EXHIBITION / PROGRAM PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Note: The Music Series at Duck Creek is curated and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

Proposal Window: September 1 – October 15, 2025 (12 PM deadline)
Proposals submitted before September 1 will not be considered.

Submit to: info@duckcreekarts.org
Subject Line: [Last Name] 2026 Proposal
PDF Title: [Last Name] 2026 Proposal

PROGRAMMING PROPOSALS

To propose an exhibition, program, or event at the Arts Center at Duck Creek, please review the information below and email your complete proposal to info@duckcreekarts.org.
Proposals sent to other ACDC emails may not be received.

Proposals accepted ONLY Sept. 1 – Oct. 15 (by 12 PM).

Notifications will be sent by January 10, 2026.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All materials must be combined into one PDF under 10MB. Links to additional materials are welcome.

Contact information

CV or resume (max 3 pages per participant)

Project summary with 10–15 images showing exhibition content

Include title, date, dimensions, and materials for all images
Works shown for reference only must be clearly noted
All artworks should be available for exhibition. If your proposal is accepted, we are open to including new work.

Clear installation plans and logistics to ensure the program is not in violation of ACDC’s License Agreement with the Town of East Hampton, including but not limited to... fire code infringement, public safety concerns, installation impact (impacting the historic integrity of the building, weight bearing concerns, painting or damaging walls, damaging floors, use of toxic chemicals), basically anything that might harm the building or put the public in danger.
* please note, you can visit our past exhibitions under the PROGRAM ARCHIVE tab on our website for references to previous installations.

RESTRICTIONS OF USE

Max Occupancy (John Little Studio): 40 people

No Admission Fees – All events must be free (suggested donations allowed)

No Retail Activity – Artist/representative contact info may be provided

No Private Events – Grounds must remain open to the public (dawn to dusk)

EXHIBITION SPACE INFO

The Barns are alarmed for theft/fire but do not have fire suppression.

Buildings are not climate-controlled; doors remain open during public hours.

The Barns are historic landmarks and cannot be structurally modified.

Building Plans: