Looking out - Fairlight Pool

by Step Elton, 2011 ArtZpace participant

ArtZpace 2012 - Guidelines & Background

www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/artzpace
 Background

ArtZpace is an annual exhibition initiated by Pittwater Council. Developed as part of Pittwater’s Cultural Plan,
ArtZpace aims to: promote emerging local artists; give artists experience running an exhibition; and to offer the
community access to a high quality exhibition.

ArtZpace is open to young and emerging local artists. The exhibition provides selected artists with not only the
opportunity to display and sell their work in a professional setting, but also to contribute to the management
of the show. Under the guidance of a professional co-ordinator, artists market and mount the show, and build
invaluable skills and networks to support their careers as Art practitioners.

11 artists participated in ArtZpace 2011. Representing a broad spectrum of arts forms, participating artists
enjoyed a number of positive outcomes through ArtZpace, including sales, commissions, representation in
commercial galleries and strengthened peer networks.

In 2012 ArtZpace will display the work of between 10 and 16 artists.

Sara Cox

Rooster, 2010. 2011 ArtZpace exhibitor

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Artists requirements / costs

ƒƒ Successful applicants must be willing to work as part of a group and take an active role in the
organisation of the show with assistance from the ArtZpace Co-ordinator.
ƒƒ Artists will contribute financially to the costs of the show, which include hall fees, publicity and
promotion, and opening night costs. The contribution will be approximately $600 from each artist.
ƒƒ Each artist will be required to attend group meetings which will be held out of business hours at
Avalon Recreation Centre. Commencing in June 2011, these meetings will be held once a month
prior to the show and may increase in frequency as the exhibition approaches.
ƒƒ Artists are responsible for manning the show and sales desk for the exhibition period. Artists need
to make provision to cover shifts between Friday 6 and Sunday 15 January 2012.
ƒƒ Artists will hang and remove their works under the guidance of the hanging committee and
co-ordinator. Participating artists need to make their own provisions for supplying and moving
additional exhibition furniture, or large artworks.
ƒƒ ArtZpace will not have exclusive use of the centre throughout this time. Other activity rooms will be
made available for hire by other artists in the area for the purpose of exhibition.
ƒƒ Opening nights of other groups may occur on the same night. All activities planned for the
evening must be approved by the Recreation Centre Co-ordinator.
Step Elton

“My photography stems from the natural sights, sounds and feelings
associated with life in and around Sydney and in particular, on the
Northern beaches…” Stepstaken Photography. 2011 ArtZpace exhibit

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Pittwater Council’s role

ƒƒ Pittwater Council will contract a professional co-ordinator to guide the planning and promotion of the
art show.
ƒƒ Provide insurance for the show.
ƒƒ Avalon Recreation Centre, along with screens and hanging mechanisms owned by Council, will be
reserved for ArtZpace artists for the duration of the exhibition.
ƒƒ Promotional support provided via Council’s Community Noticeboard and on Pittwater Facebook page:
I Love Pittwater, in The Manly Daily, Council’s website and Community Noticeboards in Pittwater Life
and Peninsula Living.
ƒƒ Council will oversee sponsorship relationships for ArtZpace 2012 with artists’ input.
ƒƒ No commission is taken from artists’ sales.

Exhibition details
ƒƒ The exhibition will run from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 January 2012 (negotiable).
ƒƒ The opening night will be held on Friday 6 January 2012, from 6 – 9pm.
ƒƒ All activities organised within ArtZpace must abide by Pittwater Council regulations and policies,
including the Community Centres’ Terms and Conditions of hire.
ƒƒ Participating artists are encouraged to make the exhibition and any associated public program
activities their own. Artists may organise ‘meet the artist’ sessions, offer talks and workshops for the
purpose of professional development and provide further opportunities for the public to gain a deeper
cultural experience.
ƒƒ Depending on group numbers, each artist will have roughly 20 square metres hanging space (10m
width x 2m height), and potentially 14 square metres floor space to house plinths/sculptures.

ArtZpace opening night 2011 4

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Application and selection process

ArtZpace is aimed at young and emerging artists. Priority will be given to applicants who are under 30 years
of age, and or those who have less than five year professional exhibition experience1. Artists with greater
professional experience will still be considered and are encouraged to apply. Similarly, local artists will be
given priority, however all artists are encouraged to apply.

The artists will be selected on the basis of artistic originality; merit and creative diversity across the
group; and a demonstrated commitment to furthering their artistic career.

ƒƒ Applicants will be advised of the judging outcome by post. The decision of the selection panel is final
and no correspondence will be entered into.

ƒƒ Artists working across all media are encouraged to apply.

ƒƒ Artists are only eligible to show for two consecutive years at ArtZpace.

ƒƒ The application form and relevant attachments must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 20 May 2011.
Material submitted in addition to those requirements in the application form and checklist will not be
forwarded to the selection committee.

ƒƒ Applications to be delivered to:

Via email: susan_machar@pittwater.nsw.gov.au
Please note maximum file sizes as per application form

Via post: PO Box 882

Mona Vale NSW 1660

In person: Marked “Attention: Susan Machar, Community Development Officer”

Mona Vale Customer Service Centre

Village Park, 1 Park Street, Mona Vale
OR
Avalon Customer Service Centre
59a Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon

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National Association for Visual Artists, What is an emerging artist?
www.visualarts.net.au/advicecentre/what-emerging-artist

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Contact details

For further information about ArtZpace 2012 contact:

Susan Machar
Community Development Officer, Pittwater Council

p: 9970 1169
e: susan_machar@pittwater.nsw.gov.au

“I knew it would be a great opportunity to learn from other

more experienced local artists and to develop contacts in my local area…”
ArtZpace 2011 participant

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