Exhibit at Yarra Sculpture Gallery
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2018
The Yarra Sculpture Gallery is taking applications to exhibit in 2018. We welcome proposals from emerging / established artists, interstate and overseas artists, curators, arts collectives, organisations, independent launches and festivals, with preference given to artists who work in installation and sculpture.
To support our artists, the Yarra Sculpture Gallery takes no commission and keeps the exhibition rates low and affordable. We are an accessible, contemporary platform for artists in all stages of their career to exhibit their work.
All applications to exhibit are considered by the Contemporary Sculptors Association Committee.
Open call for applications
Current CSA membership is required at $60
Please note: The artist must become a member before their exhibition commences. You do not need to be a member when applying
Gallery Rates:
Projection Room: $200
Gallery 1: $400
Gallery 2: $900
Gallery 3: $300
Whole Space: $1800
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are advised to email the committee a single PDF document saved as the applicant's name.
Please include the following:
Email: yarrasculpturegallery@gmail.com with the subject heading “Attention to the Curator"
Please do not exceed 3MB in file size
Please note:
THE GALLERY
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES
SOLO/GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
Applicants are advised to submit a 250 (max) oposal, five images of recent / relevant work (1 MB maximum per image) or
three images per artist and a one-page resume per artist.
Please contact the Gallery Manager for details at yarrasculpturegallery@gmail.com
The Yarra Sculpture Gallery is taking applications to exhibit in 2018. We welcome proposals from emerging / established artists, interstate and overseas artists, curators, arts collectives, organisations, independent launches and festivals, with preference given to artists who work in installation and sculpture.
To support our artists, the Yarra Sculpture Gallery takes no commission and keeps the exhibition rates low and affordable. We are an accessible, contemporary platform for artists in all stages of their career to exhibit their work.
All applications to exhibit are considered by the Contemporary Sculptors Association Committee.
Open call for applications
Current CSA membership is required at $60
Please note: The artist must become a member before their exhibition commences. You do not need to be a member when applying
Gallery Rates:
Projection Room: $200
Gallery 1: $400
Gallery 2: $900
Gallery 3: $300
Whole Space: $1800
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are advised to email the committee a single PDF document saved as the applicant's name.
Please include the following:
- Name and contact details
- Title of Exhibition
- 50 - 250 word (max) Artist/Exhibition statement
- Tell us your Gallery preference - list in order of preference
- Indicate your preference for the first half or second half of 2018
- Provide 6-10 images of your current work
- Your CV
- For a Group Show: three images per artist and a one-page resume per artist.
Email: yarrasculpturegallery@gmail.com with the subject heading “Attention to the Curator"
Please do not exceed 3MB in file size
Please note:
- It is important that you are familiar with the space before applying.
- Applicants who do not address all requirements risk their application not being considered.
- 50% of the rate is due within two weeks of accepting the show - no exceptions.
- $200 bond
THE GALLERY
- A three week exhibition (including install and de-install)
- Does not take a commission on solid works
- Line listing in Art Almanac
- Promotion of your show on social media (Facebook and Instagram)
- Emailed invitation to the YSG mailing list
- Provision of basic tools (ladder, hammer, nails, screws, drill and level)
- Will mind the Gallery every Friday
- Set up and clean up on opening night
- The gallery is open to the public 4 days per week, excluding public holidays. Our opening hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11am - 4pm.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transportation of all work to and from the Gallery within time-frames of install and deinstall
- Exhibition installed within the time-frame of gallery opening hours to the public
- Payment of 50% deposit upon acceptance of the show
- Insurance of your work ( duration of your exhibition) if desired
- Any specialised or additional equipment required (eg: projectors, special plinths, etc)
- Gallery sitting for 1 day per week, per exhibition space occupied (Thurs, Sat and Sun) for the duration of the exhibition.
- Returning the gallery space to its original condition at close of exhibition (Ie: patching walls, removing all artwork, putting gallery tools away, clearing debris and removing rubbish) - $200 bond returned upon completion
- To comply with OH&S if installing at heights above 2 metres
- To comply to the conditions of the contract
SOLO/GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
Applicants are advised to submit a 250 (max) oposal, five images of recent / relevant work (1 MB maximum per image) or
three images per artist and a one-page resume per artist.
Please contact the Gallery Manager for details at yarrasculpturegallery@gmail.com
EVENTS, PROJECTS & SHORT TERM STUDIO HIRE:
YSG provides 4 affordable spaces to artists to create and document in-between exhibitions. Slots vary from 24 hours
to 3 weeks in length. Please contact the Gallery Manager, for details.
2018 SUMMER ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM:
Successful applicants pay an affordable rental and bond. For further details please email Yarra Sculpture Gallery
YSG is currently seeking expressions of interests for exhibitions and events in 2018.
For details, please contact yarrasculpturegallery@gmail.com
YSG provides 4 affordable spaces to artists to create and document in-between exhibitions. Slots vary from 24 hours
to 3 weeks in length. Please contact the Gallery Manager, for details.
2018 SUMMER ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM:
Successful applicants pay an affordable rental and bond. For further details please email Yarra Sculpture Gallery
YSG is currently seeking expressions of interests for exhibitions and events in 2018.
For details, please contact yarrasculpturegallery@gmail.com
