Submission Guidelines
Project
tinygold is an artist-run initiative launched on the Gold Coast. Our main aim is to strengthen support networks between
Exhibition
Curated by tinygold, Tales from the Cold Ghost is a group show series held on the Gold Coast during winter. The exhibition acts as an annual survey of works produced by the best emerging artists from
Artist Eligibility
Queensland-based emerging artists of contemporary and experimental practice are invited to exhibit. Emerging artists are artists who wish to further their career in the arts, but at this point are not yet classified in the industry as professional. Artists represented by galleries are allowed to enter, provided they are classified as emerging. There is no age limitation. Please note that preference for Tales from the Cold Ghost II will be given to artists who have not yet exhibited with tinygold.
Selection Criteria
Tales from the Cold Ghost is an open-theme exhibition. Artists will be selected based on the calibre of their work, the standard of their proposal, and on evidence that their participation in the exhibition will benefit their arts practice. The artists must be willing to demonstrate their ability to fulfil all requirements for the exhibition, and to work alongside other artists and the project directors towards establishing a successful group dynamic. Our timeline depends on the availability of spaces, therefore for this show we prefer to display works that have been completed or are in their last stage of production. Works need to be ready by late July. Please contact tinygold for more information.
Projects/works open to consideration include: contemporary/fine, experimental, cross-medium, large-scale, miniature, ephemeral, collaborative etc.
Mediums include: Painting, Mixed Media, Short film/Video Art, Installation/site-specific, Photomedia, New Media, Jewelry, Fashion, Live Art, Design etc.
Timeline | tales from the cold ghost
May 5 Submissions for Tales from the Cold Ghost II open
June 2 Submissions close (postmarked by 5.00pm)
June 17 Selected artists for Tales from the Cold Ghost II are notified via email
Early July (based on artist avail) TFCGII Meeting: Artists invited to exhibition space to
discuss installation slots and requirements
August 4 – 20 Exhibition Installation Period / Onsite TFCGII Meetings
August 23 Tales from the Cold Ghost II Opening Night Launch
August 23- September 6 Tales from the Cold Ghost II Exhibition Period
September 7 – 9 De-installation period – artworks to be picked up
Location
Tales from the Cold Ghost II will be held in a warehouse centrally-located at
Exhibition Fee
tinygold is operated by Project Directors who work on a voluntary basis. We do not receive any payment for our administration and event organization work. To enable us to continue this project we are wholly dependant on the support of artists and members of our community. To help fund Tales from the Cold Ghost II we request that submitting artists include a $15.00 fee with their submissions (accepted by money order). A low 15% commission fee is also requested upon sale of work (artists represented by a gallery need to arrange for shared commission). Your provision enables us to help cover the cost of Tales from the Cold Ghost II, which includes maintenance and restitution of the space, public liability insurance, loans and purchases of equipment and materials, publicity expenditures, opening night materials etc.
tales from the cold ghost submissions need to include:
- Artist Details
- Artist Bio (max 1 A4 page)
- Up-to-date Artist CV (1-2 A4 pages)
- Artist Information: Full Name, Date of Birth, Primary Email Address, Mobile Phone No., Postal Address and Website (if applicable).
- Visual examples of work
Up to three artworks may be submitted for consideration. This is negotiable, depending on nature of work. Please include examples of your works as high-quality jpg images or high-quality videos saved as Quicktime or AVI file. Master copies, low-res images, VHS tapes or Powerpoint slides will not be accepted. Please label all images/discs with Artist Name and Title of Work. For video artists, the preferred length of video is 8 minutes so as to accommodate other artists.
- Support Materials
Support materials are to accompany the visual examples of your work. Please include all mandatory elements, and any or all of the flexible elements:
Mandatory:
· Titles of Work, Year Completed/Completing, Medium of Work, Dimensions of Work and Price of Work (15% commission needs to be included into the total value of work). Indicate if your works are not for sale.
· Brief Artist Statements to accompany artworks.
· Space, installation and material requirements:
Non-hanging works, such as installations, sculpture, ‘zines etc. need to include requirements such as tables, black cloths, plinths, power outlets, electric board.
Works on video will be included into the Tales from the Cold Ghost video projection program. Artists who prefer to showcase their videos in another format need to provide their own video and installation equipment. Artists are expected to organize their own materials, equipments and performances for the duration of the show. tinygold are able to assist with the purchase and loaning of equipment and materials provided it is within availability and budget.
Flexible:
· Links to artist’s website containing artist information and other examples of artists’ work.
· Notable articles, catalogues, press releases or materials detailing or mentioning works.
· Documentations of your works in progress.
Please type all responses and save them in Microsoft Word with identifiable file names.
Delivery, installation and return of work
The artist is fully responsible for packing, insuring and arranging for transportation of works to and from Tales from the Cold Ghost. We will not be held liable for any deterioration, theft or damage done to the works during the delivery and duration of the show. All artworks must be collected by the artist no more than three days after the exhibition closes.
Submission checklist:
Submissions must include these four sections:
- Artist Details
- Visual Examples of Work
- Support Materials
- $15.00 submission fee (money order)
tinygold will not accept submissions that are incomplete. Payment of submission fee doesn’t guarantee placement in the exhibition. We will not accept submissions after the deadline.
Submissions are accepted by post only. If you would like your materials returned please include a SASE envelope.
Artists are highly encouraged to contact the Project Directors before the deadline to discuss ideas pertaining to their projects, or to go through aspects of their submissions.
Selected artists will be notified of their inclusion into Tales from the Cold Ghost II by June 7, 2008.
Artists that do not make this round will be considered for future exhibitions.
Please address your submissions by June 2 to:
tinygold
Q Supercentre,
Mermaid Waters
Q 4218
Artists are highly encouraged to contact tinygold before the deadline to discuss ideas pertaining to their projects. Let us know if you have any queries regarding the criteria in these guidelines.
Mariam Arcilla
Mob: 0412 940 357
Mob: 0405 543 787
