The Franchise is an open call for idea-based group exhibitions that can be presented anywhere in the world except New York City. Exhibitions can be about any topic that the curator/organizer finds compelling. Past shows have explored highway construction in Mexico City, climate in Los Angeles, manufacturing in Bangkok, immigration in Stockholm, and video DJs in Kampala, Uganda.  Proposals do not have to be for the city where the curator is based, do not need to take place in traditional gallery settings, and venues for the show and artist lists do not need to be confirmed in advance of submitting an idea.

Applications will be accepted online only from April 4- May 3, 2013.

More information, including frequently asked questions and details on how to apply, is available here: http://www.apexart.org/franchise.php">http://www.apexart.org/franchise.php.