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Dunamaise Arts Centre

Call for Exhibition Proposals

Dunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to invi

Exhibition Programme. Exhibitions and related workshops and talks are a dynamic part of

Dunamaise Arts Centre’s programme of events each season. Applications from professional

artists, curators, collectives and arts organisations, for solo or group shows are welcome.

Opened in May 1999 and comprising an exhibition gallery, a 240 seat theatre,

workshop spaces and a café, Dunamaise Arts Centre hosts the best in national and

international performing and visual arts. In 2014, we celebrated our 15th anniversary,

encouraging (re)discovery of all that Dunamaise has to offer; continuing to engage our loyal

patrons and welcoming new audiences to enjoy the very best experiences of the arts in

Laois.

The key objectives of Dunamaise Arts Centre’s Visual Arts Programme are:

1. To provide exhibition opportunities to visual artists living in the region, as well as

selected artists from all over Ireland and International artists.

2. To provide the Dunamaise au

3. To develop a greater understanding of, and interest in, the contemporary visual arts

within the local and regional audience.

Dunamaise offers professional opportunities for artists to show their work, al

interact with audiences and to collaborate with their peers. Dunamaise is a central support

of contemporary arts practice in the midlands, probing issues of place, landscape, history

and modern life, across a range of contemporary visual art di

Each exhibition is open for approximately 4

facilitate preparation of the space and installation.

Dunamaise Gallery:

• There is CCTV, but is not an invigilated space. Please take this into consideration in

your exhibition proposal.

• Lighting includes abundant natural light through clear panels in the ceiling, overhead

lights and wall spotlights.

• Power points are available.

• Projector / large screen TVs can be made available for digital work.

• Maximum sizes & weights must be checked with our Technical Manager in advance.

• Gallery plans, measurements and images can be found on

• Artists are encouraged to visit the gallery in advance of application.

• In addition to the gallery, artworks may be

foyer and cafe area. This is

conjunction with the venue Director.

Supported &

by

Laois County Council

&

The Arts Council


Call for Exhibition Proposals 2016-2017

is delighted to invite proposals for its 2016/2017 Vi

rogramme. Exhibitions and related workshops and talks are a dynamic part of



Opened in May 1999 and comprising an exhibition gallery, a 240 seat theatre,



ncouraging (re)discovery of all that Dunamaise has to offer; continuing to engage our loyal



To provide exhibition opportunities to visual artists living in the region, as well as

selected artists from all over Ireland and International artists.

To provide the Dunamaise audience with access to contemporary visual arts

To develop a greater understanding of, and interest in, the contemporary visual arts

within the local and regional audience.

Dunamaise offers professional opportunities for artists to show their work, al



and modern life, across a range of contemporary visual art disciplines.

Each exhibition is open for approximately 4-6 weeks, with a week between shows to

facilitate preparation of the space and installation.

, but is not an invigilated space. Please take this into consideration in

your exhibition proposal.

Lighting includes abundant natural light through clear panels in the ceiling, overhead

lights and wall spotlights.

Power points are available.

/ large screen TVs can be made available for digital work.

Maximum sizes & weights must be checked with our Technical Manager in advance.

Gallery plans, measurements and images can be found on www.dunamaise.ie/technical

Artists are encouraged to visit the gallery in advance of application.

In addition to the gallery, artworks may be displayed along the staircase walls, the

foyer and cafe area. This is strictly subject to suitability and decided in advance in

conjunction with the venue Director.

& funded

by

Laois County Council

The Arts Council

2017

te proposals for its 2016/2017 Visual Art

rogramme. Exhibitions and related workshops and talks are a dynamic part of



Opened in May 1999 and comprising an exhibition gallery, a 240 seat theatre, cinema,



ncouraging (re)discovery of all that Dunamaise has to offer; continuing to engage our loyal



To provide exhibition opportunities to visual artists living in the region, as well as

dience with access to contemporary visual arts

To develop a greater understanding of, and interest in, the contemporary visual arts

Dunamaise offers professional opportunities for artists to show their work, allow them to



6 weeks, with a week between shows to

, but is not an invigilated space. Please take this into consideration in

Lighting includes abundant natural light through clear panels in the ceiling, overhead

/ large screen TVs can be made available for digital work.

Maximum sizes & weights must be checked with our Technical Manager in advance.

unamaise.ie/technical-info

Artists are encouraged to visit the gallery in advance of application.

displayed along the staircase walls, the

subject to suitability and decided in advance in

Dunamaise Arts Centre will provide:

• Artist fee (to be negotiated at contract stage, and dependent on the scale and

ambition of the proposal).

• Marketing and PR via venue season brochure, website, social media and E-invites.

• Contribution towards transportation of works (costs determined on case by case basis;

domestic only).

• Independent curatorial advice (if required).

• Installation / de-installation is supported by the venue Technical Manager.

• Exhibition Launch / Reception (if appropriate).

• Opportunity for a public engagement event.

• Commission of 25% is charged by Dunamaise Arts Centre on all artwork sales.

Applicants must include sufficient information regarding the following criteria:

Overall Eligibility:

Applications are invited from professional, full-time artists, emerging artists and amateur

artists working in various media/disciplines. Any work by amateur / emerging artists should

have a developmental potential towards a professional career.

