Narooma Gallery Hire information

Narooma Gallery Hire Conditions

1. Rental fees all GST inclusive

Members:

• $120.00 week

• $40.00 day

• $20.00 if exhibition is extended beyond a regular week e.g. 10 days

Non Members:

• $140.00 week

• $50.00 day

• $25.00 if exhibition is extended beyond a regular week e.g. 10 days

Bond:

• $100.00 (no GST) payable upon booking confirmation.

2. The bond is required at the time the balance of the hire fee is paid, i.e.one month before the exhibition start date. The bond will be returned in full or in part by direct deposit within 14 days, after an inspection of the premises at 3pm on the closing day.

3. If a booking is made less than one month in advance, of an exhibition, the full fee & bond are required upon signing the contract.

4. Additional services if required are available for a fee:

• $40 (GST inc) /day for an exhibition minder;

$50 (GST inc) for an external cleaner.

5. The Gallery can be booked for up to four weeks for any one exhibition. There is a limit of two solo exhibitions per year during peak season, group exhibitions excepted, and with the proviso that the second booking cannot be made before commencement of the first exhibition.

6. The hiring week is from 12pm Wednesday until 3pm Tuesday the following week.

7.  A NSoA Gallery and Workshop Committee member will induct the exhibitor to the Gallery space, gallery hanging and lighting systems and review the Gallery Hazard Risk Assessment. Do not commence installation without an induction.

8. Exhibition install and de-install (take-down) are the responsibility of the Exhibitor(s). Exhibitor(s) will need to supply their own set up equipment specific to their display. Exhibitor(s) are responsible for minding the exhibition (unless otherwise arranged), and cleaning the gallery and kitchen.

9. Exhibitors need to supply:

• Point of Sale facility i.e.: cash tin, or mobile credit card device. The NSoA does not take commission on sales and is not involved in the financial process of sales.

• Mobile phone – there is no phone at the gallery

• Dish towels for utensil drying

• Disposable or own catering utensils and serving dishes/glassware etc

10. The Narooma Gallery encourages exhibitors to open the Gallery between 10am – 4pm. Exhibition hours can be set by the exhibitor and we ask that you provide us with the nominated hours for promotion purposes. Include any anticipated breaks such as lunch breaks where you will close the Gallery.

11. We encourage Exhibitors to keep all works (even sold works) on display until the end of the exhibition. We understand that due to the high volume of tourists some buyers may want to take their purchased works with them at time of sale. Should this occur please endeavour to replace works where possible so that gallery visitors continue to have an optimum exhibition experience.

12. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that the sold works are distributed/delivered to the purchasers as soon as possible and no works are left at the premises at the end of the exhibition. There is no storage of works at the gallery beyond the exhibition booking dates.

13. All property of the Exhibitor(s) and any rubbish accumulated during the exhibition must be removed from the premises at the completion of the booking period.

14. The Narooma School of Arts covers the Narooma Gallery space for Public Liability Insurance. Exhibitors need their own insurance for damage or theft of the works on display  and in transit, and take full responsibility for its safekeeping.

15. Exhibiting artists will be responsible for the design artwork, printing and distribution of all relevant promotional material.

16. Innovative and challenging exhibitions are encouraged, however the Narooma Gallery retains the right to reject any artwork that is deemed inappropriate or offensive. The exhibition should not be disrespectful – racist or discriminatory, it must not be denigrating, pornographic, and not made from bodily fluids.

17. Gallery attendance sheets/comment book are provided by the gallery and will remain the property of the NSoA. Artists can request a copy of visitor numbers and/or comments, if requested.

18.  Visitors who are interested in joining the NSoA should visit the website: www.naroomaschoolofarts/membership-applicaation-form.