Warwick Art Gallery has three flexible spaces;
• The Main Gallery can be used by itself or in conjunction with the Foyer Gallery for a larger combined area.
• The Main Gallery can also be divided into sections as required.
• The Foyer Gallery can be used by itself for a smaller exhibition.
• The Grove Gallery dedicated to emerging and mid career local artists
THE MAIN GALLERY
- Dimensions: The Main Gallery has 46.3 metres of hanging track and an area of approximately 110 square metres
- Mobile Walls: Our four mobile walls add an additional 28 linear metres for hanging.
- Unique characteristics: the architecture of the building means that one of the long walls has a slight curve to it. One of the shorter walls is a feature wall - currently a deep aubergine colour. Two of the mobile walls are also painted this colour on one side.
- Hanging System: Our hanging track is 3.4 metres from the floor. The mobile wall hanging tracks are 2.3 metres from the floor.
- Lighting: Fully adjustable LED lighting throughout
- Power: the space has 10 double power points
- Climate Control: The air conditioning system has humidity control. Temperature range is 21 degrees C +/- 1 degree. Humidity range is 55% +/- 5%
THE FOYER GALLERY (usually included with Main Gallery, but can be booked on its own)
- Dimensions: The Foyer Gallery has 7 metres of hanging track and an area of approximately 28 square metres.
- Unique characteristics: the architecture of the building means that the wall has a slight curve to it. This space has excellent visitor exposure facing a row of floor to ceiling windows and the entry walkway and garden.
- Hanging System: The hanging track is 4 metres from the floor.
- Lighting: Fully adjustable LED lighting
- Climate Control: The air conditioning system has humidity control. Temperature range is 21 degrees C +/- 1 degree. Humidity range is 55% +/- 5%. The upper windows have been tinted but this space does have higher light levels and is not recommended for delicate work.
THE GROVE GALLERY
- Dimensions: The Grove Gallery has 9.5 metres of hanging track and and area of approximately 30 square metres excluding mobile walls
- Mobile Walls: Two of our four mobile walls can add an additional 14 linear metres for hanging.
- Unique characteristics: This gallery used to be the Warwick Visitor Information Centre and has been converted into an exhibition space. The curved glass wall provides a lot of natural light.
- Hanging System: Our hanging track is 2.5 metres from the floor. The mobile wall hanging tracks are 2.3 metres from the floor.
- Lighting: Fully adjustable LED lighting throughout
- Climate Control: The air conditioning system does not have humidity control. Temperature range is 24 degrees C +/- 1 degree.
View the Gallery floorplan here.
You will be advised by email of the decision regarding your application. In the event that your application is not successful, you may request feedback. We will communicate the tentative dates and the space being offered in this initial communication. You will need to confirm these details.
Six months prior to your exhibition you will receive a formal Exhibition Agreement. The agreement will confirm all the specifics of your exhibition and the responsibilities of both parties, Warwick Art Gallery and the artist/s.
The agreement will confirm:
- The exhibition display dates
- The delivery, install and demount dates
- The official opening date and time and guest speaker/s
- Key due dates for promotional images and artwork detail lists
- Detailed Terms and Conditions (a summary of these are below)
Summary of terms and conditions:
- Artist payment – Warwick Art Gallery is committed to supporting artists in their professional activities. Artists will receive a payment for their exhibition.
- Main & Foyer Galleries combined $900
- Grove Gallery $200
- Foyer Gallery $200
- Commission - we charge a 30% on artwork sales plus GST of 10% on the commission.
The artist will:
- Supply images and paperwork by the due date
- Provide the catering for the opening
- Deliver work ready to hang/install
The Gallery will:
- Design invitations and provide printed and email versions to the artist.
- Design and print a simple sales catalogue, labels and entrance signage
- Advertise the exhibition via media release, local newspaper advertising and social media
- Install/demount the exhibition with volunteer assistance
- Provide a written report on the exhibition and make payment for sales within 30 days of the exhibition closing
Complete the application form below or download a printable version and return to the Gallery. Please ensure you attach a CV (2 pages maximum) and up to 10 images of your work (for group applications, a good representation of several members' work is suitable). If the proposal is for an installation or piece not yet constructed, please include examples of prior work, with a detailed diagram or description of your proposed idea.
The purpose of an artist statement is to provide an explanation of what interests you and influences your work; what you do and how you do it, and what you would like to acheive.
An artist's statement (or group statement) is intended to explain, justify and contextualise your body of work. The information you provide will be used by the Gallery for publicity - website, media release, printed programs, etc.
What to include:
- For individuals: tell us why you create your art and what it means to you.
- For groups: tell us about your group - why it formed, how long it has existed, and the group's purpose and achievements.
- Consider what art form or forms are represented. What themes are explored? What will compel the Gallery visitor to want to view your work?
- Is there anything unusual in how you will mount the exhibition? (The committee needs to know roughly what materials you will be using and what the exhibition will look like. The committee will also need to know about any possible installation difficulties).
- Can you offer educational elements to compliment the exhibit, and/or are you available for workshops, classes or lectures?
Exhibition proposals will be assessed by the Warwick Art Gallery Director and the Warwick Art Gallery Management Committee.
All forms of art will be considered.
Assessment of proposals is based on how well the submission aligns with Warwick Art Gallery’s Mission and Global Objectives PLUS Selection Criteria:
1. Our Mission
- To improve the quality of life of the community through cultural development that is relevant, vital and inclusive
- To encourage freedom of cultural/creative expression, thus providing a sense of belonging and supporting diversity in our community
- To deliver our services in the most effective and professional manner
- To nurture creative energies and incentives within the community
- Provide dynamic and varied visual arts experiences for the people of Southern Downs and all visitors
2. Our Global Objectives
- To support the development of a strong cultural identity in Warwick and district for the long-term benefit of all residents
- To be an innovative public art gallery that stimulates awareness and understanding of the Visual Arts through a temporary exhibition program
- To promote the Warwick area as a cultural destination for the enjoyment of visitors and increase the economic and social benefits for the community
- To provide quality educational and cultural services for the community of Warwick and outlying regions
- To strive to deliver our objectives within the Southern Downs Regional Council’s existing and developing frameworks.
3. Application Selection Criteria
- The exhibition features new and/or recent work
- The proposal clearly communicates an intention, a narrative or curatorial theme
- The work demonstrated artistic merit, innovation and originality
- The presentation of the work is considered and professional
- The proposal contributes to a balanced annual program
- The exhibition considers access, equity and inclusion principles
- The application includes adequate information for assessment
NOTE Warwick Art Gallery’s program of exhibitions is scheduled 18 months in advance - take this into account when preparing your application.
