Terms and Conditions
for Events and Artist Exhibitions
BOOKING
A deposit of 20% for the gallery hire is required to confirm a booking.
The remaining balance and opening night costs are to be paid 2-4 weeks prior to the event/exhibition start date.
EVENT CANCELLATIONS
Events cancelled within 4 weeks of booking incur the loss of the deposit.and or full venue hire
Clients will be liable for the full venue hire fee plus GST if an event is cancelled less than 4 weeks prior to event date, as well as 25% of total cost of event.
EXHIBITION CANCELLATIONS
Exhibitions cancelled within 6 weeks of booking incur the loss of the deposit.
Cancellation fees of 50% of the booking fee will be incurred if the exhibition or event is cancelled 6 weeks or more prior to event
Later than 6 weeks, a 75% cancellation fee will apply plus advertising costs and any other costs incurred by the exhibitor.
COMMISSION
Smart Artz Gallery will take a 25% commission on all artwork sold on premises. (can be discussed)
RENTAL COSTS
$1,500 plus GST per week for the entire Gallery space (speak to the Gallery Coordinator regarding other options for space)
A bond of $100 to be paid prior to exhibition on top of the 20% deposit to secure the booking.
The bond will be refunded when exhibition has been dismantled and restoration of gallery has been completed with agreed condtion.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installation and dismantling
- delivery and removal of works
- costs associated with invitations/postage
- opening night refreshment costs (avail from in-house catering at a competitive price)
- insurance of works whilst in the Gallery (except public liability)
ARTISTS CONSENT
- for their works to be reproduced by print and electronic media in the advertising and promotion of the exhibition by Smart Artz Gallery
- for their name, and artwork details to be listed on teh Smart Artz Gallery website, artwork labels and other printed and electronic media
SMART ARTZ GALLERY WILL PROVIDE:
- Tracking and Lighting and hanging systems in each gallery
- Help with installation and dismantling
- Supervision of the exhibition (excludes Sun & Mon)
- Exhibition listing on gallery website
- Listings in Art Almanac
- 3,000+ strong and GENUINE mailing list
- Public liability insurance
- Bar staff /cleaners on opening night if required at hourly rate (2 foc)
- Assistance with invite design
- Arrange for invite printing at cost, if required
- Assistance to arrange group shows
- Glasses for opening night/ice buckets/bar/etc
GALLERY OPENING HOURS
Tues-Sat 11am-4pm
The exhibition will be manned free of charge during the week, and if the artist wishes to open on Sunday and/or Monday, then they will be free to do so.