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++ APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR  SOLO OR GROUP EXHIBITION IN 2011 ++

19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace is an art gallery located at Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. We are accepting proposals from Australian and International emerging and mid-career artists to participate in solo and group shows in 2011.

Emerging and established artists and group artists are welcome to apply. We are interested in arts practices that are re-defining the way contemporary art is viewed in Australia. 

Artists are selected based on the high standard of artworks, and the suitability of your portfolio to the contemporary criteria of our program.
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Guidelines & Hire Fees for Independtly Curated Shows Only 

TYPES OF EXHIBITIONS

  •    Solo  exhibitions
  •    Group exhibitions
  •    Special projects   
  •    Curated exhibitions
  •    Survey or large-scale exhibitions
Our gallery space has the capacity to accommodate large group or survey shows and be sectioned off to conduct separate exhibitions and events. Please Note: This will be based on high quality contemporary art works.
 

OUR FACILITIES

  •     Total wall space:  380sq.mtrs
  •     Daylight-filled gallery space with high ceilings
  •     Gallery separated into 5 sections -please refer to floor plan for measurements.
  •     Stockroom installed for easy perusal and storage.
  •     Jewelery pods available for show casing jewelery, miniature works and publications.
  •     Most of the sections walls are gyprock, one entire wall is concrete.
  •     Polished concrete floor.
  •     Courtyard/Bar area
  •      Artworks are hung using professional steel hanging systems.
  •     Professional lumen adjustable spotlights installed.
  •     Front Sales desk.
  •     Bar and smoking area
  •     Four quality gloss-coated plinths
  •     Basic kitchenette with food and beverage storage for events catering.
  •     Built-in surround-sound PA system,cables and mic.
  •     TV and DVD player with sound.
  •     4 dry tables and 50 stackable chairs available for events.

OUR GALLERY SECTIONS

Click on Galleries to view images.
 
 
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EXHIBITION FEES FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:  
 
PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
  • Design and printing of 1000 DL invites. $200
  • Postage to gallery database and artist guest list. $350
  • Artist Profile on gallery website. Free
  • Advertisements in Art Gallery Guide, Art Almanac.  Optional.
  • Exhibition promo on online art communities and websites. Free
  • Media Releases and E-mailouts. Free
  • Provide template for artwork didactic panels. Free
  • In-house display of artist information & price lists. Free

STAFFING, USE OF SPACE AND UTILITIES
  • Use of gallery wall & floor space.
  • Loan and use of professional installation and display materials.
  • Help with Installation and de-installation of works.
  • Management and sales of artwork.
  • Catering for opening nights including drinks.
  • Use of music PA system, TV screen and DVD player.
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    EXHIBITION FEE STRUCTURE FOR INDEPENDTLY CURATED SHOWS ONLY (EXCLUDING REPRESENTED AND INVITED ARTISTS)
     
    TWO WEEK BLOCK
    Gallery 1 -        $1,650 
    Gallery 2 -        $1,100
    Gallery 3 -        $1,430
     

    THREE WEEK BLOCK

    Gallery 1 -        $2,475
    Gallery 2 -        $1,650
    Gallery 3 -        $2,145
     
    Additional week is charged at:
     
    Gallery 1 - $825 p/w
    Gallery 2 -  $550 p/w
    Gallery 3 - $650 p/w
     
    Please note our exhibition block is 2 wk min./4 wk max.
     
    HIRE RATES ARE GST-INCLUSIVE.
     
    FOR INDEPENDENTLY-CURATED SHOWS WE TAKE 20%
    COMMISSION UPON SALE OF WORK.

    Gallery 4 is reserved for our resident jewelers and stockroom artists.
     
    Applications for Full Gallery Hire (Gallery 1, 2, 3, 4 + 5) are accepted for large survey or specially curated exhibitions of a high, professional standard. We schedule our calendars up to a year in advance, so for this section we prefer notification prior to proposing. Price upon application. 

    SMALL GALLERY HIRE 
    For those who would like to exhibit a small series of works, or exhibit in a site-specific area, we have a tiny nook gallery now available:
     
    Gallery 5 - $330 p/w
     
    Please note our exhibition block is 2 wk min./4 wk max.

     
    This rate includes:
    • Use of gallery wall space.
    • Loan and use of professional installation and display materials.
    • Help with Installation and de-installation of works.
    • Photographic documentation of exhibition (saved on CD upon request)
    • Management of artwork and artist enquiries.
    • Sales of artworks.

    Please contact the gallery if you have any queries pertaining to our exhibition guidelines, or for your application.

    Phone: 07 555 45 019



     
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    TO APPLY TO EXHIBIT PLEASE SUBMIT:

    •     Artist contact details.
    •     List of participating artists (if group).
    •     One page rationale about your proposed exhibition.
    •     Up to 10 quality images of artworks.
    •     Support materials (website links,catalogues, invites, portfolio etc.)
    •     Gallery Section and preferred month (subject to availability).
    •     Artist Bio and CV.
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    PLEASE POST APPLICATION TO:

    19 KAREN Contemporary Artspace 
    PO BOX 610, Mermaid Beach Q 4218
    or ATTACH TO  EMAIL. (Please keep attachments under 5MB).

                                                         
     
     
     
     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     


       
     
     
     




         
     

     

     

     

    updated:22/05/09