CAST
EXHIBITION
proposals
the closing dates for proposals are
28th February & 30th June of each year
please note that where these dates fall on a weekend,
proposals must be postmarked as of the next business day.
Eligibility
CAST accepts proposals that conform to the following criteria:
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Comprise of contemporary
art, craft or design by professional practitioners working
in any medium. |
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Curated, group and artist-initiated
exhibitions |
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Post-graduate students can be involved
in group, artist-initiated and curated exhibitions providing
that artwork does not form part of formal academic assessment |
CAST declines proposals that include the following:
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Under-graduate students |
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Post-graduate students applying for
solo exhibitions while enrolled in an academic art institution
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Program Structure
CAST is committed to producing a diverse
exhibition program that is made up of local, national and
international contemporary art, craft and design by emerging
and established practitioners. The annual exhibition program
consists of eight exhibitions presented at the CAST Gallery,
the CAST Members Exhibition and other projects developed by
CAST for ‘off-site’ venues. CAST also hosts special
projects and events in the gallery. These take place only
if they do not impinge in any way on the exhibition program.
CAST exhibitions are scheduled at least
one year ahead of presentation.
The Exhibition Committee assesses
all proposals and activities that directly relate to CAST
exhibitions.
Proposal Guidelines
CAST encourages proposals that involve the development of
new work, or the exploration of a particular area. In these
instances the ideas that inform the proposed exhibition must
be clearly articulated within both the written and the visual
material submitted. Proposals can be submitted for exhibitions
that have already been developed. In these cases it may be
necessary to make minor modifications in order for the exhibition
to be appropriate to CAST.
Preference is given to exhibitions that
are of an experimental and innovative nature.
The following material must be included
in all applications:
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Names of all participants |
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Contact details |
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Up-to-date curriculum vitae for all participants |
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A clear and concise description of the exhibition –
proposed work and concept (max. of one A4 page). |
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Slides, 8 – 10 for a solo exhibition and 10 –
20 for a group exhibition. Label clearly with the author’s
name, title of the work, year, dimensions, medium and
arrow indicating the top of the image. Slides are the
preferred format for 2D work. Where appropriate, CD-ROM
(Mac and PC compatible), DVD or video |
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A slide list |
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Preferred dates. Please indicate if there is a specific
reason why the exhibition must occur within a particular
time frame |
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Include a stamped self-addressed envelope for the return
of material |
Proposals must not be submitted in folders,
binding or configured for free standing display in any way.
Please present proposals on plain white paper and secure with
paperclips only.
Download gallery plans and dimensions
[PDF file 160 KB]
Successful applicants should note
that:
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CAST must approve
any deviation from the original exhibition proposal. In
the case of major changes in the nature of the exhibition
CAST reserves the right to terminate the agreement or
request a re-submission to the CAST Exhibition Programming
Committee |
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The name of Contemporary Art
Services Tasmania must not be used in any grant or sponsorship
application unless CAST has provided written permission |
GALLERY
DIMENSIONS
General dimensions
| Length: |
16.8m |
| Width: |
8.9m |
| Wall height: |
3.45m |
| Ceiling height > eastern
end: |
4.5m |
| Ceiling height > western
end: |
3.75m |
| Grid height: |
3.3m |
| Light track height: |
3.34m |
Access
| Western door > to exterior: |
h > 2.36m, w > 1.96m (inset 23cm)
distance from southern wall > 11cm |
| Northern door > to store room: |
h > 2.36m, w > 2m (no inset)
distance from eastern wall > 40 cm |
| Southern door > entry door: |
h > 2.36m, w > 1.1m (no inset)
distance from eastern wall > 3.54cm |
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| Wall surface: |
Plasterboard over structural plywood
(except for top 10cm > plasterboard only) |
| Floor: |
Polished wood |
| Grid type: |
Pipe grid (with relocatable components) |
| Lighting: |
Single perimeter track - Erco
Track approx 1m from wall
Combination of wall wash floods and spots |
| Gallery panels: |
7 panels: h > 3.23m, w > 1.2m
MDF 3mm over oak frame |
| Climate control: |
No |
| Heating: |
Hanging radiant heaters |
| Cooling: |
No |
| Power: |
Drop down working outlets
Wall power outlets all walls
2 x 3 phase power outlets |
Gallery may be modified as required to
suit installation.
All modifications to gallery fabric and any damage are the
responsibility of the artist to set right and must be negotiated
with the Director prior to undertaking.
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