USC Libraries Exhibition Proposal Guidelines

Exhibition Proposal Submission Google Form Questions

Curator Contact Information
For collaborative proposals, please select one person as the main point of contact at this phase  
Co-curators names can be listed below as prompted.

Proposal should be submitted at least 6 months in advance.
Please indicate your desired timeframe for the exhibition.

First Name:
Last Name:
Additional Collaborators / Co-Curators List full names:
Phone:
Email Address:

Estimated number of archival items, artwork and books featured:

Curatorial Statement and Project Vision
Curatorial Statement*
Please briefly describe the curatorial concept, and why this is of interest to you:

Archival Materials and Exhibition Selections
How does this this particular grouping of library archival, materials, rare books or artwork address your theme, or area of inquiry? 

Are are you planning to use the USC Library Collections? Please specify which Librarian you will consult and provide details about your research plans.*

Preferred Exhibition Location:
Architecture & Fine Arts Library
Doheny Groundfloor Rotunda
Doheny Hallway
Doheny Treasure Room
East Asian Library,
Hoose Library of Philosophy
Leavey Library
Norris Medical Library Lobby
Science & Engineering Library
Other (please describe location details) 

What is your preferred timeframe for this exhibit?

Why do you feel this exhibition is important to be presented within this timeframe? Does it relate to political or social commentary or current events?  Describe how USC Libraries is the best venue for this project. This could be in relation to our mission, location, physical space, and/ or materials involved in the project.

Partnerships & Programming
USC Libraries welcomes partnerships with other organizations, whenever it is mutually beneficial, and/or enriches the programming on site.  If you feel your project is suited for this type of collaboration, please list any potential partners and/or cross promotional educational programming ideas you'd like for the committee to consider. 

Is there supplemental funding you applied for this exhibition?

Information on Submitted Library Archival Materials and Artworks
Please attach images of exhibition selections below. You are invited to submit up to 4 (jpgs, 1200px in largest dimension If you have trouble attaching your images, please send them via email to agregg@usc.edu

Image 1: Item/Material details
Please include the artist, author, creator, year, title, media, size and/or video link. (Please include passwords information for protected videos)

Image 1: Notes
This space is to provide additional important information about the work submitted and/or how it relates to the exhibition theme/curatorial vision. 

Image 2: Item/Material details
Please include the artist, author, creator, year, title, media, size and/or video link. (Please include passwords information for protected videos)

Image 2: Notes
This space is to provide additional important information about the work submitted and/or how it relates to the exhibition theme/curatorial vision. 

Image 3: Item/Material details
Please include the artist, author, creator, year, title, media, size and/or video link. (Please include passwords information for protected videos)

Image 3: Notes
This space is to provide additional important information about the work submitted and/or how it relates to the exhibition theme/curatorial vision. 

Image 4: Item/Material details
Please include the artist, author, creator, year, title, media, size and/or video link. (Please include passwords information for protected videos)

Image 4: Notes
This space is to provide additional important information about the work submitted and/or how it relates to the exhibition theme/curatorial vision.