Metcalfe Gallery
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23 June - 30 June 2023
BIA End of Semester Student Exhibition 2023 | Brisbane Institute of Art
Brisbane Institute of Art BIA End of Semester Student Exhibition 2023
The exhibition, opening at 6:00pm on Friday 23 June, features hundreds of pieces produced by students during the semester. We look forward to your family and friends attending the opening night or viewing the show over the weekend and during the week. Once again, we are very pleased to share this celebration of the year's creative output with the community.
If you would like to learn more about the different classes on offer at BIA,
be sure to visit this vibrant student exhibition.
If you would like to learn more about the different classes on offer at BIA,
be sure to visit this vibrant student exhibition.
Recent Exhibitions
5 May - 26 May 2023
Milburn Art Prize for Landscape 2023 | Brisbane Institute of Art
Brisbane Institute of Art Milburn Art Prize for Landscape 2023
Congratulations to the artists selected for the finalists' exhibition. Artist and FireWorks Gallery director, Michael Eather will select a winner for the prize which will be announced at the exhibition opening on Friday 5 May.
We are looking forward to this outstanding exhibition where both established and emerging artists bring a sense of surprise and openness to their interpretation of Landscape as a space for creative discovery.
Opening: Friday 5 May @6:00pm
BIA 41 Grafton Street, WINDSOR
We are looking forward to this outstanding exhibition where both established and emerging artists bring a sense of surprise and openness to their interpretation of Landscape as a space for creative discovery.
Opening: Friday 5 May @6:00pm
BIA 41 Grafton Street, WINDSOR
Recent Exhibitions
24 March - 31 March 2023
Annual Members' Exhibition | Brisbane Institute of Art
Brisbane Institute of Art Annual Members' Exhibition
You are warmly invited to our annual members’ exhibition for 2023, to be held in BIA’s Metcalfe Gallery from Friday 24 March – Friday 31 March. Opening night will be on Friday 24 March at 6.30pm following the Annual General Meeting.
This year’s exhibition is a very special celebration as the annual members’ exhibition was not held in 2022 due to the flood. Works in a broad range of media are on display; drawings, paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, sculpture..
A $250 ‘Exhibitors’ Prize will be awarded to the artist whose work receives the most votes in a secret ballot open to everyone, including participating members in the show. People are invited to vote for their choice of the 3 best works in the show, and the winning artist will be awarded the prize at the Opening.
The show will be open to viewing for the purposes of voting from 10am on Friday morning, and votes can be cast at the opening event as well.
This year’s exhibition is a very special celebration as the annual members’ exhibition was not held in 2022 due to the flood. Works in a broad range of media are on display; drawings, paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, sculpture..
A $250 ‘Exhibitors’ Prize will be awarded to the artist whose work receives the most votes in a secret ballot open to everyone, including participating members in the show. People are invited to vote for their choice of the 3 best works in the show, and the winning artist will be awarded the prize at the Opening.
The show will be open to viewing for the purposes of voting from 10am on Friday morning, and votes can be cast at the opening event as well.
Recent Exhibitions
11 March - 22 March 2023
The Solace of Grass | Sally Cox | Nameer Davis | Barbara Penrose
Sally Cox | Nameer Davis | Barbara Penrose The Solace of Grass
Hi Everyone - you're warmly invited to our opening, or to attend during the run of the show. If you can't make it and would like to see images, let me know and I'll send you a link to a Wordpress post in due time.
Regards Nameer, Barbara & Sally
Regards Nameer, Barbara & Sally
Recent Exhibitions
23 February - 8 March 2023
Fluid | Peter Biddulph
Peter Biddulph Fluid
Fluid presents a development of forms thrown on the wheel then altered while still in a very plastic state. The exhibition features wheel thrown, hand built and slip cast works in coarse dark stoneware clays or fine white porcelain. The series Sea of Clouds utilises the fluidity of both form and glaze to create an impression of sky viewed from above the cloud cover.
Many of the vessels would lend themselves well for use with Moribana or Nageire Ikebana arrangements and work-specific Ikebana displays will be installed by Sogetsu Ikebana teacher Vernisher Wooh.
All works were high fired to 1280°C and are thus functional and watertight.
Images and details of works will be published on www.ceramicdesign.org following the exhibition.
Many of the vessels would lend themselves well for use with Moribana or Nageire Ikebana arrangements and work-specific Ikebana displays will be installed by Sogetsu Ikebana teacher Vernisher Wooh.
All works were high fired to 1280°C and are thus functional and watertight.
Images and details of works will be published on www.ceramicdesign.org following the exhibition.
Recent Exhibitions
Recent Exhibitions
14 January - 7 February 2023
TACIT |
TACIT
Few other spheres of culture simultaneously celebrate, scrutinise and test the notion of tacit meanings to the degree inherent in the arts. In most cases, the generation of a creative work will reflect many layers of meaning in nuanced ways unobtainable through a straight-forward literal form.
This exhibition presents four fundamentally diverse bodies of work, which range from pieces that play on your sensory responses while elusively evading any attempts at defining any specific meanings, to ones that tease your cognitive abilities by offering potentially recognisable fragments of meaning through the choice or juxtaposition of materials, motifs or subjects - only to present you with more layers that allude to additional ways of reading the works - while other pieces may challenge you to ponder the implicit dangers that emerge when the interpretive nature of cultural or historical discourse begins to be stripped of its consensus base of agreed meaning or ‘facts’.
Whatever the point of engagement that works for you, this exhibition will provide a great way to start your art viewing year, and is definitely a show to visit more than once!
This exhibition presents four fundamentally diverse bodies of work, which range from pieces that play on your sensory responses while elusively evading any attempts at defining any specific meanings, to ones that tease your cognitive abilities by offering potentially recognisable fragments of meaning through the choice or juxtaposition of materials, motifs or subjects - only to present you with more layers that allude to additional ways of reading the works - while other pieces may challenge you to ponder the implicit dangers that emerge when the interpretive nature of cultural or historical discourse begins to be stripped of its consensus base of agreed meaning or ‘facts’.
Whatever the point of engagement that works for you, this exhibition will provide a great way to start your art viewing year, and is definitely a show to visit more than once!
Recent Exhibitions
11 November - 23 November 2022
Under the Spotlight | Christine Atkins
Christine Atkins Under the Spotlight
'Under the Spotlight' is an exhibition of new paintings of still life and outdoor subjects. The colours of life glow vividly under the spotlight and the landscape shines brightly under the warmth of our Queensland sun. These are the colours I have tried to catch in my paintings.
Please join me to celebrate my exhibition
Friday 11th November from 6 - 8 pm
Metcalfe Gallery
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton St, Windsor
Exhibition: Friday 11 November to Wednesday 23 November
Gallery hours 10am - 4pm every day
The exhibition will contain around 50 paintings. I will be there each day - so come in and say hello.
Phone: 0449 601 563
Email: art@christineatkins.com.au
Please join me to celebrate my exhibition
Friday 11th November from 6 - 8 pm
Metcalfe Gallery
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton St, Windsor
Exhibition: Friday 11 November to Wednesday 23 November
Gallery hours 10am - 4pm every day
The exhibition will contain around 50 paintings. I will be there each day - so come in and say hello.
Phone: 0449 601 563
Email: art@christineatkins.com.au
Recent Exhibitions
28 October - 8 November 2022
Travelling Again | Rick Everingham
Rick Everingham Travelling Again
Desley and I have just spent three wonderful months back in Italy, finding new material, and also re-experiencing Italy's sights, sounds and smells.
I believe these properties somehow work their way into my paintings, and it is very important for me to regularly refresh these sensations.
The obvious title for this exhibition is "Travelling Again"
We take great pleasure in inviting you and your friends to this exhibition of my most recent paintings.
Please join us for opening drinks on
Friday 28th October from 6 - 8 pm
Metcalfe Gallery
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton St, Windsor
Exhibition: Friday 28 October to Tuesday 8 November 2022
Gallery hours 10am to 4pm weekdays, 10am to 5pm weekends
Preview all paintings on: www.rickeveringham.com.au
email: restudio@ozemail.com.au tel: 0488 594 616
I believe these properties somehow work their way into my paintings, and it is very important for me to regularly refresh these sensations.
The obvious title for this exhibition is "Travelling Again"
We take great pleasure in inviting you and your friends to this exhibition of my most recent paintings.
Please join us for opening drinks on
Friday 28th October from 6 - 8 pm
Metcalfe Gallery
Brisbane Institute of Art
41 Grafton St, Windsor
Exhibition: Friday 28 October to Tuesday 8 November 2022
Gallery hours 10am to 4pm weekdays, 10am to 5pm weekends
Preview all paintings on: www.rickeveringham.com.au
email: restudio@ozemail.com.au tel: 0488 594 616
Recent Exhibitions
14 October - 21 October 2022
Metropolitan Exhibition | Creative Generation Excellence Award
Creative Generation Excellence Award Metropolitan Exhibition
The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art recognise and promote excellence in senior visual art education throughout Queensland state and non-state schools.
Since 1990, the program has helped raise community awareness of the degree of sophistication in concepts, diversity of technical competence, and the high standard of visual art education in Queensland secondary schools.
Since 1990, the program has helped raise community awareness of the degree of sophistication in concepts, diversity of technical competence, and the high standard of visual art education in Queensland secondary schools.
Recent Exhibitions
30 September - 8 October 2022
Student Exhibition VIII | Kinyu Ink Studio
Kinyu Ink Studio Student Exhibition VIII
Kinyu Ink Studio is a school founded and run by Sensei Yumiko Kigoshi. Yumiko is a Master Japanese Ink Brush painter, and is founder and director of the Qld Kinyu Sumi-e Academy (a local branch of the International Sumi-e Association). Yumiko also holds the rank of 8th Dan calligrapher with the prestigious Syogeiin school of Japanese calligraphy.
Bringing these two ancient and complimentary arts together, Yumiko teaches both calligraphy and Japanese Ink Brush painting under the banner of “Kinyu Ink Studio”.
Bringing these two ancient and complimentary arts together, Yumiko teaches both calligraphy and Japanese Ink Brush painting under the banner of “Kinyu Ink Studio”.
Recent Exhibitions
16 September - 27 September 2022
Dragon and Blossom | Yumiko Kygoshi
Yumiko Kygoshi Dragon and Blossom
Enjoy Sumi-E (Japanese ink art) in a new exhibition, ‘Dragon and Blossom’ by artist Yumiko Kigoshi at the Brisbane Institute of Art this September 16-27.
Sumi-E uses black ink and carefully curated white space to create stunning artworks of traditional landscapes and imagery.
The main theme of this exhibition is the dragon – a legendary creature in Japanese mythology and folklore.
Sumi-E uses black ink and carefully curated white space to create stunning artworks of traditional landscapes and imagery.
The main theme of this exhibition is the dragon – a legendary creature in Japanese mythology and folklore.
Recent Exhibitions
16 September - 27 September 2022
The Figure | Monday Night Life Drawing
Monday Night Life Drawing The Figure
A dedicated group of artists of some thirty years experience at the BIA invite you to their first show of Life Drawings and Finished Artworks at the Brisbane Institute of Art this Friday 16th September, 6:30 pm until 9:00pm. Exhibition continue until 27th September.
Recent Exhibitions
15 September - 28 September 2022
Drift | Peter Biddulph
Peter Biddulph Drift
This new body of work is comprised of Southern Ice porcelain and coarse, dark stoneware.
In this work I have further explored form using some experimental techniques to discover what may be possible during and post construction.
The collection features a variety of surfaces, some iridescent, some deeply textured, achieved through experimentation with new techniques and surface finishes, and introduces some recently developed matte macro crystalline glazes.
While some works have a lustrous quality reminiscent of raku ware, all work is high fired and thus functional and watertight.
Drift is open daily from 10am to 4pm including weekends and from 6 to 8pm Thursday evenings.
Following the exhibition all works may be viewed at www.ceramicdesign.org
In this work I have further explored form using some experimental techniques to discover what may be possible during and post construction.
The collection features a variety of surfaces, some iridescent, some deeply textured, achieved through experimentation with new techniques and surface finishes, and introduces some recently developed matte macro crystalline glazes.
While some works have a lustrous quality reminiscent of raku ware, all work is high fired and thus functional and watertight.
Drift is open daily from 10am to 4pm including weekends and from 6 to 8pm Thursday evenings.
Following the exhibition all works may be viewed at www.ceramicdesign.org
Recent Exhibitions
2 September - 13 September 2022
Existence is Fertile | Carmel Lumley
Carmel Lumley Existence is Fertile
A playful ceramic exploration of the twin themes of Change and Growth, as seen through the lens of the Natural World
Recent Exhibitions
19 August - 30 August 2022
Elemental | Ceramic Arts Queensland
Ceramic Arts Queensland Elemental
The exhibition shows the diversity of contemporary ceramic art practise, with sculptural work, decorative objects, and functional ware on display. Many of the pieces will be for sale.
“The astonishing upswing in ceramic activity is bringing a new energy to current practice, and never before has there been such a varied array of styles and techniques, some completely new to today’s audiences. It is a truly exciting time to be creating in clay” (Dianne Peach, President, Ceramic Arts Queensland).
“The astonishing upswing in ceramic activity is bringing a new energy to current practice, and never before has there been such a varied array of styles and techniques, some completely new to today’s audiences. It is a truly exciting time to be creating in clay” (Dianne Peach, President, Ceramic Arts Queensland).
Recent Exhibitions
5 August - 17 August 2022
The Visitation | Kerry Holland
Kerry Holland The Visitation
Making art is my way of exploring ideas of tenderness, imperfection, memory and narrative. This exhibition is based on my contemplation of the sentence, ‘And Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months.’ from the Christian gospel of Luke (1:56). Contemplating how these two pregnant women spent their time together for three months and what it would mean having a visitor stay for that length of time has been fascinating. To do this work I am drawing on life experience, everyday domestic pattern, clues from history, biblical passages, Ignatian spirituality and other narratives to produce abstract, symbolic and expressive pieces. Although the work is informed by Christian tradition and spirituality, I think it will be generally accessible because the experiences are translatable.
Kerry Holland
Kerry Holland
Recent Exhibitions
25 July - 17 August 2022
Blessing of Unicorns | Karl de Waal
Karl de Waal Blessing of Unicorns
The last couple of years have been trying times. With an inability to move freely we have been forced to look for the beauty and magic in the banality of the everyday while hoping for a better tomorrow. This sculpture is a result of hope. Vintage saw-horses and vintage furniture legs have been combined to create a visual reference to the mythical Unicorn. Utilising garish paint combinations, shimmering glitter and a dash of irony these objects transcend the mediocrity of their origins becoming something more, metamorphosing into blessing of Unicorns. (Karl de Waal.)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
BIA has a strict policy of only double vaccinated people being able to attend the gallery and studios.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
BIA has a strict policy of only double vaccinated people being able to attend the gallery and studios.
Recent Exhibitions
4 December - 10 December 2021
BIA End of Semester Exhibition 2021 |
BIA End of Semester Exhibition 2021
The exhibition covers both levels of the wonderful studios and gallery at Windsor. Hundreds of pieces produced by students during the semester are on show. We encouraged you to invite family and friends to visit the show over the weekend and during the week. Once again, we are very pleased to share this celebration of the year's creative output with the community.
If you would like to learn more about the different classes on offer at BIA, be sure to visit this vibrant student exhibition.
Hours: 10.00am - 4:00pm daily
If you would like to learn more about the different classes on offer at BIA, be sure to visit this vibrant student exhibition.
Hours: 10.00am - 4:00pm daily
Recent Exhibitions
25 February - 9 March 2022
Paper Scissors Flower | Gabriella Veidt
Gabriella Veidt Paper Scissors Flower
This project contemplates beauty found anywhere; of light and colour, of light and darkness, the passing of time, getting older. I've used mostly dried-up flowers to explore this. The collection consists of soft pastel works, papercuts and one artist's book. I tend to find my subjects while walking in the bush or neighbourhood. They are objects that at first glance seem pretty ordinary, but if I take a closer look, colours reveal themselves, light, and even stories. These unremarkable encounters bring me such joy that I thought it might be worth sharing.
Opening Friday 25 February 6pm - 8pm.
Please contact Gabriella if you are planning to attend 0428 777 164.
Exhibition continues 26 February - 9 March
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
BIA has a strict policy of only double vaccinated people being able to attend the gallery and studios.
Opening Friday 25 February 6pm - 8pm.
Please contact Gabriella if you are planning to attend 0428 777 164.
Exhibition continues 26 February - 9 March
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
BIA has a strict policy of only double vaccinated people being able to attend the gallery and studios.
Recent Exhibitions
11 February - 23 February 2022
The Goat Stand | Colin Peile
Colin Peile The Goat Stand
Colin has had 2 previous solo exhibitions at the Metcalfe gallery. This one called “The Goat Stand” involves a review of his 62 years and his small attempts to change things. The goal being to better understand our society, particularly to make sense of what is going wrong and how things could be better. There will be 60 paintings on display and 20 paper sculptures.
