INFORMATION FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS AND GALLERY HIRE
We are always looking for new artists to showcase their work at our gallery! We are now open for proposals in 2010/2011.
Who Can Exhibit
We try to support artists young and old, who are making new, original art of any medium, whether it be aerosol, painting, photography, installation or otherwise. You do not require an arts degree to exhibit with us, nor is it restricted to only graff/street art based styles; however we do ask for a certain standard/ originality and skill from exhibiting artists.
Conditions/Cost/Commission
* All exhibitions must run for a minimum of 2 weeks. Cost to exhibit is $570/fortnight
* Additional week(s) at $250/week
* A non-refundable 50% Deposit is required on approval and confirmation of dates. The remaining Hire Cost must be paid for two weeks before set up
* The commission fee on consigned artwork is 25% on all sold works, Further 2% on Eftpos/Credit Card transactions
* Installation and hanging usually occurs on Thursday evenings, with the Opening Reception on the following Friday Evening between 6-9pm
What the Cost Covers
* Staff and Supervison of Exhibition during advertised Opening Hours
* Eftpos and Credit Card Facilities
* Bar Sales and Bar Staff for Opening Reception
* Free and Continuing Promotion of your Artist Bio and Press Release on At Large Gallery's Website and Networks
* Promotion of Opening Night and Press Release to the Gallery’s Extensive Mailing List
* Assistance in Curating and Installation of Exhibit
* Basic materials needed for Hanging and Installation
* Managing of all sales
* Recommendation for Sponsorships and Printing
* Music and Sound System for Opening Reception
* Projector for Opening Reception if requested
* All Power, outgoings, rates and lighting costs
* Main Street Exposure- Window display and painting of gallery walls are permitted
* Flier Printing if opted (A6 one-sided color card/ additional $250 per 3000 copies/ roughly 4 day turnaround)
* Advice in further promoting the event
* Basic equipment and paint to return gallery to original condition
What the Artist Is Responsible For
* Transport of artwork to/ from gallery
* Flyer design and printing (unless opted as above)
* Complimentary Food and Alcohol for Opening Reception
* Specialist Insurance if required
* Returning Gallery to pre-exhibition condition after Show
* Flier Distribution and Additional Promotion of Show
How To Apply
The application process is simple. Yes we do accept group show proposals, and it is a good way to share the cost if you are on a tight budget, however we are a small space and do prefer solo shows.
If you are interested in exhibiting at AT LARGE, EMAIL US with the following details and we will contact you within a week.
* Your Name
* Best Phone Number to reach you on
* Your idea for exhibition and what it would involve
* Ideal time frame or dates and Duration of Exhibit
* Examples of your work either in small format jpeg or links to website or both
Please check out the space before you put in a proposal. Email us for pdf of floor plan and dimensions if required.
NB. If accepted for proposals, you will need to include such details in your exhibition flier as:
our logo, opening hours and phone or website
