IMAGES: Puffins at Burravoe,2013 Katherine Cooper. Beyond The Farm Gate, 2013, Julian Thompson. Mt Ossa, 2012, David McCormack, While Building the Boardwalk, 2013 Suzanne Hennessay The University of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from emerging and established visual artists to exhibit at its Cradle Coast Campus (Burnie). This is an ideal opportunity for Tasmanian artists working in two dimensional media to secure a professionally managed exhibition at one of Australia’s top universities. Up to eight exhibition proposals will be selected annually by the CCC Cultural Advisory Group in consultation with the Exhibitions Coordinator. Mission Statement: The Cradle Coast Campus of the University of Tasmania is a centre for high-quality research, teaching and learning. Our aims are to present a diverse annual exhibition program that enhances the learning and cultural experiences in our community and on campus, and to showcase emerging and mid-career artists, designers and curators working in Tasmania today. Aims Support a program of exhibitions with a strong curatorial premise focusing on excellent contemporary art and design Engage in dialogue and extend critical debate about contemporary art relevant to our region Create opportunities - such as touring exhibitions and extend arts residency experiences Enhance arts experiences in our region such as aligning with key arts events and organisations Contribute to teaching and learning in our region by offering a professionally managed gallery and an exhibition program with state- wide significance Page | 1 UTAS Cradle Coast Campus Exhibition Program 2015-16 Guidelines for Applicants
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IMAGES: Puffins at Burravoe,2013 Katherine Cooper. Beyond The Farm Gate, 2013, Julian Thompson. Mt Ossa, 2012, David McCormack, While Building the Boardwalk, 2013 Suzanne Hennessay
The University of Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest from emerging and established visual artists to exhibit at its Cradle Coast Campus (Burnie). This is an ideal opportunity for Tasmanian artists working in two dimensional media to secure a professionally managed exhibition at one of Australia’s top universities. Up to eight exhibition proposals will be selected annually by the CCC Cultural Advisory Group in consultation with the Exhibitions Coordinator.
Mission Statement: The Cradle Coast Campus of the University of Tasmania is a centre for high-quality research, teaching and learning. Our aims are to present a diverse annual exhibition program that enhances the learning and cultural experiences in our community and on campus, and to showcase emerging and mid-career artists, designers and curators working in Tasmania today.
Aims Support a program of exhibitions with a strong curatorial premise focusing on excellent
contemporary art and design Engage in dialogue and extend critical debate about contemporary art relevant to our region Create opportunities - such as touring exhibitions and extend arts residency experiences Enhance arts experiences in our region such as aligning with key arts events and organisations Contribute to teaching and learning in our region by offering a professionally managed gallery and
an exhibition program with state-wide significance Create opportunities for staff and post-graduate students to contribute to exhibition content Promote the UTAS Cradle Coast Campus as a centre of excellence for the visual arts and curatorial
practice
The Atrium GalleryEstablished in 2010 The Atrium Gallery has good natural lighting and is suited to exhibitions of medium to large two-dimensional work, accommodating an average of (but not limited to) ten works. The Gallery is open to the public Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Located upstairs, above the library in “D” Building.
The Foyer Exhibition SpaceA small, informal exhibition space; the Foyer is suited to work which does not conventionally fit our exhibition criteria. We are particularly interested to receive expressions of interest from individuals and school groups (both primary and secondary) keen for a first-taste experience of exhibiting publically. The space is open to the public Monday to Friday and is located at the entrance to “A” Building.
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UTAS Cradle Coast Campus Exhibition Program 2015-16
Guidelines for Applicants
GovernanceThe UTAS exhibition program is funded by the Cultural Activities Committee, as part of the office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional Development). The Institute employs a part-time Exhibition Coordinator (one day a week) who is responsible for the delivery of the exhibition program. The Exhibition Coordinator is supported by a volunteer based Cultural Advisory Group, and reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor.
Fees and ServicesUTAS does not charge artists rental for the use of either gallery spaces. All conventional exhibition costs such as publicity, marketing, curatorial work and event catering are provided to exhibiting artists free of charge at the discretion of UTAS.
