CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2010 APPLICATION
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2010 GUIDELINES
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ABOUT LEVEL 17 ARTSPACE
Architecturally designed and built in 2007, the Level 17 Artspace is located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD visual arts precinct.
The Level 17 Artspace operates within the School of Creative Industries and is situated on the 17th floor of the Victoria University building at 300 Flinders Street, with bird’s eye views over the City.
Designed with professionals, emerging artists and Alumni students in mind, the gallery aims to engage artistic practice that is dynamic, challenging, innovative and experimental. It is suitable for art and new and hybrid media and offers a welcoming environment for critical discussion in contemporary art.
The Level 17 Artspace is committed to the representation of approximately 4 exhibitions per year from all disciplines, as well as annual programs including touring exhibitions from the Melbourne community and its regions.
The Level 17 Artspace works in conjunction with the Visual Art program by providing students with valuable industry experience and encouraging a dialogue with the exhibiting artists. Students provide assistance with installing and dismantling exhibitions, opening nights and attend the artist talks in the gallery.
FACILITIES
The modern, open-plan space is equipped with fully adjustable track lighting with dimmers, three fixed digital film projectors and three fixed video screens, plus facilities for audio, DVD and computer input.
The Artspace floor features polished timber boards and a staircase. The space is designed for flexibility: panels can be rolled across windows to provide more hanging wall space or rolled away to create a larger view of the cityscape. Movable internal panels on wheels allow for the creation of custom exhibition spaces.
LOCATION
The Artspace is situated on the 17th floor of Victoria University City Campus at 300 Flinders St Melbourne VIC 3000.
GALLERY HOURS:
Artspace opening hours are: Monday to Friday 10 - 5pm
Public holidays closed.
Openings are usually Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm; other times are negotiable.
GALLERY STAFF
Gallery Director: Gina Kalabishis
Phone: (03) 9919 1931
Artspace Technical Assistant: Fernando deSousa
Phone: (03) 9919 1595
HIRE OF LEVEL 17 ARTPACE INCLUDES
- Hire of space for exhibition and opening night
- The Artspace is monitored by reception, Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm
- Marketing of the exhibition (see below)
- Promotion of the exhibition on the Artspace website
- Access to some gallery tools
- Access to gallery audiovisual equipment including: 3 fixed projectors and 3 fixed LCD screens
- Basic materials for cleaning and restoring the Artspace
- Use of a PA system with wireless microphone
- Use of kitchen and glasses for opening night
- After hours alarm protection and security
- No commission is taken from the sale of works/performance.
- Exhibitors are encouraged to develop public/student activities in conjunction with the exhibition. e.g.: Artist talk)
- Please note administration of artwork sales is the responsibility of the artist
- Variety of plinths for display purposes.
MARKETING
The Level 17 Artspace provides the following:
- A standard designed DL size Level 17 Artspace invitation template on request.
- We create and send out an VU designed electronic version of the invitation to Level 17 Artspace Mailing Lists, Alumni, and Victoria University’s Internal Distribution Lists and Global email
- Art Almanac and Trouble line listings
- Distribution to Galleries and Art media personnel
- Free public listings emailed by the Artspace
- Inclusion of exhibition details on the Victoria University website.
EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBILITIES
The exhibitor is responsible for:
Installation and dismantling of exhibition and restoring the Artspace to its original state.
Providing CV/artist statement and label information.
Providing information for a media release.
Providing digital images suitable for publicity and or reproduction.
All costs such as insurance, freight, invitation, mailing, advertising and catering.
$400 bond deposit is to be paid on acceptance (non-refundable) the remainder at the conclusion of the exhibition.
INSTALLATION
The Artspace exhibition program is planned a year in advance, and timelines for installation and de—installation must be strictly adhered to.
- The exhibitor must install artwork on the Monday 1pm-5pm prior to the opening of the show. Please contact the Artspace director should a longer period of installation time be necessary
- Wall painting and drawing must be discussed prior to application
- Special adhesives such as Velcro, double sided tape or glue are not allowed to be used on the Artspace walls/floors
- The exhibitor is encouraged to consult the Artspace director to discuss any issue concerning the display of their work.
- The exhibitor must remove their work and restore the Artspace to its original condition on the Monday 9am-12pm following the closure of the exhibition.
- VU will provide a limited amount of plaster and white paint for repairing the gallery after the show
- Any materials required for larger repairs must be provided by the exhibitor
- Installation/de-installation of all exhibitions occurs with strict adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
- For transporting works into the Artspace we have a loading bay for use subject to availability situated in 301 Flinders Court, enter through Flinders Lane. Please phone security on 9919 1103 to discuss organization and access to loading bay.
- Parking is available next door at Premier Parking, 300 Flinders Street. Park close to level 8 lift and cross through the glass doors to the second lift that travels to level 17. A discounted parking pass can be purchased from the VU Bookshop in the University arcade for $18 a day. Phone: 99191105
CATERING
- Exhibitors are responsible for organising the catering and costs for their opening night. (including staff for serving of food and beverages)
- We offer a kitchen that can be used strictly for catering purposes. This includes:
- Washing and packing of glasses that must be returned to the store room
- Taking rubbish away (including recyclable material)
- Cleaning the bench tops
Note: We do not have facilities for cooking or heating food, cold finger food is preferred.
Acknowledgment requirements
As the Artspace is operated and funded by Victoria University, successful applicants should be advised that all publicity material must acknowledge Victoria University.
Printed invitation
We can provide the exhibitor on request with a designed Level 17 Artspace DL standard invitation template with the VU Artspace logo, crop marks and bleeding. The invitation is ready to be taken to any printing company.
The exhibitor is responsible for the organization of printing, costs and postage.
Image and details must be provided to the gallery 2 months prior to the opening.
The exhibitor is responsible for any additional catalogue production costs.
The exhibitor is responsible for any additional documentation costs.
Insurance Liability Disclaimer
Victoria University will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to artworks (during transportation, display or storage) or personal injury to gallery exhibitors.
The exhibitor is advised to take out the following insurance measures: personal accident cover, and insurance to cover loss or damage to artworks during transportation, storage and exhibition.
Technical Assistance
- We provide technical assistance operating our audiovisual equipment, including projectors and LCD’s.
- We can assist uploading digital files onto our computers which are hooked up to our projectors and LCD’s. Please see more info on the Equipment list.
- We do not do author or loop your digital files.
- Any further technical assistance is charged at $80.00 per hour.
NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
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- All applicants will be notified by mail.
- A formal agreement will then be developed between the hirer and Level 17 Artspace.
EXHIBITIONS FEES FOR EXTERNAL EXHIBITORS
The artspace is available for hire for a period of (3) weeks
Rate for 2010 is $1500 (+GST) 3 week show
Please contact the Artspace for VU Internal department hire fees.
ARTSPACE AS EVENT HIRE
The Artspace has also been very successfully hired as a flexible event space catering for finger food events in a stimulating and sophisticated environment. Please contact the Artspace for more details.
Summer Residency 2010
Artists:
Kieran Stewart
John Neeson
Any inquiries please contact: Peter Burke
Summer Residency 2009
CONTACT-ENQUIRY
To make an enquiry or apply to exhibit at Level 17 Artspace, contact us @
Level 17 Artspace
Victoria University
Level17/300 Flinders St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Gallery Director: Gina Kalabishis
Telephone 9919 1931 or 9919 1583
email to gina.kalabishis@vu.edu.au
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