• Artists working in any visual art or craft practice may submit a proposal.

• Work proposed for the Dunamaise Gallery must not have previously been exhibited

within County Laois within 12 months, in a similar format or presentation.

• Successful applicants are encouraged to participate in a paid public engagement

event, e.g. a masterclass or workshop, an “in conversation” session or public talk.

The specific details of which will be mutually agreed between the artist/curator and

Dunamaise.

• The selected artists must show a proven record of capacity to progress an advance

proposal through to presenting a full, cohesive show at Dunamaise Gallery.

Application Procedures:

Digital applications via email are preferable. However, hard copies will also be accepted by

post. In both cases please include, along with the Application Form:

• A concise outline of the proposed exhibition (400 words maximum)

• Detailed CV (for all involved)

• Examples of previous work (no more than 10 images in total. All group exhibition

participants must be represented). Each image of existing work must include the title,

its dimensions, the material/medium, the date and artists name.

• Images should be submitted as low/medium resolution jpegs via email; OR as larger

jpeg files if on CD Rom; OR as print-outs. 5MB max per email.

• Videos should be submitted as YouTube, Vimeo links etc. OR on CD Rom.

• Please supply direct links to any pages/sites you wish the panel to view and a brief

explanation (max 50 words) of what will be viewed.

• All digital materials should be PC/Microsoft Office compatible.

• If new work is being proposed, please include a clear outline text not to exceed 400

words. For any proposed new work, please include as much detail as possible at this

stage, as to material, scale and production with sketches of intended layout in relation

to gallery space.

• State if you live in, work in, are originally from or trained as an artist in Laois.

• Please note that postal applications will not be returned without inclusion of correctly

stamped self-addressed envelope. Do not submit any valuable or irreplaceable

materials.

Selection Process:

• Applications will be evaluated by a panel to include representatives from Dunamaise Arts

Centre and independent arts practitioners.

• The decision of the selection panel is final.

• Applications will be evaluated based on the proposals suitability to the venue in the

context of Dunamaise Arts Centres overall programme and the quality of proposed and

previous work.

• Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by Friday 6 November 2015.

• All applicants will be notified of regrets or shortlisting by end November 2015.

• Selected artists will be invited to schedule mutually agreeable dates for exhibitions in

the period January 2016 – December 2017.

Further queries: email [email protected] (Subject: Exhibition Query)

Additional Application Information:

If you wish, you can specify that you wish to be considered particularly for any of the

following periods, if your work relates to any of the following themes, or you can offer

related workshops/talks;

• First Fortnight (January; Challenging mental health prejudice through the arts)

• Easter 1916 / Ireland 2016 / Decade of Commemorations

• Bealtaine (May; Celebrating Creativity in Older Age)

• Heritage Week (August)

• Culture Night (September)

• Laois Connects (October; Promoting Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing in Laois)

• Any other connections you may wish to propose with our performing arts programme

of theatre, dance, live music, literature, arthouse cinema or local arts.

• Any connections you may wish to propose with segments of our audience e.g.

children.

(Ref: “...specific period/theme...” must be clearly stated in the application).

Please note we also have an Annual Open Submission Group Show where 1-2 pieces can be

submitted for selection by a guest curator. This may be preferable for emerging artists building

their portfolio and body of work towards future solo shows. (Separate application process).

Abbeyleix FEC Biennale

One exhibition opportunity will be offered every 2 years (2016/18 and so on), for one or

more artists who have graduated from Abbeyleix FEC Art Department.

These applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Have graduated from Abbeyleix FEC within the past 6 years.

• Have completed a minimum of Level 6 qualification from any recognised institution.

• Work in any media / any discipline will be considered

• Selection of a single artist or curation of a group / collective is at the discretion of the

Selection Panel.

(Ref: Abbeyleix FEC Biennale must be clearly stated in the application).

Send Applications to: [email protected] (Subject: Exhibition Submission/name...)

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 6 November 2015


Exhibition Proposal for 2016-2017

Please complete this Application Form

Name

Address

Phone / Mobile

Email

Title of Show (if any)

State if you wish to be considered for any particular period / theme (optional – see Guidelines)

Medium

I agree to the conditions and guidelines of the selection process: Yes, I agree

How did you hear about this proposal opportunity?

I would like to receive information from Dunamaise Arts Centre about future arts events Yes, please

Signature of Artist

Checklist: I have enclosed the following items as part of my submission.

• Signed application form.

• Outline of the proposed exhibition

• Detailed CV (for all involved)

• Examples of previous work (all under 5MB total)

• In the case of postal applications, if you wish any content to be returned:

• Correctly stamped self-addressed envelope.

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Dunamaise Arts Centre Gallery

Photos of Dunamaise Gallery

taken by Robert Redmond

during a past exhibition

1919-1921, Trouble in Ireland

by Mick O'Dea Exhibition presented by

Kevin Kavanagh Gallery

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Dunamaise Arts Centre Call for Exhibition Proposals 2016-2017 · te proposals for its 2016/2017 Vi dience with access to contemporary visual arts sciplines. -6 weeks, with a week