The University does not pay for guest speakers, artist fees, transportation charges, framing, photography, writer’s fees or costs associated with printed materials. However, if required UTAS will provide basic, practical support relating to these areas.
Please note: The Atrium Gallery is not a commercial gallery, as such it is not possible to offer exhibited work for sale. However, we can discreetly display contact information on your behalf.
Selection Process and Criteria Applicants are asked to submit an exhibition application using the form provided on-line at: http://www.cradle-coast.utas.edu.au/whats-new/whats-new/we-have-space-for-art!Please note that only emailed submissions will be accepted.
The selection criteria relates directly to the Exhibition Program Mission Statement and Aims (Page 1) In addition to addressing this, please provide evidence of the following in your application:
Work which encourages thought and discussion which has a degree of relevance for the local and/or regional community
Art work to be available for 4 week duration. (Between February to May and June to November.)
Professionally presented work Exhibitors must be residents of Tasmania; artists from the North-west region are particularly
encouraged. A brief outline of your exhibition proposal plus an artist statement of no more than 200 words Summary of any engagement with UTAS research or projects Summary or any external funding, grants or sponsorship secured A one-page CV of all key stakeholders and/or group synopsis - including contact details Specific installation requirements for artwork Three, quality, recent, high-resolution jpegs of relevant artwork.
Please provide each artwork individually via email ensuring that the title, size and media of each work is provided in the title of each file.
Applications are assessed throughout the year by the CCC Cultural Advisory Group in consultation with the Exhibitions Coordinator and all decisions made are final. If your application is unsuccessful we encourage you to seek feedback from The Exhibitions Coordinator.
The Exhibitions Coordinator and the Director of Regional Development reserve the right to make changes to the exhibition program.
Marketing and Promotion The University takes full responsibility for marketing and promoting its exhibition program. Digital invitations are provided free of charge in addition to a variety of in-house marketing initiatives such as foyer videos, inter-campus publicity and media releases etc.
Interpretive materials including mounted text panels and artwork labels are provided free of charge as are all costs associated with hosting a licensed, catered opening event. (If required)
N.B. To ensure that UTAS branding is used appropriately, artists are not permitted to distribute their own exhibition publicity, however artists may share marketing materials produced by UTAS within their networks.
ARTISTS RESPONSIBILITIESWithin thirty days of receiving an exhibition confirmation the artist is required to provide a signed acceptance form to the Exhibitions Coordinator. If this is not received exhibition dates may be reallocated.
Additionally the artist is responsible for providing the following:
Confirmation of the exhibition title at least 6 weeks prior to event An artist statement at least 6 weeks prior to the exhibition date or as arranged in consultation with
the Exhibitions Coordinator A signed loan agreement* for your artworks including a detailed list of the artworks to be exhibited Three high-resolution images of your exhibition work suitable to be used in marketing your
exhibition; please include all cataloguing information for the images provided in the title of each file The provision of a guest speaker for the opening event (if required) Email addresses for personal guests to be invited to the opening event Delivery of artworks – must need to be well-packaged, clearly labeled and in a condition suitable for
public exhibition. These must be provided at least 1 week prior to the exhibition date or as arranged in consultation with the Exhibitions Coordinator.
*Please request a Loan Agreement from the Exhibitions Coordinator if you haven’t automatically received one.
HOW TO APPLY Application form may be downloaded from: http://www.cradle-coast.utas.edu.au/whats-new/whats-new/we-have-space-for-art!Please complete form and forward, along with the requested documents to the email address below:
Although not essential, you may like to include a letter of support from someone credible who is acquainted with your work and is able to speak with authority on it. Additionally it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the exhibition space and/or speak with the Exhibitions Coordinator to discuss your proposal prior to application.
Successful artists will be notified via email approx. 6-8 weeks after application.
Joanna Gair Exhibitions Coordinator Cradle Coast Campus, University of TasmaniaEmail: [email protected]: (03) 6430 4949
