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Proposals

Blindside welcomes proposals from artists, collectives and curators for solo and group exhibitions and performances across one or both gallery spaces. Alternatively, we welcome artists and curators to contact us to discuss exhibition ideas that are still in the planning stage. Blindside will assist artists and curators to seek funding and sponsorship and we help provide advice and letters of support.

Blindside doesn’t wish to discriminate against anybody. Artists who have difficulties with written English or access to computers etc are welcome to contact the gallery and make an appointment to discuss their proposal in person.

2010 Out-of-Time Proposals

Please note that we are currently receiving out of time proposals for 15 September to 2 October 2010. If you are interested in putting forth an out-of-time proposal, please contact us ASAP with a completed application form (please use the following 2011 Proposal Application form).

2010/2011 Summer Studio

Art practice is different for everyone and Blindside Summer Studio is a new initiative aimed to support artists who have blurred the lines between the creation, installation and exhibition process. From December 2010 to January 2011, two practicing artists (or art collectives) will be selected to use Blindside as a working studio and exhibition space.

Artists will be provided with 24 hour access and required to contribute at least 15-20 hours a week to the production of new work. (Please note that Blindside does not have residential living facilities, capabilities or allowances.) During the studio period the galleries will be open to the public by invitation of the artist only. The project will conclude with a 4-day public open studio, which will be accompanied by an opening and artist talk.

Cost: $300 from each artist (or art collective)

Studio/Installation: 15 December 2010 to 11 January 2011
Open Studio: 12 to 15 January 2011, 12pm-6pm (Opening 13 January 6-8pm)
De-installation: 15 January 6pm to 16 January 6pm

2011 Blindside Summer Studio Expression of Interest (DOC, 136KB)

All expressions of interest must be received (not postmarked) by October 1, 2010.

2011 Exhibition Program Proposals

Please note that we are currenty receiving submissions for the January to June 2011 Program. If you are interested in putting forth a proposal, please download and fill out the following application:

2011 Blindside Proposal Application (DOC, 126KB)

All proposals must be received (not postmarked) by October 1, 2010.

Exhibition and Support

Exhibitions are of three weeks duration.

The total cost of exhibiting is $880 for Gallery One and $690 for Gallery Two. A 25% non-refundable deposit will be required on confirmation of exhibition booking and is to be paid within three weeks of acceptance notification. Artists with financial difficulties are urged to contact the committee as soon as possible to discuss alternative payment plans. The remaining balance is to be paid one month prior to installation. In addition to the exhibition fee, a $100 returnable bond will be taken. This amount will be returned after the exhibition concludes providing keys are returned and the space is returned to its original condition.

The exhibition fee includes:

• a three week public exhibition
• the design and colour printing of a modest catalogue (designed to gallery format)
• the design and emailing of an electronic invitation (designed to gallery format)
• staff for opening night
• staff to invigilate the exhibition one day a week
• assistance with grant applications for further funding
• line listing in Art Almanac, Trouble and Gallery Guide

Additionally, Blindside can help put exhibiting artists in touch with writers and curators for catalogue essays. Blindside also maintains a digital archive and selected exhibition images will be featured on the website.

Exhibitions are open from 12 noon to 6 pm Wednesday to Saturday. Exhibiting artists will be responsible for sitting the space (during opening hours) one and a half days a week. Openings are on the first Thursday night of the exhibition period from 6-8pm.

As a not-for-profit organization, Blindside takes no commission from the sale of any artworks. Nor do we allow sales stickers or prices to be exhibited on the gallery walls.

Installation and De-Installation

Installation can take place two days prior to the exhibition (on Monday and Tuesday). Basic tools are provided by Blindside, but artists should source any specific hanging requirements. A passenger lift operates in the building six days a week. The Nicholas Building also has a freight lift, which is accessible for the movement of large-scale and/or heavy work. If you have any questions regarding installation or tools, please contact us.

Exhibition dismantling takes place between 6pm on the final Saturday of the exhibition and 6pm the following Sunday. As Blindside has limited storage we appreciate prompt collection of work. Artists are responsible for any costs associated with the transportation and insurance of artwork.

Gallery Floorplans

Blindside is located on the seventh floor of the Nicholas Building, on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swanston Street in Melbourne's Central Business District.

Gallery one exhibition space is forty square metres with a ceiling height of 3.40 metres. The long north and east-facing walls of the gallery are MDF. All other walls and floor are concrete.

Gallery two is twenty-five square meters with a ceiling height of 3.40 metres. The west-facing wall of the gallery is MDF and the remaining walls are concrete.

For detailed measurements click here.

Freight Lift

The freight lift measures 1280mm wide by 2035mm deep and is 2010mm from floor to ceiling. The diagonal is 2380mm along the floor or 2960 from floor to ceiling. It is located down the hall and to the left from BLINDSIDE's gallery 1 entrance. The frieght lift opens onto the alleyway behind the Nicholas building (off Flinder's Lane).

 

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out-of-time proposals

summer studio

2011 proposals

exhibition

install / deinstall

gallery floorplans

freight lift