2022 Exhibition Program Application Information
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2022 EXHIBITION PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION ABOUT US Mundaring Arts Centre (MAC Inc.), is an independent, not-for-profit community organisation that develops and promotes high quality arts through a range of exhibitions, educational programs, community activities and events. Founded in 1979 by a group of dedicated artists, MAC Inc. is a nationally recognised presenting and producing arts organisation. We aim to contribute to the cultural life of the eastern region of Perth by nurturing creative potential, supporting artists’ skill development and encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the arts. We facilitate our exhibition, workshop and residency programs from two cultural hubs, Mundaring Arts Centre (MAC) and Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC). EXHIBITION PROGRAM MAC Inc. has a long history of presenting exhibitions that offer something new and stimulating for local audiences and visitors to the eastern region. We develop our exhibition program via internally curated projects, partnerships with arts and community organisations, and through an annual public call for expressions of interest from independent artists and curators to present projects in the MAC and MJAC spaces. Our exhibition program seeks proposals that demonstrate artistic excellence and offer new opportunities for our audiences to engage with art forms and consider the world around them. We welcome exhibition proposals for both cultural hubs from individuals, groups, collaborations, companies, curators, organisations and tertiary art students. We support projects by practitioners at all stages of practice and from all visual art disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Curator to discuss their project and visit the two cultural hubs to inform their application proposal. SELECTION PROCESS Exhibition applications are assessed by MAC Inc. staff and our Exhibition Committee. To be considered for the 2022 exhibition program, all relevant support material outlined in the application form must be submitted by midnight on the due date: SUNDAY 30 MAY, 2021. Please note: MAC Inc. staff will not be able to provide technical or application support after COB (5pm), Friday 28 May, 2021. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications and support material will not be returned. All applicants will receive confirmation their application has been received within 5 days of the due date. Proposals will be assessed on the following selection criteria: • Artistic merit and the pursuit of excellence (quality, originality, ingenuity) • Concisely articulated exhibition proposal, rationale and outline • How the proposal enhances the planned exhibition schedule • How the proposal fits MAC Inc.’s Strategic Mission and Vision • Any proposed public/education programs or audience development initiatives Every effort will be made to meet the application preferences of successful applicants, however alternative dates or exhibition spaces may be offered in light of scheduling requirements and programming priorities across the two venues. The 2022 MJAC Artist in Residence program will open for EOIs in July 2021. MUNDARING AND MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRES 2022 EXHIBITION APPLICATION INFORMATION MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE Mundaring Arts Centre is situated in the heart of the creative hills community of Mundaring, located 34 km east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway. The gallery is recognised nationally for best practice community arts and excellence in visual arts. The bespoke gallery spaces are complemented by a shop representing over 200 Western Australian artists and designers. MAC GALLERIES Gallery 1 has approximately 40 linear metres of hanging space with a hanging height of 2.5m. The space is equipped with hanging rails and track lighting. Gallery 2 has approximately 15 linear metres of hanging space with a hanging height of 2.8m. The space is equipped with hanging rails and track lighting. Both galleries have exhibitions programmed concurrently throughout the year. Opening Hours Tuesday to Friday – 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday – 11 am to 3 pm Closed Mondays and Public Holidays Free entry COSTS AND INCLUSIONS MAC Gallery 1 $1,200 l $1,080 MAC Inc. Members (including GST) MAC Gallery 2 $600 l $540 MAC Inc. Members (including GST) • Gallery hire (8 -10 weeks) • MAC Inc. staff assist with exhibition curation, installation and exhibition invigilation • Exhibition material (floor sheet, signage and labelling) • Online exhibition promotion on MAC website and social media sites (no paid advertising) • Media release produced and distributed • E-Invitation emailed to MAC Inc. members, VIPS and mailing list • PDF invitation designed, to be circulated and printed at exhibitors cost • Artwork sales (35% gallery commission) • Insurance, cleaning and utilities • Catering for celebration event (light refreshments) 2 MUNDARING AND MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRES 2022 EXHIBITION APPLICATION INFORMATION MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE Midland Junction Arts Centre is located in the heart of Midland, a major rail and road transit junction, about 18 km north-east of the Perth CBD. Midland is the regional centre for the City of Swan that includes the Swan Valley and the Darling Scarp to the east. MJAC’s heritage building houses galleries, artist studios, ceramic and printmaking studios, a 140 seat auditorium and hireable spaces for workshops, meetings and events. MJAC GALLERIES West Gallery has approximately 17 linear metres of hanging space with a hanging height of 2.6m. The space is equipped with hanging rails, a moveable false wall (3 linear metres of hanging space) which can be positioned within the gallery and natural light from the large north facing windows. This gallery adjoins a small room (Project Space) suited for film projections, additional exhibition space or as a shop. East Gallery has approximately 19 linear metres of hanging space with a hanging height of 2.5 m. The space is equipped with hanging rails, a moveable false wall (3 linear metres of hanging space) which can be positioned within the gallery and natural light from the large north facing windows. Veranda Studio is suited to flexible projects including exhibitions, residencies, workshops or pop-up shops. The space has approximately 15 linear metres of hanging space with a hanging height of 3.96 m. Please note: throughout the exhibition period exhibitors are required to invigilate this space. All three spaces have projects programmed concurrently throughout the year. Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Friday – 10 am to 5 pm Saturday – 11am to 3pm Closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Public Holidays Free entry COSTS AND INCLUSIONS MJAC West Gallery $700 l $630 MAC Inc. Members (including GST) MJAC East Gallery $700 l $630 MAC Inc. Members (including GST) MJAC Veranda Studio $400 l $360 MAC Inc. Members (including GST) • Gallery hire (7-10 weeks) • MAC Inc. staff assist with exhibition curation, installation. • Exhibition invigilation is included for the East and West Galleries only. • Exhibition material (floor sheet, signage and labelling) • Online exhibition promotion on MJAC website and social media sites (no paid advertising) • Media release produced and distributed • E-Invitation emailed to MAC Inc. members, VIPS and mailing list • PDF invitation designed, to be circulated and printed at exhibitors cost • Artwork sales (35% gallery commission) • Insurance, cleaning and electricity • Catering for celebration event (light refreshments) 3 MUNDARING AND MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRES 2022 EXHIBITION APPLICATION INFORMATION MUNDARING ARTS CENTRE MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE – VERANDA STUDIO 4 MUNDARING AND MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRES 2022 EXHIBITION APPLICATION INFORMATION MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRE – EAST & WEST GALLERIES 5 MUNDARING AND MIDLAND JUNCTION ARTS CENTRES 2022 EXHIBITION APPLICATION INFORMATION FEES AND ASSISTANCE • Gallery costs are a flat fee per space regardless the number of artists participating in the project. • We suggest that exhibitors apply to the WA Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries or their local governments for project funding to cover exhibition costs. • MAC Inc. can provide letters of support for grant applications, but cannot undertake grant writing on behalf of exhibitors. • Full payment of the gallery hire fee is due 4 months prior to the exhibition date. CANCELLATION • If exhibitors cancel a booked exhibition less than 4 months before the agreed date, a cancellation fee of 35% of the original hire fee will be charged for administration purposes. GALLERY INVIGILATION • MAC Inc. staff will invigilate the Mundaring Arts Centre and East and West Galleries at Midland Junction Arts Centre during advertised opening hours. • Exhibitors are required to invigilate the Veranda Studio. • Exhibitors are encouraged to be present for the opening night and related public programs when able. EXHIBITION INSTALLATION • Three to four days are scheduled for install of exhibitions and one to dismount it. Exhibitors are required to be available to assist during installation and pack down. • Delivery and collection of work is the responsibility of exhibitors on agreed installation dates. MAC Inc. is unable to provide long-term storage facilities for artwork. • MAC and MJAC galleries are fitted with hanging rails. If direct fixing of works is required, this must be included in the application as this is not permitted in some areas due to heritage regulations. • We provide basic installation equipment including hanging wires, plinths, AV