Trocadero Art Space » PROPOSALS

^{Who can apply?}

^{Trocadero Art Space recognises and supports the diverse practices of Contemporary Visual Artists. Applications are invited from emerging and established artists and curators working professionally in any visual arts medium.}

^{Proposals for individual, group and curated exhibitions are welcome, as well as performances, launches and forums.}

^{Trocadero Art Space selects proposals for its exhibition calendar with a view to present an exciting and diverse program of high-quality events by established and emerging artists across a range of media and critical approaches.}

^{What to include in your proposal}

^{1) Exhibition proposal cover sheet including:}

^{exhibitor/s name and contact details}
^{the preferred exhibition space and the preferred timing of the exhibition.}
^{a brief summary of the proposal (no more than 2 to 3 sentences).}

^{(If a group show is being proposed, please nominate one exhibitor as a contact person together with a list of all other applicants.)}

^{2) A Typed Description of the proposed Exhibition}^.^{(one A4 page).}

^{This should be a clear and concise description of the work you wish to exhibit and the ideas that inform this. It should be kept brief as possible, use clear subheadings where appropriate, and describe if the work is suited to a particular exhibition space.}

^{Proposals for group shows or collaborations should clearly demonstrate the rationale linking the exhibitors.}

^{If there is a conceptual or visual gap between your proposal and support material, please describe how this new body of work will be realised and how it relates to your past work.}

^{3) Curriculum Vitae for each of the exhibitors. (No more than one A4 page per exhibitor).}

^{Visual Support Material}

^{Solo Shows:}^{maximum of 8 images}

^{Group Shows}^:^{maximum of 16 images.}

^{These may be submitted as slides or digital images however CDs and DVDs are the preferred format for visual material.}

^{All slides}^{must be marked clearly with the artist’s name, and the title, date, dimensions and medium of the work. These details should also be listed in a one-page description of the support material.}

^{Digital images}^{should be provided in jpeg format on CD}^.

^Audiovisu^a^l^{material should be provided on DVD or CD where possible however VHS may also be provided where necessary. A/V material should not exceed 6 minutes in duration.}

^{A select amount of additional support material such as past publications, invitations and exhibition reviews may also be provided.}

^{Description of support material.}

^{This page should include a list that accompanies all visual material detailing for each work provided:}

^{The artist’s name}
^{The title}
^Date
^Dimensions
^{Medium of the work}
^{A note if the images provided are those intended for exhibition.}

^{Trocadero Art Space retains all successful and unsuccessful written material from applications for their archives. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.}

^{How to Apply}

^{Postal applications are the preferred method of delivery. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted, however applications may also be submitted to the gallery in person. Send proposals to:}

^{Trocadero Art Space

PO Box 2341

Footscray VIC 3011}

^{Or drop it into the gallery during gallery hours (Wed-Sat, 11-5). Trocadero Art Space is located at Level 1, 119 Hopkins Street, Footscray.}

^{Information for successful applicants}

^{Successful applicant will be sent additional information outlining what happens next. Each successful applicant will be required to sign an exhibitor’s agreement and pay a 50% deposit upon exhibition acceptance. The balance will be payable four weeks prior to the commencement of the exhibition.}

^{Trocadero Art Space can provide limited staffing for each exhibition. Exhibiting artists are obliged to sit at least 70% of the staffing for their own exhibition. If the artist is not able to fulfill their exhibition staffing obligation personally, it is their own responsibility to arrange an alternative sitter for their 1.5 days per week. Trocadero Art Space can arrange a paid minder to staff the gallery but the artist must bear the cost of this substitute.}

^{No commission is taken on the sale of work.

Exhibitors are responsible for the insurance of their own work and equipment if required.}

^{What are the costs?}

^{Gallery 1: $820 per 3 week show

Gallery 2: $490 per 3 week show}

^{(in addition to this rental, a bond of $100 applies to each gallery, refundable to the exhibitor at the conclusion of their exhibition subject to the adequate repair and restoration of the gallery to its condition prior to the exhibition)}

^Promotion

^{In a bid to reduce our environmental impact Trocadero will no longer print hardcopy invitations. The exhibitor is responsible for bearing the cost of any hardcopy invites. All printed promotional material organised by the artist must display the Trocadero Art Space logo, address, contact information and website address.}

^{Trocadero Art Space wi}^ll^provide:

^{The design & electronic distribution of an email invite via the gallery’s email list}
^{A line listing in the Art Almanac}
^{Limited staffing of the exhibition}
^{Bar service and alcohol at all openings (drinks for sale, food not included – held every third Saturday between 4 and 6)}
^{Standard materials (eg. nails and a limited amount of white paint) for the hanging and dismantling of exhibitions.}

^{Any variation to this is at the sole discretion of Trocadero Art Space and any additional requirements, equipment or materials must be negotiated well in advance. Applicants wishing to be fully insured against fire, flood, theft, loss or damage must organise this independently and do so at their own expense.}

^{Billboard@Trocadero}

^{Proposals for the Street Billboard need to include}^:

^{An artist CV}
^{A low-res image of the intended artwork}
^{A 50 word blurb about the intended work}
^{A 100 word description of the proposed work in the context of being displayed on the billboard}

^{As with all other exhibitions at Trocadero Art Space the successful applicant will need to bear the cost of the production and printing of their artwork as well as organise its fabrication.}

^{Trocadero will organise installation and de-installation of the Billboard Artwork. Your choice of printer will dictate the image resolution and file format. We also recommend that you double check these specifications with the printer as we can not be responsible for any mistakes in the preparation or fabrication of the work. It can be preferred that the artwork is supplied as two files (divided vertically down the middle with a 10mm overlap).}

^{Billboard Show costs}

^{2 month exhibition:}^{$350 (no bond is applied to this rental)}

^{3 month exhibition:}^{$525 (no bond is applied to this rental)}

^{Billboard size:}^{2.6metres wide by 1.7metres tall.}

^{Billboard Propsoals can emailed to:}

^{info@trocaderoartspace.com.au}

^Deadlines

^{Billboard@Trocadero}^{: accepting proposals for May 2012 onwards}

^{Gallery 1 & 2 Proposals Deadline for 2012 has been extended-limited exhibition space available.}

^{For further information contact Trocadero Art Space at}

^{info@trocaderoartspace.com.au}

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