BIA has a strict policy of only double vaccinated people being able to attend. As a result of Covid, there is a staggered opening, on Friday 11 February, with 3 time slots. To help with planning please rsvp mcpeile@gmail.com and nominate which time spot you would like to attend on Friday 11 February.
12:00am to 4.30pm
5:00pm to 6.30pm
7:00pm to 8.30pm
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm or Saturday and Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm. Colin will be in the gallery on the weekends.
BIA has a strict policy of only double vaccinated people being able to attend. As a result of Covid, there is a staggered opening, on Friday 11 February, with 3 time slots. To help with planning please rsvp mcpeile@gmail.com and nominate which time spot you would like to attend on Friday 11 February.
12:00am to 4.30pm
5:00pm to 6.30pm
7:00pm to 8.30pm
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm or Saturday and Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm. Colin will be in the gallery on the weekends.
Recent Exhibitions
4 December - 10 December 2021
BIA End of Semester Exhibition 2021 |
BIA End of Semester Exhibition 2021
The exhibition covers both levels of the wonderful studios and gallery at Windsor. Hundreds of pieces produced by students during the semester are on show. We encouraged you to invite family and friends to visit the show over the weekend and during the week. Once again, we are very pleased to share this celebration of the year's creative output with the community.
If you would like to learn more about the different classes on offer at BIA, be sure to visit this vibrant student exhibition.
Hours: 10.00am - 4:00pm daily
If you would like to learn more about the different classes on offer at BIA, be sure to visit this vibrant student exhibition.
Hours: 10.00am - 4:00pm daily
Recent Exhibitions
28 January - 8 February 2022
Toward the Sea | Lesleigh Stewart
Lesleigh Stewart Toward the Sea
Much of our viewpoint in recent times has turned inward towards ourselves. Our focus narrowed throughout stages of isolation. Our worlds have shrunk at times to spaces we could not leave. My response was to look towards the sea, to turn my gaze outwards. To reflect and take a breath in this natural world. The seductive, expansive vistas of the ocean provided a place to go.
Recent Exhibitions
5 November - 16 November 2021
The Lower Brisbane River at Night | John Forster
John Forster The Lower Brisbane River at Night
For nearly thirty years I have lived near the Brisbane River, looking North and East across its lower reaches. I love the visual ambiguity created by the night, the glare, colours and shadows of artificial lights hiding as much as they reveal. Downstream from the Apollo Ferry Terminal it is increasing industrial and open space compared to commercial and residential use, determining a pattern of lights appearing and disappearing as activities start and change and cease. But I have been highly selective, ignoring the well-lit Fisherman’s Island in favour of the largely unlit mangroves of Boggy Creek, and using the Gateway Bridge as a vantage point rather than as subject matter. And, interested in visual ambiguity, I veer between abstraction and representation, with many of the works being studies for other works in the show.
Recent Exhibitions
21 October - 3 November 2021
Metamorphosis | Yoshiko McGregor
Yoshiko McGregor Metamorphosis
Figurative and animal form ceramics inspired by Japanese mythology
Recent Exhibitions
21 October - 3 November 2021
Call Me | David Parker
David Parker Call Me
Paintings by David Parker
Opening 6:00pm Friday 22 October
Opening 6:00pm Friday 22 October
Recent Exhibitions
9 October - 16 October 2021
Creative Generation Excellence Award Metropolitan | Group Show
Group Show Creative Generation Excellence Award Metropolitan
The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art recognise and promote excellence in senior visual art education throughout Queensland state and non-state schools.
Since 1990, the program has helped raise community awareness of the degree of sophistication in concepts, diversity of technical competence, and the high standard of visual art education in Queensland secondary schools.
Submissions for the 2021 program have closed. Winners will be announced in September/October 2021.
Image: 2020 Excellence Award Winner: Lara Madeline Rand The Tide’s Lament, Mansfield State High School
Since 1990, the program has helped raise community awareness of the degree of sophistication in concepts, diversity of technical competence, and the high standard of visual art education in Queensland secondary schools.
Submissions for the 2021 program have closed. Winners will be announced in September/October 2021.
