Expression of Interest (EOI)
IVORY ST EXHIBITION
ABOUT ARTISAN:
Artisan is Queensland’s centre for craft and design. We are committed to presenting, promoting and
celebrating excellence in craftsmanship and design through our exhibition program and retail store.
ABOUT ARTISAN THE OPPORTUNITY:
Artisan invites practitioners, groups, curators and organisations to submit exhibition proposals for the Ivory St
exhibition program. We are looking for fresh ideas and an innovative approach to this highly visible exhibition
space at artisan. Exhibitions must pertain to craft and design or explore the intersections between art, craft and
design.
Ivory Street Window exhibitions are scheduled to run for 4 – 10 weeks in artisan’s Ivory St window on the corner
of Ivory St and Brunswick St.
If successful, applicants are expected to be available to assist with install and demount of their exhibition.
Expenses that each party is responsible for are outlined in the Budget + Responsibilities section of the
application.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Your application MUST include:
 completed and signed EOI application form (below) including proposed gallery layout/design
 current CV
 100-300 word artist statement
 up to 10 images (please include name, work title, year and medium in the image title)
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Artisan is interested in exhibitions that:
 Explore the boundaries and relationships between art, craft and design
 Provide opportunities for emerging makers
 Showcase Queensland makers
 Promote a new body of work
 Demonstrate quality, both conceptually and technically
Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
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engagement with craft and design mediums, techniques or concepts
quality of design and production
original and distinctive work
strong conceptual basis
Innovative exhibition design / engagement with the Ivory Street Window Gallery space
Application closing date: 11 July 2016
IVORY ST WINDOW GALLERY EXHIBITION –EOI APPLICATION FORM
CONTACT DETAILS
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
EXHIBITION DETAILS
Proposed title of exhibition:
When is the exhibition available?:
Type of exhibition:
Solo
Group
Which mediums are represented in the Exhibition? Eg. Ceramics, jewellery etc.:
EXHIBITION CONCEPT
In no more than 250 words explain the concept behind your exhibition/artworks. It should be clear how your
work relates to craft and design. Include number of artworks, mediums and artist names (if more than one).
PROPOSED USE OF THE SPACE
Attach a plan of how you propose to use the space – indicate whether the work will require wall space, plinths
etc. You may choose to draw your plan on the Ivory St diagrams below.
BUDGET + RESPONSIBILITIES
An overview is provided below of general costs and responsibilities for each party. If your application is
successful these would be discussed in more detail and outlined in an official contract. The below lists are not
comprehensive, they are merely a guide.
ARTISAN BUDGET ITEMS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Insurance of the work while on display
Artist fee (artisan pay an artist fee of $200 to be confirmed prior to the agreement)
Vinyl title signage within budget
Production of information panel and labels within budget
One installer for a day to assist with install and demount (1/2 day for each)
Standard install equipment and supplies (nails, hooks, plinths, shelves on hand)
Patch painting of the space (white)
ARTIST BUDGET ITEMS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Production of artworks
Transport of the works to artisan (some assistance may be available for large or awkward items)
Specialist display items (for eg. plinths or shelves of a particular size or make, not currently available
from artisan)
To be available to assist with install and demount
Testing and tagging of any electrical equipment being brought in
Signage costs outside of artisan’s budget (for eg. If the artist wants more vinyl than a standard exhibition
title)
Exhibition design costs such as painting Ivory St a colour other than the standard white. The artist would
also be responsible for the cost of painting the space back to white (roughly $300).
DECLARATION
I understand that this EOI to exhibit is an application for consideration by artisan only and does not
constitute a contractual agreement for exhibition. I understand that, if this is an application for a
group exhibition, that not all members of the group will necessarily be selected, and that artisan will
not exercise this right unreasonably.
Signature (Applicant):.……………………………………………………………… Date:…..……………………………
CHECKLIST
Completed and signed EOI application form
Current CV
Images of artwork (maximum of 400kb per image if submitting via email)
Artist statement (100-300 words)
Proposed use of space plan
Ensure you have copies of your application and supporting material, as artisan does not return these.
Submit applications to:
Post:
IVORY STREET WINDOW GALLERY EOI
artisan
381 Brunswick Street
Fortitude Valley Q 4006
Email: [email protected]
Due: 11 JULY 2016 for the 2017 exhibition program