Guidelines for Individuals Proposing Works for Exhibition or Acquisition
The Jewish Museum receives inquiries from many individuals, artists, independent curators and scholars. The curatorial staff is always interested in reviewing work for acquisition and exhibition. Due to the volume of submissions, we regret that we cannot review proposals in person.
We cannot accept original art objects for consideration nor can we provide a monetary evaluation or appraisal of art work.
Submissions should include hard copies of the following:
1. Cover letter
Please be specific about your expectations from The Jewish Museum � i.e. exhibition opportunities or a gift or purchase of a work. If the latter, please indicate prices. The Jewish Museum's collection falls under two main categories: Fine Arts and Judaica. Fine Arts consists primarily of paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and mixed media installations. Judaica consists of antiquities, ceremonial objects, textiles, manuscripts, decorative arts, coins and medals.
2. Resume or Artist's CV with education and exhibition history
3. Artist's statement (if applicable)
4. Up to 15 jpeg images on CD. We will also accept color print-outs or photographs of your objects no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Please clearly mark these materials with artist's name and contact information.
5. Image list with artist's name, title, date, medium, and dimensions
6. Up to six reviews
7. Self-addressed stamped envelope
Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Do not send materials via email.
Please allow up to 12 weeks for our curatorial staff to review your submission.
Please mail submission materials to:
Joanna Montoya
Curatorial Program Coordinator
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Thank you for your interest in The Jewish Museum.