Image: 2020 Excellence Award Winner: Lara Madeline Rand The Tide’s Lament, Mansfield State High School
Recent Exhibitions
25 September - 5 October 2021
Come As You Are | Group Show
Group Show Come As You Are
This exhibition is a display of works by a network of artists and artworkers both working and practising in the Moreton Bay region and greater Brisbane area. Artists were invited to ‘Come as you are’, no theme, no particular concept, just an exploration of their own unique contemporary practice. There is a variety of practices, concepts and mediums including but not limited to painting, photography, sculpture and ceramics. A must see exhibition with an intriguing cast of artists.
Exhibiting Artists: Jordan Azcune, Danielle Berry, Leah Booth, Mel Brady, Chelsea Chua, Brittany Dale, Karl de Waal, Deborah Eddy, Georgia Hayward, Anita Holtsclaw, Yi-Jung Hsien, Tim Kerr, Kirsten Lawlor , Halley Martin, Julie Martin, Rebecca Piper, Nina Pye, Taryn Raffan, Hayley Roberts, Cecilia Rollinson, Simon Suckling, Karen Waddell.
Opening Event: 25 September from 6pm.
Exhibiting Artists: Jordan Azcune, Danielle Berry, Leah Booth, Mel Brady, Chelsea Chua, Brittany Dale, Karl de Waal, Deborah Eddy, Georgia Hayward, Anita Holtsclaw, Yi-Jung Hsien, Tim Kerr, Kirsten Lawlor , Halley Martin, Julie Martin, Rebecca Piper, Nina Pye, Taryn Raffan, Hayley Roberts, Cecilia Rollinson, Simon Suckling, Karen Waddell.
Opening Event: 25 September from 6pm.
APPLYING FOR AN EXHIBITION
Metcalfe Gallery, located within the Brisbane Institute of Art building in Windsor, is a contemporary exhibition space that aims to present a dynamic program of exhibitions across its three gallery spaces. Central to the exhibition program is the presentation of a visual culture which honours risk, experimentation and creativity, and stimulates dialogue and debate, especially amongst the BIA audience.
Artistic Aims of Metcalfe Gallery
- To develop and extend critical debate about contemporary visual art and culture.
- To create opportunities for emerging artists, writers and curators challenging the boundaries of contemporary visual practice.
- To encourage and support ambitious projects by less established artists.
- To promote the exchange of exhibitions, ideas and practices between artists, writers, curators and a diverse audience.
- To introduce BIA students to art work which extends their understanding of what contemporary art can be.
How to Apply: Exhibitions
Exhibition proposals and applications are to be emailed to enquiries@brisart.org or posted to Metcalfe Gallery, PO Box 2083, Windsor 4030.
Eligibility
Contemporary artists working professionally in any visual arts medium are eligible to apply for exhibitions in Metcalfe Gallery art spaces. Students and artists engaged in full-time study may also apply for exhibitions.
Program Structure
Metcalfe Gallery accepts applications from individual artists, collaborations between two or more artists and artist groups, with or without a curator.
Artists/curators can make applications which are developmental in nature and involve a future body of work, or the exploration of a particular idea. To avoid misinterpretation, it is important that written material presented be especially clear and concise. If approved, an artist or curator will have the scope to develop the exhibition. In the case where an idea is approved, the basic character of the idea must remain throughout.
Artists/curators can also apply to exhibit a particular completed body of work to which only minor changes will take place. In this instance, it is expected that the work seen by the committee will be that actually proposed for the exhibition and not just an indication of it.
TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Please ensure that you understand the gallery rental conditions (see below). When applying for an exhibition at Metcalfe Gallery, you should include:
- The preferred date for the exhibition: see the 2023 and 2024 Gallery Dates tabs above
- Relevant visual material of the best possible quality (details and installation views).
- Please remember to indicate whether or not the work viewed is the work proposed for exhibition. Preferred visual materials: 12 digital images on CD , 1 DVD (10 minutes max.), slides, catalogues, photographs, colour photocopies, a website or any other printed material. In the case of group exhibitions, no more than 6 images/5 minutes moving image per person. Material must be clearly labelled with the artist's name, title of work and date of execution. N.B. Safe return of improperly labelled material cannot be guaranteed. Do not send original or irreplaceable material.
