ArtSpace Gallery Wonthaggi is a not for profit Gallery run by volunteers who are committed to promote high quality artistic work.

It is in the interests of everyone – art collector, artist and ArtSpace – that all work is professionally presented. If it is not, it reflects on not only ArtSpace – but you as an artist as well. In some instances, it means that some work will need to be rejected – which as artists ourselves we know is so deflating. At other times it may mean additional costs to you – because of additional work we need to do to enable your work to be shown.

Please, then, follow these very simple guidelines:

  • Your work must be original – and so can’t be a copy or reproduction of other original works, whether embellished or not. Works must be professionally mounted.   Works on paper must be ready to hang, framed or unframed. If unframed, mounting board must be at least 150gsm otherwise it is too flimsy to hang by the gallery poster straps. If glass or plexiglass it must be clean and unscratched. Mat Board must be clean and smoothly cut.
  • If works are on canvas, they must be presented either on stretcher arms or framed. Frames must be in good condition, free of scratches and loose corners. The back of the frame should be sealed with framer’s tape. Please note that plastic frames do not allow D rings to be adhered (see below) and therefore cannot be accepted.
  • ‘D rings’ of at least 5mm in diameter must be attached one third from the top of the frame with the ‘D’ curve pointing to the top of the frame. A hanging wire must be firmly attached. This can either be through the ‘D rings’, or securely stapled to the frame just below the ‘D Rings’. String is not acceptable. Eyehooks are also not acceptable as they have the potential to damage other artist’s works.
  • Should no ‘D Rings’, or ones smaller than specified be supplied the works will be deemed unsuitable to ‘hang’. Subject only to time permitting artists may be asked to attach them (available from ArtSpace for $2 a pair) or they will be attached by ArtSpace at a cost of $5 per piece.
  • If the work is a print it must be a limited edition of no more than 30 prints (less is preferred).
  • If a photograph then it must be on archival paper and be printed with archival inks, also a limited edition of 30. Photographs will not be accepted if they are printed on canvas.
  • Work must be completely dry at the time of submission. If charcoal or pastel they must be ‘fixed’ for conservation purposes.
  • If 3D – whilst some pedestals are available, artists are encouraged to bring their own which are stable. If over 20kg or cumbersome we ask that artists assist in the display.
  • All entries must be clearly labelled on back of each artwork with the following information NAME OF ARTIST, TITLE OF ARTWORK, SIZE and MEDIUM. It is a good opportunity for self-promotion and so a good idea is to also attach your card with your details.
  • If part of an exhibition your work must be delivered to ArtSpace no later than the Sunday prior to the bump in with your fee paid at the same time. You will understand that work cannot be accepted on the day of the bump in as the curators need to view all pieces in situ allowing the works to be displayed at their collective best. As many works as possible will be displayed throughout an exhibition period however, displayed works will be at the sole discretion of the curator and subject to hanging and floor space. Placement and position of art is up to the discretion of the curatorial team. If there are requests and directions with regard to any piece of art submitted, please supply and furnish those requests on the art submission and delivery and they will be duly considered. Should your work be unable to be accepted for whatever reason your fee will be refunded.
  • If your work is for the Gift Shop then these can be delivered to ArtSpace at any time, however, unless an item is replacing a sold item on a like for like basis, please leave any new work to be assessed by the curatorial team prior to display. Any new work will then be displayed by them each Monday. As many works as possible will be displayed however it will be at the sole discretion of the curatorial team and subject to space.
  • The overall display of collective works is very carefully and thoughtfully considered by an experienced team of curators. Please respect that their decision regarding the placement of works is there to maximise the quality of the exhibition as a whole.
  • A review will take place every 12 months to ensure exhibited work remains fresh, of high quality and is sellable. Any works that have not been sold over a 12-month period should be replaced with other high-quality works following a review by the curatorial team.

Advertising

We will do our best to promote the sale of your work. We actively maintain our website and ask all artists to provide a short bio, cv and good quality images for inclusion.  We are also active in social media including Facebook and Instagram. We regularly advertise in the Coast Magazine, Art Almanac and Sentinel Times and occasionally through other print media. If you hold an exhibition, we will interview you and publish a story for our newsletter as well as the online magazine Bass Coast Post. If you wish to hold workshops then we can facilitate this through our partner, Bass Coast Artists’ Society. Should you wish to advertise your exhibition in the Art Almanac we will share the cost of up to a half page advertisement.

ArtSpace may also use images of your work to assist in promoting the gallery and works for sale.

Membership

Whilst it is not compulsory for you to be a member to exhibit it is highly recommended. For a once only cost of $25 you can be a life member and enjoy the benefits of membership which includes a welcome gift and to be on our distribution list which keeps you informed of all the art and culture events, including our exhibition openings.  Membership also entitles you to a say in our future and the opportunity to vote and/or be on our Committee of Management.

Charges

The system we have devised is to be as fair as possible and takes the guess work out for everyone. Typically we operate on a six week basis and therefore in determining your overall cost you should multiply the per week cost by 6. Rents must be paid prior to exhibiting and in cases where these are not paid will be deducted from sales.  Where for whatever reason works are not hung rental fees will be reimbursed.

Hanging Space

Major exhibition space:

  • Our feature wall of 8 metres – $80 per week.
  • Our side wall of 7 metres – $70 per week.
  • By piece – Multiply the length and depth of the piece in centimetres /1000 per week.
  • For example 122cm x 90cm = 10980 square centimetres / 1000 = $10.98.

Minor exhibition space (in the board room or back foyer):

  • 50% discount.

Sculptural Pieces

Sculptural pieces will be charged by area.

  • Multiply the length and depth by the height of the piece in centimetres.
  • For example 100cm x 40cm x 40cm = 160 000.
  • Then look at the table below to work out the charge.
Less than 25 000 $2.50 per week
More than 25 000 & less than 100 000 $5.00 per week
More than 100 000 & less than 300 000 $7.50 per week
More than 300 000 $10 per week

 

Gift Shop

  • $50 fee per year due on 1st July each year. If commencing after 1st July the fee will be calculated as $1 for each of the weeks left in the financial year.

Books and Cards

  • A one off $10 fee on application.

Commission

A commission of 30% is charged on all items including cards.  A discounted commission of 20% will apply for those who volunteer for 9 hours (3×3 hour shifts) per 6 week block at ArtSpace.

Pricing

It is up to you to determine the price of your artwork – which should reflect its quality and your target market. We understand that you might wish to place your artwork in other galleries. We ask that you exercise price parity across all your sales points. A way to avoid this issue is if you offer a different line exclusively for ArtSpace.

Care

ArtSpace will exercise all necessary precautions in handling artwork and guarding against theft. However any insurance liability is the artist’s responsibility and ArtSpace is not responsible for any loss or damage to submitted artwork.