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Gallery Hire - FAQs
Can anyone exhibit? Yes, you do not have to be a member to exhibit. Bookings are subject to curatorial approval and the timetable. What kind of works can I exhibit? As the gallery is adjacent to a print workshop, preference is given to prints, works on paper and artist's books. However paintings, photography, sculptures and installations have been successfully exhibited. See the floor plan below for an indication of hanging space. The Firestation reserves the right to determine the suitability of all work for exhibition, so your proposal must include examples of your work. Is there a hanging system? Yes, for both framed and unframed works on paper. We have installed a multiple metal strip/magnet system that allows easy hanging of unframed works with magnets. There are also display cases for Artist books etc available. How many works can I exhibit? Check the floor plan below for dimensions. Allow reasonable space between works. If you have additional works, the Print Workshop and the Community Arts room may also be available to hang in, at no extra charge. What does it cost? Main Gallery hire is $450 per week, ($360 per week for members) with a minimum hire period of 3 weeks. The workshop wall space and or the Back Room Gallery are at times available for separate hire / or additional hire for an additional cost. Contact us for details There is a twenty per cent commission on sales. See the contract for further details. You are required to sit the show on Saturdays. A deposit of one week's hire is required to secure your booking with the balance due one month before the exhibition date. This deposit is non-refundable. You are also responsible for catering for the exhibition opening if you choose to have one. What if I need help with my show? You can ask one of our approved curators to help you. They charge a fee that you negotiate with them. You can also hire the services of a PR writer if you choose. |
The Firestation welcomes exhibition proposals from individuals and groups, and submissions are selected by appraisal of the merit of the application against factors such as technical excellence, conceptual and aesthetic integrity, or the community cultural benefits of an individual project. Technical excellence refers to the quality with which an art object is constructed, and is important in maintaining a high standard of artworks that exhibit in the space. This also plays a role in the educational aspect of the Firestation’s activities, as for beginner printmakers the opportunity to closely examine high quality technical execution in a finished work of art is immensely beneficial in gaining a well-rounded knowledge of the possibilities that can be attained through various forms of printmaking. Conceptual and aesthetic integrity relates to the ability of an artwork to convey an idea, emotion, or aesthetic vision successfully; while community cultural development principles guide the selection of projects that have wide reaching benefits for those involved. Following these guidelines, which may or may not be mutually exclusive, allows for the diverse array of exhibitions to be programmed for the gallery space. Embracing this diversity is part of the strategy that underpins the Firestation’s ethos and activities. It also allows for a unique visitor experience - one day a visitor to the Firestation Gallery may come across the exuberant works of artists with intellectual disability who work with a community service providers, the following week the highly developed works of an established professional artist who may be a leader in their field, or an emerging artist who recently graduated from fine art tertiary studies and are looking for a supporting environment to commence their exhibiting career, will be on show.
The inclusive spirit of the organisation means that we cater for all level of expertise, while maintaining a high standard of exhibition and display practice.
The inclusive spirit of the organisation means that we cater for all level of expertise, while maintaining a high standard of exhibition and display practice.
