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Exhibition proposals

The Artstation Gallery is a public space presenting exhibitions and art projects from Auckland's diverse communities. The aim is to provide a professional space for artists to exhibit quality work which is representative of the wider community. Exhibitions are selected by the Artstation curatorial group which meet three times a year.

The gallery is situated on the first floor of the Artstation building. The large rectangular space is 10 x 8 metres and has a ceiling height of 3.3 metres. The walls have a flexible panelling system which allow the seven windows in the gallery to be covered or uncovered. The gallery has track lighting, air-conditioning and multiple power outlets.

You can view the gallery floor plan in PDF format: Artstation Gallery floor plan (733kb PDF)

Who can exhibit at Artstation

Artstation welcomes proposals from the following groups:

  • artists and curators working in a community context
  • Maori arts
  • cultural groups
  • diversity groups
  • youth projects
  • new and emerging artists, including tertiary students and recent graduates.

And from groups that will present exhibitions which:

  • comment on community and social issues
  • involve community and/or audience participation.

Please note: priority is given to group exhibitions.

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Artstation gallery, Friendly Girls Society
Artstation gallery, Friendly Girls Society
TopProposal deadlines
  • Friday 16 March 2012
  • Friday 6 July 2012
  • Friday 9 November 2012
How to submit a proposal

Applicants should supply a written outline of the proposed exhibition stating:

  • the idea behind the exhibition
  • the reason for the exhibition
  • how the exhibition is relevant to the communities of Auckland
  • how the exhibition will look

Applicants should also state the number of artists in the exhibition, the disciplines and media to be used, and any technical requirements.

Please also include visuals of relevant work and curriculum vitae for each artist to support your proposal.

TopContextual information

Contextual information is required to support Artstation Gallery exhibitions. This material is required to encourage accessibility and understanding of the exhibitions and to enliven the viewer's experience.

Supporting information can take a number of forms including:

  • written (artist's statements, catalogue, essay)
  • verbal (artist's talk or presence in gallery)
  • visual (DVD or video)
  • participative (educational workshop).

Please outline in your proposal how you intend to enhance your exhibition through contextual information.

Proposal assessment

Proposals are assessed on the following criteria:

  • fit the gallery proposal criteria
  • must be the best quality ideas and artworks that extend and create an understanding of the art form and ideas presented
  • must have potential to attract a wide cross section of viewers
  • is accessible to the viewing public (contextual material is required).

A curatorial group meets three times a year to assess proposals.

If you would like to organise a group exhibition or art project in the Artstation gallery please contact the Artstation gallery coordinator at the Artstation office.

Updated June 2011