Stein Luminary Season Series

Scope of proposals

Proposals should align with at least one of the goals and strategies from the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan:

• G1.S2 Integrate career education and experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum and the student experience to improve career readiness and post-graduation outcomes.
• G1.S4 Cultivate a commitment to high-quality, new and innovative learning experiences in all courses, curricula, and co-curricula.
• G3.S2 Develop an integrated, transdisciplinary and accessible research ecosystem dedicated to student excellence and success.
• G5.S1 Leverage existing partnerships and programs and develop new opportunities with Idaho employers and private partnerships to address workforce, research, educational and service needs.
• G5.S3 Create interdisciplinary structures to facilitate meaningful connections and experiences for students, faculty and staff.

Each proposal should demonstrate how it will contribute to an engaging and educational experience.

Exhibition and event categories

Student presentations

• Open to undergraduate and graduate students
• Can be individual or collaborative projects
• Can be part of a class project
• Must have a faculty mentor
• Could have a community partner

Faculty presentations

• Open to all faculty members across the university
• Should demonstrate scholarly or creative inquiry
• Must include a component for public engagement beyond the exhibition (e.g., panel discussions, guided experiences)
• Can be research-driven or practice-based
• Can have a community partner

Department or school events

• Open to all departments and units in the College of Arts and Sciences
• Can be focused on faculty and/or students and/or community partnerships

Structured university class visits

• Designed to integrate interactive art experiences into university courses
• Must include a structured engagement activity (e.g., guided explorations, creative exercises, reflective discussions)
• Can be linked to existing coursework or interdisciplinary collaborations
• Can request tailoring spotlights from World Museum app

University exhibits and events

• Open to all non-academic units across the university
• Designed to fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan
• May require additional resources

Timeline

The exhibition season will be structured into two semesters:

• Fall semester: October 1 – December 12, 2025
• Spring semester: February 1 – May 8, 2026

Each semester will feature seven (7) exhibitions and events, consisting of two student presentations, two faculty presentations, and four structured class visits.

Proposal guidelines

Proposals should include:

• Title and summary: A brief overview of the proposed event.
• Name of contact, title, department unit and college: can be faculty and/or staff member but indicates the person who will be the point person for the project.
• Category: Indicate whether the proposal is for a student presentation, faculty presentation or structured class visit.
• Objectives and significance: Explain the goals and how they contribute to the museum’s mission.
• Description of public elements: Detail how the audience will engage with the artwork or exhibition beyond purely viewing the exhibition.
• Technical and space requirements: Outline any specific needs (e.g., installation setup, digital equipment, performance space).
• Proposed timeline: Preferred semester and estimated duration.
• Budget: Provide an outline of anticipated costs and potential funding sources.
• Marketing information: A short paragraph for the public explaining the exhibition and event, which will be a starting point for marketing and communications at the school and college levels. 

Please note that exhibitions and events that would like the Atrium in the Center for Visual Arts have a different process for approvals. Applicants also have the possibility of accessing the Center for Visual Arts 207 and 207A.   

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Selection criteria

Proposals will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

• Relevance and impact: How well the proposal aligns with the mission of the Stein Luminary to illuminate perspectives, transform perception and spark imagination.
• Innovation and interactivity: The extent to which the proposal fosters engagement and participation.
• Feasibility and logistics: Practicality of execution within the given timeline and resources.
• Strategic plan: The connection to the college’s strategic plan goals and strategies mentioned at the beginning of the page.

Submission process

Submit proposals through the form on the application page.

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For questions or additional information, please contact Garrett Ryan, Programs and Projects Coordinator, at schoolofthearts@boisestate.edu.

Applications will be reviewed by Garrett Ryan and Amanda Ashley using the elements above.