The Clifton Arts Center provides approximately 1800 square feet of modern well-lit and upgraded HVAC gallery exhibit space on the grounds of the Clifton Municipal Complex.

The Clifton Arts Center is planning a “Clifton Quarantine Station” exhibit for November- December of 2024. This will be a comprehensive historical representation of the United States Animal Quarantine Station situated in Clifton, focusing on the period from 1900 to 1979 when the barns housed exotic birds, prized cows, racehorses, elephants, giraffes, musk oxen, camels and more!

This exhibit will delve into specific historic themes surrounding the development and operations of animal inspections during this period. It will also present the stringent standards established by the United States
Department of Agriculture to safeguard the nation's livestock and poultry from foreign diseases. For this specific exhibit, 3D sculptures of animals are needed. In particular, 3ft and above; life size is also appropriate. Sculptures of animals can be made of any type of medium – realistic or representational. Some examples of materials used can be paper mâché, wood, bronze, aluminum, marble, etc.

Submissions will be considered based on their artistic merit. Please, be aware that the Clifton Arts Center is a municipally funded exhibit space and as such reserves the right to exclude from exhibit works deemed inappropriate due to their content or subject matter.

For consideration, submit your letter of interest and proposal that include jpegs of works for review via
e-mail to [email protected] or call
973-472-5499.

Submissions deadline is September 30th, 2024.