Proposals
EXHIBITING AT SEVENTH
PROPOSALS FOR JULY-DECEMBER 2012 ARE NOW OPEN
Seventh are accepting proposals for Gallery 1, Gallery 2, Project Space and the Night Screen.
Applications (including support material) must be received by Friday 30 March 2012
(We will not be accepting post-marked applications).
We are looking for a more open-ended, less static, approach to exhibitions and events. We encourage: collaborative dialogue, interaction, performance, workshops, projects that evolve during their time at SEVENTH. Proposals from curators and arts collectives are also encouraged, as are site-specific projects. We also want to continue to show solo exhibitions, and of course, if you have a really good idea that you feel exists outside these particular parameters, let’s hear about it!
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Click here to complete the SEVENTH Application Form ( Right click > Save Link As…)
Form includes: artist contact details, description of the proposed project (max 500 words), CV for each applicant, preferred exhibiting month/s, support material details.
2. Email completed application form to info@seventhgallery.org .
Email any support material to info@seventhgallery.org or send via post to SEVENTH 155 Gertrude Street, Fitzory, 3065
(See below for accepted support material formats. Soft copy support material via email is preferred if possible)
SUPPORT MATERIAL:
Please indicate whether your support material is the actual work you are hoping to exhibit or past work indicative of your style. If showing past works, please select images that are most relevant to the proposed project.
Applicants can provide one or more of the following options:
Up to 10 Still Images
We accept:
- jpegs (each image no larger than 500k, clearly labeled with name, title, date)
- single pdf documents sized for web
- URL addresses
A List of Images may be provided to offer further information.
Up to 5 minutes of Moving Image
(longer works can be submitted but only the first 5 minutes will be viewed).
We accept:
- URL addresses
- Playable DVDs posted to SEVENTH gallery
Up to 5 minutes of Audio Tracks
We accept:
- URL addresses, soundclouds (please note which tracks to listen too)
- Playable DVDs posted to SEVENTH gallery
* Please ensure files are both mac and pc compatible
* Support material will not be returned so please do not send originals
EXHIBITION FEES (incl. GST):
- Gallery 1 – $800
- Gallery 2 – $450
- Project Space – $100
- Night Screen – $300
Exhibition Fee Includes:
- 3-week exhibition period (Tuesday to Saturday)
- Email invite to SEVENTH subscribers (close to 2000 people)
- Flyers (printed and distributed)
- Art publication listings
- Promotion and documentation of exhibition on Seventh website and Facebook Page
- Opening event
- The opportunity to take part in an Artist Talk
Artist Responsibilities include:
- Invigilation during all opening hours (Tues – Sat 12 – 6 pm) for the duration of the exhibition (shared between Gallery 1 & Gallery 2, Night Screen and Project Space artists)
- Installation of exhibition
- De-installation of exhibition
- Freight or related costs
- Return of gallery to exhibition ready state after exhibition
GALLERY 1 & 2 and PROJECT SPACE
Gallery 1 is a large naturally lit shop-front space visible from the street, which offers high exposure for exhibited artworks. Gallery 2 is a more intimate space, suitable for smaller exhibitions or works that require more control over light and environment. The Project Space is a very small space situated in-between the Gallery 1 & 2. Currently black, the space is ideal for video works and installations.
Please refer to ‘space’ tab for exact dimensions
THE NIGHT SCREEN
The Night Screen is an after hours project space which comprises of a pull-down rear-projection screen situated in SEVENTH’s front window space. Operating after dark, the screen is visible from Gertrude Street, attracting a diverse audience of passer-bys.
Dimensions (Approx.): Width: 2500mm x Height: 1500mm Operating Hours: 6pm to midnight, Tuesday to Saturday. Please Note: The Night Screen does not include a sound component. The exhibition fee includes the use of the SEVENTH data projector and dvd player for the 3-week period.
THE WORKERS CLUB WINDOW
This space is curated by Seventh Gallery board members. For more information please contact laura@seventhgallery.org.