- A synopsis for the planned exhibition. This should be a clear and concise description of the exhibition and its ideas. It should not be longer than one A4 page. It should include a discussion of themes, theoretical background and reasons for wanting to show at Metcalfe Gallery. It should make clear what the relationship is between ideas and artworks. It should also include a description of the visual appearance of the exhibition, including the number and dimensions of works and the amount of space required, how the work will be installed and details of participants. The clearer the picture applicants are able to provide, the more informed the assessment of the proposal can be.
- A selected up-to-date curriculum vitae abridged to no more than one A4 page. For group shows, applicants are asked to abridge biographical information to half a page per artist.
- If posting or bringing in applications please provide a large, stamped and self addressed envelope to ensure the return of your material. Metcalfe Gallery cannot return visual materials if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is not supplied.
Insurance
Successful applicants wishing to be fully insured against fire, flood, theft, loss or damage must organise this independently.
Checklist
Have you included the following?
- Name, address, email address and contact number
- Proposal
- CV
- Labelled visual material (CD, DVD and / or slides)
NB. Gallery staff are not able to contact artists to seek material missing from proposals.
Gallery Plans
Click to view the Gallery Plan. If your work is to be site-specific it would be beneficial to view the space personally.
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: 2023 $ 595.00 (plus $50 refundable bond) 2024 $ 625.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)
- Space 1B Metcalfe Gallery: 2023 $ 595.00 (plus $50 refundable bond) 2024 $ 625.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)
- Foyer Metcalfe Gallery: 2023 $ 595.00 (plus $50 refundable bond) 2024 $ 625.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)
- Utilize two spaces: 2023 $ 1100.00 (plus $50 refundable bond) 2024 $ 1155.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)
- Utilize three spaces: 2023 $ 1620.00 (plus $50 refundable bond) 2024 $ 1700.00 (plus $50 refundable bond)
Current BIA members are entitled to a 10% discount. Longer periods can be negotiated but are not advised. NOTE : In order to be familiar with the spaces and the way the gallery is set up, it is highly recommended that artists and exhibitors visit the gallery and discuss arrangements with the gallery staff prior to booking.
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. The exhibition must remain fully installed for the full duration of the advertised period.
- Promotion of exhibition:– It is the artist’s responsibility to promote the exhibition (i.e. printing and mailing costs). 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. ONLY PENCIL MAY BE USED TO MARK THE WALLS AS A GUIDE TO HANGING. STICKY TAPE, OR ANY OTHER FORMS OF ADHESIVE ARE GENERALLY NOT ACCEPTABLE TO USE FOR HANGING WORKS - AND DEFINITELY NO SELF-ADHESIVE VELCRO IS TO BE USED (stapling the Velcro to the wall is acceptable in some circumstances).
- 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.
- Rub out any pencil marks etc.
- Fill all holes using filler, sand back when dry and paint using roller and paint supplied.
- Plinths need to be left in good condition.
- Clean roller and tray in sculpture room sink at back of building.
- Sweep or vacuum gallery floor.
- Return all equipment to the administration staff.
Gallery Bookings 2023
| Space | Start Date | Finish Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, January 12, 2023 | Wednesday, January 25, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, January 26, 2023 | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, February 9, 2023 | Wednesday, February 22, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, February 23, 2023 | Wednesday, March 8, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, March 9, 2023 | Wednesday, March 22, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Friday, March 31, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, April 1, 2023 | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, April 20, 2023 | Wednesday, May 3, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, May 4, 2023 | Wednesday, May 31, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Friday, June 9, 2023 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, July 6, 2023 | Wednesday, July 19, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Wednesday, August 2, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, August 3, 2023 | Wednesday, August 16, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, August 17, 2023 | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, August 31, 2023 | Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, September 14, 2023 | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, September 28, 2023 | Wednesday, Octoberber 11, 2023 |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, October 12, 2023 | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Wednesday, November 08, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 |
| A | |||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, November 23, 2023 | Saturday, December 9, 2023 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
Gallery Bookings 2024
| Space | Start Date | Finish Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, February 01, 2024 | Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, February 29, 2024 | Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Wednesday, March 27, 2024 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Wednesday, May 31, 2024 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Friday, June 7, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Saturday, June 8, 2024 | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||
| Foyer | Thursday, July 4, 2024 | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, August 15, 2024 | Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, August 29, 2024 | Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, September 12, 2024 | Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Wednesday, Octoberber 09, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, October 24, 2024 | Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Thursday, November 7, 2024 | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| Foyer | Booked | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | Saturday, December 7, 2024 |
| A | Booked | ||
| B | Booked | ||