Exhibition Proposals

ASSESSMENT and SELECTION PROCEDURE

An assessment panel made up of photographic artists from the QCP management board and staff choose the exhibitions for the program each year; the choice will aim to represent a broad group of concerns including international, interstate and state exhibitions to fit with our mission statement. When possible external assessors will be sought to complement and refresh the selection process.

To be considered for our 2012 program, please submit proposals at anytime. Please note, new proposals will be reviewed August 2012 .

ARTISTIC POLICIES

To broaden audiences through diverse and excellent art practice.
To recognize, inform and educate the public about the history of photographic art practice.
To encourage art practice that is innovative and experimental.
To promote innovative and diverse curatorial practice.
To promote photographic emerging artists and create opportunities for emerging Queensland artists to develop their careers.
To provide established artists with an environment in which to extend their practice.
To encourage collaborations among photographic artists, emerging and established alike.
To stimulate dialogue between photography and the visual arts.
To promote excellence in art.
To develop and extend critical debate about contemporary photographic art practice.
To encourage the voice of minority groups.

GALLERY RENTAL FEES

The QCP gallery does not receive government funding towards rental or outgoing costs, and the artists whose exhibition proposal is accepted must pay a gallery rental fee. This payment covers part of the rental of the space, and the remaining costs of the exhibition is covered by QCP’s sponsors and other fundraising efforts. The following prices cover the whole 4 week exhibition period, as well as all printed materials and services sited in the section below. These prices reflect 2012 fees.

Gallery 1 (20.7m): $1,100 (incl GST)
Gallery 2 (17.6m): $900 (incl GST)
Gallery 3 (11m): $600 (incl GST)
Gallery 4 (11m): $600 (incl GST)
Gallery 5 (12.7m or video): $650 (incl GST)
Window Gallery (14m): $500 (incl GST)
Plasma screen (front window/no sound): $300 (incl GST)

THE QCP WILL PROVIDE

4 weeks exhibition space
Installation of artworks
E-mail invitation
Exhibition Catalogue
Images and information on the QCP website
Opening event services
Minding of gallery during the period

SUBMISSION

Please send the following to: QCP, PO Box 5848, West End Qld 4101
(include stamped self-addressed envelope if the support material is to be returned) or email your proposal to alix'at'qcp.org.au

Exhibition Application Form
Brief project description (max 1 A4 page)
Artist CV
Visual documentation, max 10 images (JPG: 2MB max each file and/or video on a CD/DVD).
Optional: additonal materials that may support your application (such as catalogues, references, media coverage or criticism).
Proposals for group exhibitions or curated exhibitions please contact alix'at'qcp.org.au, before submitting your proposal

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2012 Application Form

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