Exhibition proposals

The Art Gallery of York University does not accept exhibition proposals. Exhibitions are organized by the gallery’s curators and programmed two to three years in advance. The curators conduct research on artists on an ongoing basis.

We do, however, accept informational packages and portfolios from artists and curators as part of ongoing research. Curatorial staff meets three times a year to collectively review submitted packages. Any portfolios sent to the gallery will be reviewed with great interest as we appreciate being made aware of all contemporary practices. Portfolios should be sent to TheGoldfarbGallery[at]yorku.ca with the subject line Informational Package for Review. While physical packages may also be mailed to the gallery, we cannot guarantee return of any package so submitted. We strive to respond to all packages sent.

The Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) is a socially minded not-for-profit contemporary art gallery that is a space for the creation and appreciation of art and culture. It is a supported Unit of York University within the President’s Division. We are externally funded as a public art gallery through the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, local and international foundations, embassies, and our membership who support all our programs.

Please note, as a public gallery funded by federal, provincial, and municipal arts councils for our programming, we cannot exhibit York University faculty nor student exhibitions. We do work with students through the University’s work study program and in mentorship capacities. We are interested in collaborating with student groups and have exhibited the work of York University alumni. For more information on student opportunities, please visit TheGoldfarbGallery.com/for_students/.