APPLY TO EXHIBIT
The aerie Members Gallery, found on the first floor of Burrinja, is a dedicated exhibition program for aerie members only. There will be six (6) opportunities to exhibit per calendar year.
The 2021/22 program is now open and will close on August 10.
Application process
Please complete the application form including: an exhibition proposal, technical requirements, promotional information and images.
Eligibility
Must be a fully paid aerie member or permanent studio artist
Can be a solo or group show (no more than 6 artists per group and all paid aerie members). The number of works, installation of 3D works and hanging objects are subject to approval by Burrinja staff.
Panel
Applications selected by Burrinja Curator, Cultural Development Producer & emerging curator or peer artist.
aerie members only gallery
What aerie provides:
- FREE exhibition in aerie Gallery, a professional standard exhibition space on level 1 of Burrinja with quality lighting and museum standard walls.
- Assistance with the install and deinstall of your show
- Design of exhibition marketing collateral (in line with the ACE Gallery brand)
- Promotion of your show via our extensive social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)
- Email advice and support in preparation for your show, including: assistance with writing (for media release & e-invite)
- Invigilation of your exhibition from ground level foyer
- Printed artwork labels and price list
What the exhibitor(s) provide:
- Print and distribution of exhibition marketing collateral
- It is the exhibitor(s) responsibility to repair walls to return to how you found them.
- Catering and staffing of any affiliated events such as openings, public programming artist talks etc. must be coordinated by the artist, alcohol may be served at no charge. (Extra charges apply if events are programmed out of Burrinja hours)
Things to note:
- Artwork can be for sale with a 30% commission to Burrinja.
- Gallery is public access space to the theatre and Lyre Room, and as such can be a busy thoroughfare. Considerations need to be taken when installing 3D, fragile items (ceramics) etc. subject to approval.
- If the exhibitor(s) choose to hold an event outside Burrinja hours (or to have an expected attendance exceeding 50 ppl), there is an extra fee of $47 per hour (+GST, minimum 3 hours) to cover the costs of a duty manager on site.
- Alcohol may be served at no charge in accordance to the Burrinja liquor license during openings and public programs.
The aerie experts in residence will see industry professionals available for a one on one conversations about your creative practice. There will be a different expert once a month throughout the 2021-22 financial year. You can book a twenty minute conversation during each residency, but be quick as bookings are taken on a first in basis.
The 2021-22 program will focus on three aspects:
- The Curatorial Process
- Art and Money
- Creative Collaborations
WHAT ELSE IS ON?
Back by popular demand… Practising artist and curator, Bronwyn Ward, returns to the aerie after her highly successful workshop Checklist for a solo exhibition. This 2 hour workshop sees Bronwyn deep dives into planning and problem solving for your exhibition and explore how great collaborations make for great artistic and professional growth. ... Read more
The Skill of Exhibition Preparation How to piss off the curator – or best to avoid it… From artwork preparation for transit and display to documentation and more. Hear from the perspective of an experienced professional want you can do to avoid of falling short but set yourself up for success. ... Read more
Creativity and working in the arts requires vulnerability, innovation, energy, and commitment. Self-care is essential in this, but is often easier said than done. Navigating the pressures of the arts industry, which are well-known, can impact our mental health. Join artist and Arts & Health Hub Director Daniel Regan for this creative session that explores the myriad of ways that we can care for ourselves in the work that we do as artists. ... Read more
Get more out of your art with art reproductions. Join Jeremy Daalder from Image Science to de-mystify the process of preparing your art work for professional reproduction. Come along with your questions as Jeremy is ready to answer them in this conversational 2 hour workshop. ... Read more
Book in your one-on-one chat with Rona Green today! Need advice on an aspect about the business of being an Artist? Rona Green will be available as a resource for you to converse with about one of the following topics of most interest to you: · How to develop an audience for your art · Marketing fundamentals to consider as an Artist · Exhibition strategies and finding spaces to show your work · Q&A session – relief printmaking techniques and troubleshooting (Rona’s area of specialisation is hand coloured linocut prints). · General knowledge AKA ask Rona miscellaneous quick-fire questions about anything art business related until your 20 minutes are up! ... Read more
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