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The Drawing Center is committed to working directly with emerging artists to aid their artistic development.
The Viewing Program offers emerging artists valuable opportunities to engage in a critical discussion of their work through one-on-one meetings with the Viewing Program Curator at The Drawing Center and to have images of their work placed on file in the Artist Registry. The Artist Registry is used by The Drawing Center’s curatorial staff and is open to other arts professionals (including curators, gallerists, and scholars).
Approximately three times a year The Drawing Center presents group shows of emerging and under-represented artists curated from the Viewing Program and Artist Registry’s pool of 2,500 artists.
Artists are eligible to submit their work for consideration for the Viewing Program and Artist Registry if they do not have an affiliation with a New York gallery and are not currently attending school. Artists from across the country and abroad are encouraged to apply.
Please see below for Submission Guidelines and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
NOTE: We are currently in the process of converting the Viewing Program Slide Registry into an online registry. During this interim period, we are not accepting any new submissions or updates to the Viewing Program. Please visit this site again in July 2007 for updated information on how to submit your work to the Viewing Program's online registry. Guidelines for Submissions
All applications should be sent to:
Attn: The Viewing Program
The Drawing Center
35 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10013
If you address your submission to individuals or curators at The Drawing Center, your materials run the risk of being lost.
Applications should include the following materials:
• A resume that includes the artist’s name, address, email address, and telephone number.
• Ten to twenty images of artwork made in the last two years, preferably in slide format.
Although The Drawing Center prefers slides, other means of documentation, such as photographs, color copies, videos, CD-rom’s and DVD’s, are also acceptable. Books and catalogues cannot be accepted due to limited space in the Artist Registry.
Each image or slide must be labeled with the artist’s name, the title and date of work, and the media used. It is very important that the work is labeled with the date of production.
If your submission includes a CD-rom or DVD, some printed versions of the work must be included.
• A self-addressed, stamped envelope (S.A.S.E.) no larger than 9 x 12 inches with sufficient postage to cover the return of all materials.
If your return address is outside of the U.S., please include international postage coupons in the appropriate amount.
Please be sure to notify the Viewing Program immediately of any change in your address.
• An artist’s statement is optional but appreciated
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply to the Viewing Program and Artist Registry?
Artists without gallery representation in New York, and who are not currently attending school may apply. Artists of any age and from any country are welcome to submit work.
To whom should I address my application and cover letter?
All packages and letters should be addressed to the Viewing Program. Because the Viewing Program receives hundreds of submissions every month, submissions addressed in any other way (to individuals, curators, or the Director) will not be logged into the Viewing Program and run the risk of being lost or misplaced.
Can I send my application via email?
At this time the Viewing Program is not able to accept applications sent by e- mail.
How do I notify you that my address has changed?
You may notify us of a change in address by emailing viewingprogram@drawingcenter.org. Artists already participating in the Viewing Program and Artist Registry should send a resume with the updated contact information by mail Attn: Viewing Program, or by email to viewingprogram@drawingcenter.org.
Are there any deadlines for applications?
No, the Viewing Program accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
How long does it take for the Viewing Program to respond to applications?
The Viewing Program generally sends a response within three months of receiving submissions. The Drawing Center does close for the month of August, so please keep in mind that the response time may take longer during the summer.
If I live in New York, can I pick up my submission in person instead of including an S.A.S.E.?
Because of the large volume of submissions and files in the Viewing Program and Artist Registry, all applications must include an S.A.S.E. and may not be picked up in person.
If I am not accepted into the program, can I reapply?
Artists not chosen for inclusion in the Viewing Program or Artist Registry are encouraged to periodically submit new bodies of work for consideration, generally one year after their most recent application.
How does The Drawing Center define drawing?
The Drawing Center interprets drawing as widely as possible, encompassing both draftsmanship and experimental art to articulate and emphasize the crucial role of drawing in the development of creative thought and the visual arts. The Drawing Center is continually exploring the borderlines of the definition of drawing.
Is a monotype a drawing?
For The Drawing Center monotypes are a borderline case which, while not favored, may be considered. Other forms of printmaking are not accepted.
Can I send images of work that is not drawing?
Artists for whom drawing is not their primary activity may add 3 or 4 slides as examples of their work in other media.
How many images can I submit?
Applications should include 10 to 20 images of recent work.
My drawings do not photograph well. Can I send actual artwork?
No, The Drawing Center is unable to accept actual artwork, and does not accept responsibility for any such work that is sent.
How are artists selected?
The Viewing Program Curator is the primary selector.
If accepted, how long can I participate?
Your file will remain active at the discretion of the curators, but also as long as it is kept up-to-date. Documentation of current work is required at least once every two years for continued consideration in the Viewing Program and Artist Registry.
How do I update my file?
When updating your materials, please follow the exact same guidelines for Viewing Program submissions, but clearly indicate in your cover letter that this is an update to your current file.
How often should I update my file to remain in the Viewing Program and Artist Registry?
Documentation of current work is required every two years. However, the file can be updated any time there is a meaningful development in the work.
Can I stop by The Drawing Center to look at my file?
If you would like to see your file in person, you must set up an appointment with at least one week advance notice by calling (212) 219-2166 ext. 122 or by emailing viewingprogram@drawingcenter.org.
If I have been accepted into the Viewing Program, what is the purpose of the appointment with the Viewing Program Curator?
We consider this meeting to be an opportunity for discussion and analysis of your work, which may involve a critique with suggestions from the curator. This should serve as a productive challenge and generate a fruitful dialogue.
How long do Viewing Program appointments last?
These meetings usually last between twenty and forty minutes.
What should I bring to my Viewing Program appointment?
We suggest that you bring approximately ten original drawings that you have made in the past two years.
When are Viewing Program appointments available?
Appointments are available only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 11am and 4pm.
How do I make an appointment to meet with the Viewing Program Curator?
If you have received a letter that states you are eligible to schedule an appointment, please call the Viewing Program Appointment Mailbox at (212) 219-2166 ext. 122 and leave a message including your first and last name, phone number, email address, and several dates (only Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) that you are available. Please allow one month’s advance notice and try to have in mind several dates and times that you will be available.
Does the Viewing Program visit artists’ studios?
The Viewing Program includes approximately 3,000 artists. In order to best accommodate this large number of artists, all appointments are conducted at The Drawing Center. We are unable to visit artists’ studios.
I am unable to visit New York for my Viewing Program appointment. Can I send my work by mail, have a friend bring it, or conduct the appointment via email or telephone?
Artists from across the country and abroad are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration by the curatorial staff, even if they are unable to visit The Drawing Center in person. Because the purpose of the appointment is to engage in a one-on-one discussion, we are not able to conduct these appointments with acquaintances of the artist, over the phone, or by email.
I am not in the Viewing Program, but I would like to show my work to a curator. Can I make an appointment to meet with one of The Drawing Center’s curators?
Please apply to the Viewing Program. Because of the volume of submissions, we do not have sufficient staff to accommodate artists who have not applied to the Viewing Program
What are my chances of being included in a group show at The Drawing Center?
The Viewing Program’s mission is first and foremost to aid artistic development through critical discussions of emerging and under-represented work, and to provide exposure of this work to other arts professionals through the Artist Registry. Although the Viewing Program and Artist Registry are a major resource for researching our Selections series of group exhibitions, only a very small percentage of the 2,500 artists in the Viewing Program and Artist Registry are included in exhibitions at The Drawing Center.
If I am selected for an exhibition at The Drawing Center, can I participate in an exhibition again?
No, artists can participate only once in an exhibition at The Drawing Center.
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