AMA | Art Museum of the Americas
Instructions on How to Present Exhibit Proposals to AMA
Please read the webpage museum.oas.org/proposals.html completed and send
completed proposals to jgoldman@oas.org
All exhibition proposals should reflect AMA’s mission statement:
AMA’s work is based on the principle that the arts are transformative for individuals and
communities. This belief simultaneously serves to promote the core values of the Organization
of American States (OAS) by providing a space for cultural expression, creativity, dialogue and
learning, highlighting themes such as democracy, development, human rights, justice, freedom
of expression, and innovation. AMA’s work advances the inter-American agenda, drawing on the
arts to showcase a constructive vision of the future of the Americas via local and hemispheric
cultural exchange. This is achieved by showcasing cutting-edge exhibits of artists whose output
creatively combine aesthetics with topical social and political issues and by establishing a
dialogue of these works with AMA’s Permanent Collection.
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1. Proposals should be no longer than ten (10) pages and be presented by a
reputable curator (C.V. of curator is required).
2. Outline the concept and framework of the exhibition. Explain the social, political,
historical or artistic events, movements or theories that inspired the exhibit,
including theoretical references.
3. Explain why the exhibition is relevant to the OAS and AMA’s mission. Relate to
the history of the venue and previous exhibitions. Describe the benefit the
Organization will gain from the exhibit associating the exhibit to AMA’s facilities,
galleries and location.
4. Describe the works to be displayed. Give the number of artists, their names,
nationalities and locations. State whether the works are newly commissioned,
existing works or a mix of both. Include images of works by using slides on a DVD
or sending them via Yousendit or similar.
5. Show what will be displayed. This section should outline what kind of artwork
will be shown -- for example, video screens, sculptures, photos or paintings. Give
the size and material of the pieces. Explain how the venue would be organized,
in terms of the display of the works.
6. Describe the expected target audience and any arrangements that may be
needed. Suggest how the exhibition will target the OAS member state audience,
and how it will appeal to audiences outside as well. Give examples of types of
displays and programs that may be offered to appeal to a wide range of
audiences.
7. List the education and outreach programs that could result from the exhibition.
8. Present time line of the exhibit's organization. Start by listing the material
needed to present the work, such as equipment, displays, lighting, etc. Describe
any other resources needed, research, assistance, permissions and artists.
Provide a time line for planning, production time, installation and breakdown.
Mention any partner who might help to carry on the exhibition.
9. In the budget section, list all expenses such as equipment, carpenter, installation,
electricians and equipment. Also mention source of funding. Divide this section
into potential and secured funds, and specify the source of the money. Outline
tailored marketing and fundraising ideas, as these would be helpful if the
exhibition has a specific target or particular subject.