EXHIBITION PROPOSAL
NORTH Contemporary Art Space is a new artist-led organisation, established in
2015, in North Sydney. North Sydney council has provided NORTH with a space
through their pop-up shop program. The space consists of one general exhibition
space and one smaller space for (possibly) video art, and a private outdoor
courtyard (for experiments and possibilities).
NORTH is constantly working to evolve its vision of contemporary arts practice
and to provide a dynamic and responsive space. NORTH is a site for
experimentation. For new work to be tested and for new ideas to take flight. We
encourage a plurality of voices making connections between artists, writers,
musicians and the wider community. NORTH supports the development of
emerging and experimental artistic practice through a diverse and inclusive
range of programs.
NORTH seeks proposals for solo and group exhibitions from artists and curators to
be considered for our 2016 exhibition program. We favour exhibitions that
explore ideas and thinking across a range of areas.
The NORTH floor plan can be found on www.northartspace.com.au under
ABOUT. The main gallery is approximately 7.5 x 5.3m. NORTH asks for a small artist
contribution to assist with the administration. NORTH supplies over $5000 inkind
support per show including invigilation, curatorial assistance, design, promotion
marketing, commercial space. We believe that artists need a platform to allow
them to produce new work and share this with the wider community.
HOW TO APPLY
Your proposal has to be sent via email to [email protected]
Please include the following details:
1. Your contact details: one spokesperson must be allocated for
administration and communications with NORTH: name, email address,
mobile, ABN and public liability insurance details (if applicable). List of
artists involved with contact details.
2. Information and images about your exhibition proposal: you must submit:
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Proposal (max 2 A4 page, approx. 500 words) detailing your exhibition
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title and concept and how the space will be used.
CV (max 2 A4 per artist) detailing relevant experience
Up to 10 (minimum 4) labeled, screen resolution (72dpi) images of your
work formatted into a single PDF, AND/OR Up to 3 video/multimedia
works uploaded to a third party sharing site such as YouTube or Vimeo,
with an applicable link provided at the end of your Proposal
document.
Image labels are to be expressed: Name artist, Artwork Title, materials,
dimensions/duration (if applicable), date produced, where shown.
If the work has been exhibited before, if so when and where.
Successful applicants will be required to agree with and sign the exhibition
guidelines.
EXHIBITION INFORMATION
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The exhibition period is 3 weeks, this includes installation from Monday and
de-installation on Saturday. Artist contribution is $200.00 for the three weeks.
This includes 3 weekends. Installation must occur on the Monday or the
Tuesday, as agreed, between 10 am – 5 pm. The exhibitor must remove all
works on Saturday at the end of the exhibition, after 1pm and before 5 pm.
Closed Sundays.
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Opening days and hours of the exhibition are WED-FRI 11 – 3, SAT 9 – 1
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There is a bond of $200.00 to be paid on the day of installation.
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20% + gst commission taken on sales.
WHAT NORTH PROVIDES
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A three week exhibition at NORTH. NORTH Contemporary Art Space will to be
open at all advertised hours. The gallery will take no responsibility if NORTH
needs to be closed due to unforeseen circumstances.
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NORTH will supply curatorial assistance. NORTH has a hanging system which
can be used if the exhibitor desires, a track lighting system, a ladder that
leans against the wall, a drill with a limited amount of 6mm wall plugs, gap
filler and white paint for touch up before and after a show.
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A representative of NORTH will sit all shows and be available in the gallery
during opening hours.
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Marketing and promotion on the NORTH gallery website, the North Sydney
Council website and includes formatting of e-invitations and electronic
newsletter mail out to our database, social media and formatting of the
room sheet.
WHAT EXHIBITOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
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The exhibitor must supply all tools and fixings needed to install work. The
gallery will not accept responsibility for loss or damage of exhibitor’s
equipment. The gallery holds the right to refuse to allow installation of work
deemed unsafe or overly damaging to the building or people.
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Artist talks. We require each exhibition to organise an artist talk or event of
some type. The type of event can be determined in consultation with
NORTH.
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Gallery needs to be returned to a clean state. All hooks, bolts alterations
removed, patched to gallery standard and painted using gallery paint. This
needs to be done by the exhibitor. If, for any reason, the exhibitor cannot do
this, the gallery will organise this to be done at a charge to the exhibitor of
$80/hr and bond will be forfeited.
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The exhibitor will supply 10 print quality images to the gallery no longer than
one month after the show has been de-installed. These will be able to be
used by the gallery for any advertising purposes and also for inclusion in a
publication or and media stories that may arise. The exhibitor will endeavour
to stay in touch with the gallery to communicate any art related activities
and with a current address for up to two years after a show. The gallery will
use this address to contact the exhibitor if any positive outcomes related to
the exhibition and directed by the gallery occur, including any publications.
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The exhibitor will be responsible for the printing/photocopying of a room
sheet using the gallery template.
INSURANCE
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All artwork and risk is the responsibility of the exhibitor of the artworks for the
time of the installation, de-installation, the time of the exhibition, including
transit. Preferably the exhibitor has its own public liability insurance and
emails this to NORTH before bumping in. The exhibitor is responsible for all
costs associated with transporting work to and from the art space and
installation costs.
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The gallery does not cover public liability or insurance for exhibitors, visitors,
tradespeople or artworks. NORTH takes no responsibility for loss, damage, or
any other issues arising and related to the artwork or the people involved
with the artwork, whether artist, visitor or other.
OPENINGS
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The exhibitor will organise an opening, if they desire, at a time mutually
agreed upon with the gallery. A representative of the gallery with co-host
the opening with the exhibitor. The exhibitor will supply all drinks and
somebody to serve them. NORTH will supply biocups. The exhibitor needs to
set up and clean up afterwards. The exhibitor must provide some type of
food item when serving alcoholic drinks.
Document October 2015