Applications our now closed for our 2012 exhibition program in the basement of Donkey Wheel House, 673 Bourke Street.
BUS Projects is an independent contemporary arts initiative that promotes the experimental fields of performance, sound art and spatial practice. The BUS Projects exhibition space is comprised of two galleries (see floor plan attached). Exhibitions run for three weeks. Artists, art collectives, curators and writers are encouraged to apply.
BUS Projects responds favourably to proposals for solo or group exhibitions with spatial qualities, works that include performative elements or take a cross-disciplinary approach to their presentation. BUS Projects also welcomes proposals for one-off events or performative works that may not fit into the three week exhibition schedule — please discuss your ideas with the Gallery Manager.
Successful applicants will be offered a three week exhibition and will be required to enter into a short-term agreement. BUS Projects provides public liability insurance, publicity, curatorial and marketing support (including the design and distribution of an email invitation) and promotional listings including Art Almanac. BUS Projects also offers assistance with lighting and documentation and provides staff for opening nights.
Artists are responsible for installing and de-installing their work, for insuring their works, and for sitting the gallery. Gallery invigilation is shared with the other exhibiting artists. The gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 6pm.
Applications are to be specific to one of two exhibition areas:
Gallery One— $830
Gallery Two— $890
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must provide:
1. A one page exhibition proposal
This should include your name, the title of the exhibition as well as a one paragraph description of how the exhibition will look (i.e. how many works, how will be installed, any special technical requirements or equipment to be used, the scale and media included) and a one paragraph outline of the ideas and concepts behind your project (what’s it all about?) The exhibition proposal should be formatted digitally as a Word *.doc or PDF file.
2. A completed Cover Sheet – formatted digitally as a Word *.doc or PDF file.
3. One Page CV
For curators and groups shows please provide a one page CV for each artist involved, formatted digitally as Word *.doc or PDF files.
4. Support material
Visual support material should include up to 10 images submitted in a digital format such as JPEG, PDF orPowerpoint slideshow *.ppt files. Images should be formatted at 72dpi and should not exceed 1mb each. For relevant support material too large for email (i.e. DVD video, sound files) please deliver clearly marked with applicant name to BUS Projects’ mailbox in the foyer of Donkey Wheel House. Any queries regarding support material and its submission should be discussed with the Gallery Manager prior to the application closing date (contact details below).
Please email (with attachments) your application to:
Channon Goodwin, Gallery Manager: channongoodwin@busprojects.com.au
If you require further information or wish to discuss your application before you apply (including any issues with submitting electronically) please contact Channon Goodwin, Gallery Manager: channongoodwin@busprojects.com.au
