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download proposal guidelines for 2012 red gallery is now accepting proposals for exhibitions January - July 2012. Proposal guidelines red gallery is located in a converted historical warehouse space in North Fitzroy, Melbourne. The gallery was established in 2002 for the exhibition and sale of contemporary art and design. We aim to provide a friendly and supportive environment to both new and established artists working in any media, and welcome exhibition proposals from artists, collectives and curators for group or solo exhibitions. red gallery is fully staffed and artists are not required to gallery-sit. The gallery comprises of three large spaces which can be utilised separately, or as one total space. A ceiling height of 3.8m provides ample space for large works. Each gallery space has good natural light as well as an adjustable low voltage track lighting system. Opening hours:Wednesday to Saturday 11:00am – 5:00 pm Costs:§ gallery rental $ 1410 for 3 weeks (includes GST) per gallery space (see floorplan) § bond $ 100 (refundable) § commission 22% (includes GST) red gallery will: § provide a listing in Art Almanac and periodically advertise in art journals § prepare a media release for email to media § prepare an email exhibition invitation and distribute to gallery email list (please note the gallery no longer maintains a print mailing list) § supervise the gallery and sale of work § organise opening function and provide bar staff § provide assistance with preparation of artist/s bio and statement § provide installation advice § provide basic tools and materials to return walls to their original state § provide public liability insurance § provide access to red gallery’s web site. As exhibiting artist, you are responsible for: § installing your exhibition § dismantling your exhibition § arrangements and cost of insurance (except public liability insurance) § arrangements and cost of transporting your work § returning the gallery space to pre-exhibition condition on time
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producing your own exhibition invitations. You are welcome to produce and
distribute your own hard-copy exhibition invitations, Conditions: § your exhibition invitation must be approved by the gallery prior to printing § installation of exhibitions is on the Monday before your opening § dismantling of exhibitions is on Saturday evening 4– 6 pm § all work exhibited must have been produced or curated by the exhibiting artist/s § red gallery will not accept works that are unfinished or wet § the work intended for exhibition should not have been exhibited previously in Melbourne (with the exception of graduate work being exhibited at university graduate exhibitions) § you must tell us if you are represented by an agent or gallery § red gallery will take all reasonable care but accepts no responsibility for theft of art works or art works damaged by fire, storm, flood or accident. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain appropriate insurance cover § bookings are only confirmed on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $200 per gallery space § the balance of gallery hire is payable 6 weeks prior to exhibition § in order to extend audiences, red gallery may schedule functions, launches and seminars outside of exhibition hours. Such activities would be supervised by gallery staff. Exhibition arrangements: § exhibitions run for three weeks § exhibition openings are from 6 - 8 pm on Wednesday evenings § gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm § exhibitions and openings are supervised by gallery staff. Opening night: red gallery holds a limited liquor license. Drinks at opening night are available for sale to visitors. If you would like to exhibit at red gallery:
Proposals
can be posted, delivered or emailed to the gallery. Although
you are welcome to send your proposal to the gallery at any time,
Exhibition proposals should include the following: § your name, address and contact details § preferred gallery space(s) and preferred dates § a current CV in word doc format (brief) § a statement which outlines the concepts underpinning your work § an exhibition plan (how you intend to use the space) § any special requirements (plinths, alterations) § clearly labeled visual support material (jpg images preferred) § a stamped self addressed envelope for return of support material § any other support material you consider relevant (eg press, exhibition catalogues etc) For group exhibitions, you should also include: § one (brief) CV for each group member § name, address and phone number of each group member § name and phone number of one contact person or curator Post, Deliver or Email: Postal to: P.O. Box 1240, Fitzroy North, Vic., 3068 Delivery to: 157 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy Email to: mail@redgallery.com.au
The team:Director - Jenny Port Gallery Manager - Poppy Greenham Gallery Assistants - Kim Wall & Inger Morrisey You can find us by:§ Tram 11 & 112 , stop 21 just north of Edinburgh Gardens § Melways ref:30B12 (there is car parking in nearby streets) § Bus 504 (Reid Street) Important:Information and prices while correct at the time of printing are subject to change. Please confirm details with gallery prior to applying.
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last updated August 2010
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