Gallery booking

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To submit a proposal

Please ensure that you understand the gallery rental conditions (see below).Proposals must include: 

  • a brief exhibition outline including the number and dimensions of works 

  • preferred space/s (see floor plan at bottom of page)

  • preferred dates  >>> 2013 Dates

  • your e-mail, phone numbers and postal address.

  • Website address, or

  • up to 5 jpegs not exceeding 100k each, or

  • for postal submissions, photographs or CD of recent work,

  • C.V.

  • Send proposals to - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
    or Metcalfe Gallery, Brisbane Institute of Art, PO Box 2083, Windsor, 4030     

Rental cost

A TWO week show is preferred by the BIA and is recommended in order to give a range of viewers sufficient time to get to the gallery. Gallery rental for two weeks: 

  • Space 1A Metcalfe Gallery: $ 360.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)

  • Space 1B Metcalfe Gallery: $ 360.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)

  • Foyer Metcalfe Gallery: $ 360.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)

  • Utilize two spaces:  $ 650.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)
  • Utilize three spaces:  $ 950.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)

 

 Current BIA members are entitled to a 10% discount. Longer periods can be negotiated but are not advised NOTE : It is highly recommended that artists and exhibitors visit the gallery and discuss arrangements with the gallery staff prior to booking in order to be familiar with the spaces and the way the gallery is set up.

 Rental conditions

  • Metcalfe Gallery opening hours:- The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. When renting the space week-end opening times are the responsibility of the artist.,

  • Promotion of exhibition:– It is the artist’s responsibility to promote the exhibition (i.e. printing and mailing costs).
    The exhibition must remain fully installed for the full duration of the advertised period     
    If you provide information and an image of your work the BIA can facilitate a bulk mail out to our email list. Exhibitions in the gallery are also promoted through BIA facebook.  

  • Hanging of Work:- Works may be hung using pins nails, screws or picture hanging hooks. Plinths are available for 3D works.BLU-TACK, STICKY TAPE, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF ADHESIVE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO USE FOR HANGING WORK.

  • Opening Night:- Kitchen/bar facilities are available. The artist is responsible for catering and the clean up after the opening. Due to the security system, openings need to finish by 8.30pm and clean up by 9.30pm. The building must be securely locked. 

  • Sale of Work:- Labelling, signage and sales are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

  • Clean up Procedures for Gallery:- Supplies are available for clean up from administrative staff – filler, sandpaper, paint, roller and tray.
    1. Rub out any pencil marks etc.
    2. Fill all holes using filler, sand back when dry and paint using roller and paint supplied.
    3. Plinths need to be left in good condition.
    4. Clean roller and tray in sculpture room sink at back of building.
    5. Sweep or vacuum gallery floor.

  • 6. Return all equipment to the administration staff.  

 

 

 

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