From February 1–29, NYC’s [apexart](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MzMzMywiYXQiOjIwLCJidCI6MCwiY20iOjM1NTI2MSwiY2giOjE5MzAsImNrIjp7fSwiY3IiOjEzMTQyMTIsImRtIjo0LCJmYyI6MTQ0NDg2NCwiZmwiOjk5OTM4OSwiaXAiOiI1NC44Ny41MS4xOCIsIm53IjoyMDcsInBjIjowLCJlYyI6MCwicHIiOjE2NjYsInJ0IjoxLCJzdCI6MCwiYmYiOnRydWUsInBuIjoiYXprcHJldmlldyIsInVyIjoiaHR0cDovL2FwZXhhcnQub3JnL2ZyYW5jaGlzZS9oeXBlcmFsbGVyZ2ljLnBocCIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=dwAqZijfyJeo-v%5FOE2R-cGoBcDY&ref=hyperallergic.com) will accept submissions for its Franchise Program, welcoming proposals from anyone, anywhere.

No prior curatorial experience necessary; the program creates opportunities for individuals at all career stages to organize group exhibitions focused on strong ideas.

- Submissions of up to 500 words are entered online. No images, links, resumes, or supporting materials accepted; no confirmed artists necessary.  
*WHY: apexart projects are judged by the strength of their ideas alone, not by familiar names or past accomplishments*.
- Submissions are anonymized and randomized for an international jury of over 150 individuals from various professional backgrounds.  
*WHY: Rather than a small, elite panel reviewing hundreds of proposals, we crowd-source a large, diverse jury to ensure compelling programming for a wide audience with diverse interests.*
- Votes are juried and tallied by a custom computer program, which identifies the four proposals with the highest ratings. apexart does not affect these results.  
*WHY: apexart prioritizes the use of democratic and meritocratic processes to determine its programming.*
- Winning proposals receive financial and administrative support to mount an exhibition, secure a location, and write an accompanying essay.  
*WHY: Because curators and artists deserve the opportunity to effectively present their ideas and be professionally supported.*

Submit proposals February 1–29, 2016 at [apexart.org/franchise.php](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MzMzMywiYXQiOjIwLCJidCI6MCwiY20iOjM1NTI2MSwiY2giOjE5MzAsImNrIjp7fSwiY3IiOjEzMTQyMTIsImRtIjo0LCJmYyI6MTQ0NDg2NCwiZmwiOjk5OTM4OSwiaXAiOiI1NC44Ny41MS4xOCIsIm53IjoyMDcsInBjIjowLCJlYyI6MCwicHIiOjE2NjYsInJ0IjoxLCJzdCI6MCwiYmYiOnRydWUsInBuIjoiYXprcHJldmlldyIsInVyIjoiaHR0cDovL2FwZXhhcnQub3JnL2ZyYW5jaGlzZS9oeXBlcmFsbGVyZ2ljLnBocCIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=dwAqZijfyJeo-v%5FOE2R-cGoBcDY&ref=hyperallergic.com). 

Visit apexart.org for answers to [frequently asked questions](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MzMzMywiYXQiOjIwLCJidCI6MCwiY20iOjM1NTI2MSwiY2giOjE5MzAsImNrIjp7fSwiY3IiOjEzMTQyMTgsImRtIjo0LCJmYyI6MTQ0NDg3MCwiZmwiOjk5OTM4OSwiaXAiOiI1NC4yMzQuNTkuODEiLCJudyI6MjA3LCJwYyI6MCwiZWMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJwbiI6ImF6a3ByZXZpZXciLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly9hcGV4YXJ0Lm9yZy9mcmFuY2hpc2UvZnJhbmNoaXNlX2ZhcXMucGhwIiwicmUiOjF9&s=iP8tT6Nl9ta0K%5FnXMH%5FrP3XBfDI&ref=hyperallergic.com) and to view [examples of past winning proposals](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MzMzMywiYXQiOjIwLCJidCI6MCwiY20iOjM1NTI2MSwiY2giOjE5MzAsImNrIjp7fSwiY3IiOjEzMTQyMjAsImRtIjo0LCJmYyI6MTQ0NDg3MiwiZmwiOjk5OTM4OSwiaXAiOiI1NC4yMzQuNTkuODEiLCJudyI6MjA3LCJwYyI6MCwiZWMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJwbiI6ImF6a3ByZXZpZXciLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly9hcGV4YXJ0Lm9yZy9mcmFuY2hpc2UvcGFzdC1wcm9wb3NhbHMucGhwIiwicmUiOjF9&s=D9swavO7TlQ%5Fen%5Ffqj422%5F4K4Zc&ref=hyperallergic.com). 

Please contact [questions@apexart.org](mailto:questions@apexart.org) with any further questions.

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