Submission &
Guideline

History & Mission

The Chinese-American Arts Council (CAAC) was established in 1975 to meet the cultural needs of the expanding New York Chinese community and to introduce the best of the rich Chinese cultural heritage to the greater New York community. Each year, CAAC coordinates and presents at least twelve solo and group exhibitions featuring the works of professional Asian American artists of innovative ideas at the Council's own facility, Gallery 456, and other sites around the city. Opened in April 1989, Gallery 456 is a 700 sq. ft. well-lit, column free space open to the public. It is the first non-profit Asian American gallery in SOHO. Gallery 456 helps CAAC to fulfill its mission by introducing emerging Asian-American artists into American mainstream by increasing their visibility. The gallery also provides a central location for interchange of ideas among artists and maintains as the vital part of an international communication networks for Asian artists working on contemporary art.

Program for Emerging
Curators and Artists

Each year, CAAC accepts proposals from artists and curators for solo or group shows with a thematic orientation that feature innovative ideas or attractive perspectives of contemporary art. CAAC will provide an exhibition space located in SOHO, hold a press conference, and offer drinks for opening.

Application Guidelines

Applicants are required to submit the following materials:

1. Summary of the Project (1-2 pages)
2. At least 10 slides from each participating artist, relating to the proposed project and labeled with name, title, medium, size, and date of work.
3. Resumes and statement of each artist.
4. Resume of Curator. (This item is not necessary for individual artists applying for solo exhibition.)
5. One reference letter from a person in the art field.
6. SASE (Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with correct postage.) Please note that accepted proposals will not be returned but placed in our artists archive.
7. All materials sent to:

Gallery 456
456 Broadway 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10013

Eligibility

Open to all Asian-American artists for solo exhibition application. For group exhibitions, there must be at least one Chinese-American artist included. There is no ethnic requirement to curators but participants included in proposed exhibitions should follow the eligibility requirement. Please note that Gallery 456 presents contemporary art only.

There is no deadline.

Please do not call CAAC with questions about your submission in tems of the selection process.

Liability

All reasonable care will be exercised with received materials, but CAAC assume no responsibility for submitted materials and we would appreciate if applicants send only replacement documentation.

Outddoor/Indoor Performances

Please email info@caacarts.org for more information

Asian American Cultural Events