Interested in exhibiting your artwork?
So are we….
Community Arts Palmerston North welcomes proposals from artists, groups
or organisations who would like to exhibit their work at the Arts Centre
Square Edge.
Community Arts supports:
 Emerging artists & first time exhibitors
 New media artists and film makers
 Community projects
 New work by established artists
 Experimental, interactive and collaborative creative work
GALLERY & EXHIBITION INFORMATION
The Arts Centre’s ground floor offers a variety of options for artists:
fx² (effects squared) – the digital art and performance space on the ground
floor – offers a stage and a single screen projection wall for artists to show
and stage their work. It seats up to 36 people and provides a fantastic
opportunity for film, photography and all digital, acoustic and performing
artists. It can be hired for one-off performances and screenings or longer
events.
SQUARE EDGE GALLERY – the activities area on the ground floor – offers
four walls for artists to display their work. In addition, two movable walls
are available if required. Usually exhibitions will be on display for three
weeks incl. installation/de-installation.
COMMUNITY ARTS SPACE – the entry to the ground floor – offers one large
wall and two smaller walls adjacent to it. Displays will usually be on for
three weeks incl. installation/de-installation, or by negotiation.
Submitting a proposal
Exhibition proposals must be submitted in writing with the completed
Exhibition Proposal Application Form and the following materials listed
below:

Exhibition Summary - Brief summary outlining your proposed
exhibition/display, related activities, space requirements, number and
description of works to be presented.

Exhibition Dates and Space - Your preferred exhibition dates and
space, and how flexible you are if the preferred dates are not
available.

Work Samples - Samples of your recent work and, if possible, your
proposed work for the exhibition – either as printed reproductions or
copies on CD, DVD or via email.

Sale Price - The sale price or high and low range of works in the
proposed exhibition.
Exhibition proposals for all spaces can be submitted at any time. You will be
notified of a decision in writing.
More Information
For more information on exhibition spaces or funding options for exhibitions,
please contact Community Arts Palmerston North:
Email: arts@ca.org.nz, phone: 06 – 353 2800 or visit
www.communityarts.org.nz
Exhibition Charges
fx² (effects squared) - digital art and performance space
Price by negotiation.
The space is further available for hire for your own events and performances. Please
contact Sue on 353 2800 or email: info@ca.org.nz for more information.
Square Edge Gallery
$155 incl for three weeks installation/de-installation period included
Community Arts Space
$94 incl per three week installation/de-installation period included
Community Arts retains 25% commission + GST on all sales made during or as
a result of the exhibition.
Community Arts offers the following exhibition support:

Initial curatorial assistance

Experienced assistance with installation, de-installation & technical
requirements

Free promotion & advertising

Assistance with labels & invites

Assistance with an opening event
Prices include:

Use of glasses, trestle tables and black tablecloths for opening event.
Glasses must be returned cleaned. Food and drinks are the
responsibility of the artist.
Also available for hire:

White tablecloth
Prices are inclusive of GST.
$12.00 (subject to drycleaning)
EXHIBITION PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM
Name of Artist/Group
Contact Person
Address
Phone
(landline & cellphone)
Email
Preferred exhibition
space
 fx²
 Square Edge Gallery
 Community Arts Space
Preferred exhibition
dates/month
Please attach your proposal as described under “Submitting a proposal” and
post it to:
Community Arts Palmerston North
PO Box 1478
Palmerston North
info@ca.org.nz
If you would like your materials returned after review, please include a
stamped, self-addressed envelope.