Gallery at County Hall
1.
Introduction
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Proposals
are sought for a Visual Arts organisation or group of artists who are looking
to showcase their work at County Hall in Worcestershire as we wish to use the
building in a more creative way and to showcase the great talent we have in the
County.
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County
Hall is situated just off the M5 and is placed in beautiful grounds within
woodland and lakes.
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Supporting
local businesses is a key priority for the County Council and we would hope
that artists and arts organisations could benefit from the use of this space
for sharing and selling their work. This will be the third exhibition at County
Hall.
2.
Project Description
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Gallery at County Hall consists of an existing large public space
which contains three large wall spaces each being 7 meters wide and 3 meters
high. There are also two cabinets
approximately 6ft high by two feet which can exhibit 3D work
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The
work should be by Worcestershire artists and be 2D work for the walls, with the
option of 3D for the cabinets. It needs
to suitable for the public and not contain anything which is liable to offend
or distress. The final decisions on work to be exhibited for the work will be
made by the County Council.
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The
space surrounds the Council Chamber and is open to the public during council
working hours from 8am to 6.30pm.
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The
work should be temporary and can also be 'for sale'. The County Council will
not take any commission for the work but all financial transactions will be
made by the artist(s) or the organisations who represent the work.
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An
'opening event' can be held which will be organised in conjunction with the
artist or organisation.
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The
County Council will work with artists to have in place an appropriate picture
rail hanging system.
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The
County Council cannot guarantee complete security of the work and the work is
displayed at the risk of the group.
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We
would be looking to change the work two or three times per year. This will be
confirmed depending on interest.
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Please
note that we cannot pay any group to display or co-ordinate the exhibitions but
can assist in the opening event as well as giving advice on the space
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The
lead contacts for this are Steve Wilson, County Arts Officer and David
Harrison, Facilities Manager
Terms and conditions of hire:
The Artist Space is situated in
the area surrounding the Council Chamber.
The building is open to the
public Monday – Friday 8am – 6.30pm and
includes a cafe. .
The artist(s) will be
responsible for:
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preparation,
installation and removal of exhibits or residency materials
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insurance of works
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all labels and
information
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publicity and
marketing
Worcestershire County Council will
be responsible for:
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Advising about
installation and display
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Electricity and
space heating
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Space cleaning
daily
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Signposting within
the building
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A press release to
local media in advance of your booking
How to apply
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If you are interested in this please
contact Steve Wilson, County Arts Officer on 01905 765754 or email swilson@worcestershire.gov.uk or
Diane Thomson, Culture and Community Project Support Officer on 01905 765770 or
email dethomson@worcestershire.gov.uk
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Please outline who you are, the nature
of your work and how many artists you have within your work.
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We will expect to invite artists and
organisations to County Hall to see the space prior to full agreement to
confirm that the space is satisfactory.
Initial expressions of interest are
requested by 6th March 2015
