Gallery Basics
Exhibition Cycle
The normal exhibition cycle runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm (including an
evening reception). Generally, BFA exhibitions run for one week and MFA exhibitions
run for two weeks. Certain exhibitions have different durations depending on
circumstance. Normally installation begins with key pick-up Saturday afternoon (2pm).
Exhibitors can work the remainder of Saturday and/or all day Sunday.
Please do not plan to start on Saturday before 2pm without consulting the Director. Time
is required to strike prior exhibitions and for gallery maintenance. If exhibitions end with
a closing reception on Friday, the show can be dismantled and cleared from the Gallery
Friday evening and/or Saturday morning/early afternoon. The space should be cleaned,
repaired, painted, and ready for the next show by 1:30pm. Keys must be returned to staff
at that time. You must abide by the clean-up schedule included in the “Exhibition
Agreement” (provided by Director).
Gallery Keys
Keys will be available Saturday afternoon at the start time of installation (2pm). In the
event of two or more exhibitors, these keys will be shared. For group shows, a contact
person should be designated to take responsibility for keys.
Responsibilities of the Exhibitor
Exhibitors must coordinate exhibition plans with the Director. It is the responsibility of the
exhibitor to design, install and strike the exhibition. Transportation of the work to and
from the gallery is responsibility of the student. There is no storage space for artwork in
or around the gallery before or after the exhibition period. Students are responsible for
leaving the gallery in the same good condition as they found it.
Only “gallery white” paint supplied by the Gallery may be used for re-covering temporary
wall colours. Major gallery alterations (including alternate colours, temporary wall
modifications etc.) must be accompanied by manageable plans to restore the gallery to
its former condition and be approved by the Gallery Director.
Basic tools and supplies available
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Tools and hardware: hammers, levels, tape measures, drill, nails, assorted fasteners,
etc. (if in doubt, bring your own).
Ceiling brackets for suspended works.
Projector platforms (suspended) and track power adapters.
Small selection of Opus frames and assorted plinths / pedestals.
Hole filler, paint and tools for wall maintenance and repair. Please note you must use
paint supplied by the Gallery for cover up and touch up work to match existing
surface.
The main Gallery walls are reinforced with plywood and can support a fair amount of
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weight without the use of anchored fasteners. However, the four moveable wall partitions
(on wheels) are not designed to support heavy work.
Gallery Access: Loading + Pick-up
The Gallery has a parking permit for temporary loading and unloading of artwork. Drive
North on Wiggins Avenue and follow Campus Drive until you reach Science Place. Turn
right on Science Place. When you reach the entrance to the first pay parking lot on your
right side, turn as if you were entering the parking lot, but follow the sidewalk heading
towards the Arts Building (south), instead. You will drive underneath the skywalk
connecting Arts and Thorvaldson. Follow the pathways to the gallery, being aware of
pedestrians and cyclists. Once in front of the gallery, Keep vehicle clear of the main path
by backing up to the steps. When loading is done you must move the vehicle to a regular
parking area.
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