How to Apply: Gertrude studios
Gertrude Studio
Application Guidelines
Images
L to R: Sue Dodd, Studio 8, Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces 2004;
Michelle Ussher, Studio 7, Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces 2005;
Alex Pittendrigh, Studio 7, Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces 2004.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
16 low cost, non-residential studios located at Gertrude
Contemporary Art Apaces are available to emerging artists for a
period of two years. They range in size from 30–72 square
metres. All spaces have fluorescent light and access to running
water. Most have additional natural light and some have a private
sink. The first and second floor studios allow good access for large
works.
The current subsidised monthly rental is $200* including electricity.
Tenants are required to pay one months rent in advance, and a bond
which is equivalent to two month’s rent.
*Subject to change. GST inclusive.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DATE
For studios becoming available in 2009, please submit applications by Friday 19 September 2008
by 5.30pm (postmark date).
ELIGIBILITY
All visual artists, except those working in very heavy
materials or with dangerous chemicals are eligible to apply. Full-time
students at any level may not hold a studio at Gertrude Contemporary
Art Spaces. Those taking up full-time study while holding a studio
will be required to relinquish it upon doing so. Part-time students
must provide details of their course, contact hours and studio facilities.
Applicants must be able to commit to a two-year period of residency,
and must treat studio rental responsibilities as a priority.
CRITERIA
Successful applicants are chosen on the basis of quality
of work, perceived potential, space requirements and financial need.The
organisation also attempts to create a balance of media, gender
and age in the studio artist body.
REQUIRED INFORMATION
1. Completed application
form. Use Adobe Acrobat to type into the form
and print, or else print and complete by hand.
2. One CV (no more than one A4 page)
3. Visual materials (see below)
4. Large stamped self-addressed envelope for return
of visual materials
VISUAL MATERIALS
Please submit work that has been completed in the past
2 years. Material in excess of the limits below will not be viewed
by the committee.
Preferred visual materials
12 digital images on CD, saved as individual JPEGS at 72-dpi resolution.
One DVD (10 minutes max.)
Not accepted
Slides, catalogues, photographs, colour photocopies, or any other printed
material; VHS tapes; Powerpoint presentations; images saved in a
PDF document.
If you submit more than one format of visual material,
please halve the amount/viewing time. (Eg. If you submit JPEGs
and a DVD, we will only view 6 images and 5 minutes of the DVD).
Material must be clearly labelled with the artist’s name,
title of work and date of execution. With DVDs, please indicate
segment lengths. N.B. Safe return of improperly labelled material cannot
be guaranteed. Do not send original or irreplaceable material.
Please note that CDs and DVDs will not be returned if
a stamped, self-addressed envelope is not included with the application.
DECISIONS
Selection is made by the Studio Selection Panel, whose
members include gallery staff, practising artists and other arts
professionals. Applicants will be advised of results in writing.
Panel decisions are final and cannot be negotiated.
ENQUIRIES
Address enquiries to the Director or Program Manager T
(03) 9419 3406 F (03) 9419 2519 or E info@gertrude.org.au. Please
address submissions to: Director, Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces,
200 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia.
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