Short Description
Locust Projects invites local, national, and international artists to apply for the opportunity to access the space and resources to create an ambitious, large-scale new work in our approximately 2,500 sq ft MAIN GALLERY in our warehouse space in Little River. Exhibitions would take place in 2027 and 2028.
Proposals are reviewed by a rotating jury comprised of local, national and international artists who have previously exhibited at Locust Projects and one curator. The process is coordinated by artist Elizabeth Withstandley, co-founder of Locust Projects, with the final selection drawn from the panel’s narrowed-down recommendations by the Executive Director and scheduled based on overall programmatic balance, diversity, and scheduling availability. Approximately 75% of annual exhibitions are selected through the Open Call process with 25% selected by the Executive Director who serves as Chief Curator of programming.
Locust Projects provides selected artists with curatorial guidance, production budget, above minimum artist WAGE fee, documentation, and an opportunity to stay in the Locust Projects residency for site visits and while they build their site-specific installation. Our Chief Preparator provides feedback on fabrication plans, problem solving, and sourcing materials and vendors locally.
Eligibility
Locust Projects invites local, national, and international artists to apply for the opportunity to access the space and resources to create an ambitious, large-scale new work in our approximately 2,500 sq ft MAIN GALLERY in our warehouse space in Little River.
Submission Requirements
- Description of how your project fits Locust Projects mission of commisioning new work (100 words)
- Project description (max. 300 words)
- Project impact (max. 200 words)
- Draft floorplan/rendering of proposed project – (download the floorplan)
- General artist statement (max. 250 words)
- CV or Resume
- Up to 3 images of proposed work (can be in the form of project sketches)
- Up to 5 examples of previous/related work or links to video works
- Image details (title, date, year medium of the submitted work and/or links)
- Project budget (estimate production costs for the proposed project)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
MAIN GALLERY OPEN CALL OPPORTUNITY
- Solo exhibition of ambitious and new, installation-based work created specifically for Locust Projects Main Gallery (approx. 2,500 square feet)
- Required Engagement with the public through a minimum of one public program or activation that expands ideas behind the project (i.e. conversation, collaboration, performance)
MAIN GALLERY PROJECT SUPPORT
- $10,000 Project Budget (may include but is not limited to: production/fabrication, equipment rental, materials, professional/technical support, installation/construction labor, assistants, shipping, de-installation). Final approved budget must support the proposal scope and scale of the project and feasibility.
- $5,000 Artist Fee plus $60 per diem stipend for meals, local travel, and incidentals for up to 21 days, and up to $600 towards round-trip flights and ground transport available to artists who live 150 miles away from Miami. (above and beyond travel expenses shall be applied to pthe roduction budget). Artists may use the Artist Fee at their discretion.
- Accommodation in a private room at the Locust Projects Residency, a 2-bedroom/1 bath house which is 2 miles / 6 min. to Locust Projects. Note, one other artist may be in residence in the adjacent studio apartment.
- Basic infrastructure provided by Locust Projects includes access to use existing tools and AV equipment inventory, up to 32 hours of preparatory labor/assistance for install/de-install, as well as exhibition signage, installation documentation, and communications/promotional support
Entry Fee
None
Location
United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 16 November 2025
Website Link: https://www.locustprojects.org/for-artists/submissions/exhibition-open-call.html
