SEEING IS HEARING
An Art Exhibition showcasing works by
Deaf and hard of hearing artists
Celebrating National Week of Deaf People
Monday 5th to Tuesday 20th October, 2015
We are inviting Deaf and hard of hearing artists to submit an expression of interest to show their
artworks in one of the galleries at the Kingston Art Centre from Monday 5th October to Tuesday
20th October.
The exhibition is called ‘Seeing is Hearing’ and is being held as part of National Week of Deaf
People.
Artworks can be any medium including: photography, painting, drawing, textile or sculptures. No
audio visual (e.g. videos)
Exhibition details
Location
Date
Kingston Arts Centre, Gallery One
979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin
(Corner South Road and Nepean Hwy)
Monday 5th to Tuesday 20th October, 2015
Opening Sunday 4th October – 1:30pm to 3pm
Selection of artwork
Limited spaces are available.
Guidelines
You can submit up to a maximum of 3 artworks.
Works will be selected by the committee.
Enquiries
Megan Grant, MetroAccess Officer
Kingston City Council – megan.grant@kingston.vic.gov.au
or SMS 0448 983 707
Return this form to
Megan Grant
MetroAccess Officer
Kingston City Council
PO Box 1000 Mentone, Victoria 3194
or megan.grant@kingston.vic.gov.au
By Monday 14th September 2015
If your art work is selected for exhibition
Gallery One
Kingston Arts Centre,
979-985 Nepean Hwy
Moorabbin
(Corner South Road
and Nepean Hwy)
Art work drop off
Wednesday 30th September, 2015 - 10am – 12pm*
*If you are unable to deliver your artwork during this time, you must
contact Megan Grant via email or the number above to arrange prior
delivery
Art work pick up/collection
Wednesday 21st October, 10am – 12pm*
*If you are unable to collect your artwork during this time, you must
contact Megan Grant via email or the number above to arrange
collection
Important
Project partners:
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Sales of art work (22% commission to the art gallery)
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All artwork (print/photos) needs to be framed or be able to be
hanged on a wall. The hanging system in the gallery is a track
hanging system – works are hung from hooks on wires. The
thicker the frame the better. It is recommended that two d-rings
are attached to the back of each work (see image below).
National Week of Deaf People Art Exhibition
2nd to 20th October 2015
Seeing is Hearing
Expression of interest form
Please complete and return by Monday 14th September 2015
To: Megan Grant
City of Kingston
PO Box 1000 Mentone, 3194
or megan.grant@kingston.vic.gov.au
Contact Name
Postal Address
Phone
Email
Website (if applicable)
Details of Artwork/s
Please note that there are limited spaces available. You can submit up to a maximum of 3
artworks.
ARTWORK 1
Title
Medium / Materials
Dimensions
Please limit description to a maximum of 15 words
Brief description of work
Selling price
(please leave blank if work will not be available for purchase)
*a 22% gallery commission applies to all
works sold
A clear photo of each of your art piece must be submitted with this form.
ARTWORK 2
Title
Medium / Materials
Dimensions
Please limit description to a maximum of 15 words
Brief description of work
Selling price
(please leave blank if work will not be available for purchase)
*a 22% gallery commission applies to all
works sold
A clear photo of each of your art piece must be submitted with this form.
ARTWORK 3
Title
Medium / Materials
Dimensions
Please limit description to a maximum of 15 words
Brief description of work
Selling price
(please leave blank if work will not be available for purchase)
*a 22% gallery commission applies to all
works sold
A clear photo of each of your art piece must be submitted with this form.
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Artists are responsible for the insurance of works during the period of the exhibition and
whilst travelling to and from the gallery.
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Whilst the gallery is fitted with a surveillance system, all insurance to cover damage to or
theft of artworks on display or in transit to or from the Gallery is the responsibility of the
artist.
I accept that the gallery is not liable for any damage or thief that may occur during the period of
the exhibition and whilst travelling to and from the gallery.
Signature: __________________________________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Photograph & Video Permission
The Councils* involved in the ‘Seeing is Hearing’ exhibition need your permission before we can
use any photographs or audio-visual recordings (henceforth referred to as ‘images’) of you or your
artwork in the exhibition ‘Seeing is Hearing’ and in Councils’ promotional materials.
Please indicate your consent for your images to be recorded by the Councils involved by reading
and signing this consent form.
By signing this consent form, I agree and give permission:
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I am happy for my images to be in the exhibition ‘Seeing is Hearing’ at Gallery One at the
Kingston Arts Centre.
I am happy for my images to be on webpages promoting the exhibition ‘Seeing is Hearing’.
The Councils involved in the ‘Seeing is Hearing’ exhibition may use my images for publicity
purposes and these may be printed or published online. These images may be used for,
but not limited to, promotion of the exhibition and Council activities.
I understand that the images will be kept on file by the Councils involved and may be
reproduced a number of times in promotional material for the MetroAccess program and for
Council.
I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration for taking or use of the
images.
I acknowledge that the artwork is owned by me and the photo images are the property of
the Councils involved.
I understand that Council will not use these images in a manner that may be deemed
adverse or defamatory to me, or for any political or commercial gain.
I understand that I am able to withdraw my consent at any time by contacting Megan Grant
0448 983 707 (sms) or email megan.grant@kingston.vic.gov.au
Artist’s name: _______________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Contact number: ____________________________________________________________
Artwork description (if artwork appears in an image): ______________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________
* Councils involved in the ‘Seeing is Hearing’ exhibition includes – Kingston City Council, City of
Port Phillip, Glen Eira City Council and Bayside City Council.
Office use only:
For Council staff:
Name of staff: _______________________________________________________________
Signature of staff: _________________________________ Date: ____________________
Contact number/email of staff: _________________________________________________
Identifying features (eg. clothes, gender, approx. age, image no):
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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