The Shell arts - Geelong region artists program provides the opportunity for artists and community groups from the Geelong region to exhibit in the Max Bell Gallery at the Geelong Gallery.
Shell arts - Geelong region artists program
The Gallery accepts exhibition proposals for this program throughout the year, with an annual closing date of 30 April.
Exhibition proposals are reviewed by members of the exhibition committee and are selected on artistic merit and with consideration of the Gallery's overall exhibition program. A demonstrated record of achievement by the artist is another factor considered in assessing proposals.
Proposals are accepted from individuals and groups.
The Shell arts - Geelong region artists program operates as a hire venue with exhibitions generally 5-6 weeks in length (subject to programming by the Gallery).
The standard hire fee for each exhibition is $1,000 (plus GST).
The exhibition fee includes:
- gallery hire
- curatorial advice in the development, selection and layout of the exhibition
- internal promotional listings in the Gallery's Newsletter and on the Gallery's website
- external promotional listings in Art Almanac, Geelong Advertiser etc
- distribution of media release and management of media inquiries
- exhibition signage (vinyl lettering, in-house style)
- exhibition function (coinciding with a Gallery opening) including forty invitations (distributed by the exhibiting artist). Please note: additional costs for private functions may apply.
The Gallery considers the ‘Geelong region' to include Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, the Surf Coast, the Great Ocean Road, the Otways and Hinterland. Artists who currently live and/or work in, or originate from, the Geelong region are eligible to participate in the program.
Closing date for proposals for 2011 program: 30 April 2010 (5.00pm)