Exhibition Proposals
Megalo welcomes exhibition proposals from interested artists and groups. Proposals should be for exhibitions which are print-based, or related in some way to the Megalo progams or to multiple art forms.
Exhibition proposals should be submitted in writing and provide the following information:
- contact details (for group shows, please nominate one person as the main contact)
- name of artist/s involved
- a written statement outlining the proposed exhibition including a description of the work as well as the conceptual basis or theme of the exhibition (no more than 1 page)
- duration and preferred timing
- current resume/s (no more than 2 pages per artist)
- CD containing images (jpgs) of work to be exhibited or examples of recent work plus a list of the images/jpgs including details of titles, media, size and date completed.
Exhibition proposals will be considered on merit and to create a balanced exhibition program supporting Megalo’s aims and objectives. The Megalo Management Committee reserves the right to accept or reject exhibition proposals. Exhibition dates will be discussed with applicants prior to confirmation.
For further information contact the Director (02) 6241 4844 or email
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Gallery Hire Conditions
- Gallery hire for artists exhibiting at Megalo is charged at $250 per week and must be paid in full prior to the exhibition hanging.
- A promotional fee of $130 is required to cover Megalo organising listings in relevant journals and websites.
- The minimum hire period is 3 weeks
- A deposit of $220 is required before exhibition dates are confirmed.
- Hanging and de-mounting of the exhibition is the responsibility of the artist.
- Megalo will send invitations to its membership and VIP databases if artists can provide the invitations to coincide with mailing deadlines.
- Megalo reserves the right to exclude works from exhibition or to require the rehanging of works that are not presented at an acceptable standard.
- Megalo commission for work sold during exhibitions is 25%.
Megalo can provide staff to hang exhibitions on a fee for service basis, charged at $44.00 per hour. If Megalo assistance is required, this must be booked two weeks prior to installation of the exhibition.
Sitting the Gallery
The Gallery is supervised by Megalo staff during opening hours 9.30 – 5.00 Monday – Saturday. This is included in the regular Gallery Hire Fees. Sunday opening my be requested pending staff availability and will be charged at a rate of $44.00 per hour.
Exhibition Openings
Exhibition opening events are held at 6pm on the first Thursday of the exhibition. Exhibition openings at other times may be discussed with Megalo staff and will incur an additional cost for staff supervision at $44.00 per hour.
Exhibition Catering
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The artist is responsible for the setting up and cleaning related to the catering and opening
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Megalo can provide wine glasses, food platters and tablecloths.
Exhibition Set-Up, Close and “Make Good”
Set up and take down of the exhibition is the responsibility of the artist. Artists should remove all work from the gallery on the last day of the hire period and 'make good' any marks or damage to the gallery walls caused by them. Materials to patch, snad and paint gallery walls will be provided.
Insurance
Insurance of works is the responsibility of the artist.
Sale of Artwork
Sales of all work will attract a commission at the rate of 25% of the total sale price.
Megalo will:
- Manage sales, cash handling and credit card facilities
- Liaise with purchasers to organise collection of work.
- Remit all monies owing to the artist less commission within one month of receiving payment for artworks.
Invitations
Printing of invitations, catalogues etc. is the responsibility of the artist. The Megalo logo and the logos of our funding bodies should be included on invitations and catalogues (please ask for these). Megalo can undertake design of the invitations for a fee (charged at a rate of $49 per hour for Megalo Members and $61 per hour for non-members).
Exhibition Advertising
If advertising is required the cost is to be met by the artist. Megalo can assist the artist by booking advertisements at discount rates in The Canberra Times Panorama pages. Two weeks’ notice is required if an advertisement is required.
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