Exhibit at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre

Engage critically with contemporary ideas and issues  

Respond to the history or architecture of the House and grounds in creative way

Engage the Darebin community 

Can I preview the application form? 

Yes. A pdf version of the application form can be found here.
 

What are the fees? 

Solo exhibition: $1000 artist fee (gallery 5) 

Curated group exhibition: $1000 curator’s fee, plus $3000 artist fee to be split equally among exhibiting artists (galleries 1-4) 

Fees will be paid upon completion of installation by Bundoora Homestead Art Centre to the artists/curators/creative practitioners. 

What will Bundoora Homestead Art Centre provide?  

Marketing of your project including line listings in some media, social media, a profile on the Darebin Arts / Bundoora Homestead website, newsletters and more

Printed exhibition signage and wall labels 

Professional exhibition photography (up to five photographs for solo exhibitions and 12 photographs for group exhibitions, including installation shots) 

Insurance while your work in on premises 

Staffing of the exhibition during all gallery opening hours 

A catered opening celebration 

A Welcome to Country ceremony by an elder from the Wurundjeri Council at the opening celebration 

Professional art technicians to assist with installation and deinstallation of your work 

What will Bundoora Homestead Art Centre not provide?  

Writer’s fees 

Freight and transport 

Workshop/event fees 

Any other expenses unless agreed to in writing 
 

What is expected of me in the lead up, during and after my project? 

Provide marketing copy, promotional images and an exhibition statement according to requirements outlined in the project checklist / timeline provided by the gallery.  

Provide a comprehensive list of works (including insurance values) to the gallery. 

Seek additional funding or self-fund for freighting/transport, writer’s fees, any display equipment not available at the gallery, and any additional public programs you wish to host during your project in consultation with the gallery. 

Devise a floorplan and identify equipment requirements for the project. 

Be present at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre during install and de-install of the project, ensuring work is delivered and picked up on time. 

Adhere to the project checklist / timeline provided by the Gallery. 

Attend and speak at an artist talk once during the exhibition period, should one be programmed.   

Ensure work is made accessible to people with a disability (eg. Audio descriptions, captions on sound/moving image content). 

Be onboarded to the Darebin financial system and invoice for your artist fee at completion of installation of the exhibition. 

Ensure that works in the project adhere to ICIP and moral/intellectual property protocols. 

Flag any works that may be deemed sensitive to some viewers. 
 

Where can I find a budget template? 

A budget template can be downloaded here.
 

Where can I find a floor plan, including which galleries are which? 

A floorplan can be downloaded here.
 

I’m unable to fill in an application online. What should I do? 

We’re happy to help anyone who is unable to access the application form online. Please call us on 03 9496 1060 or email bundoorahomestead@darebin.vic.gov.au or visit us at 7 Prospect Hill Drive, Bundoora VIC to let us know if you require an alternative form of application. This will likely be a paper form, which we can post to you or assist you with filling it out in person. Note that support material will need to be included if applying by post, and post must arrive at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre by the application deadline of Sunday 11 June 2023.  
 

Can I affix objects to the walls? 

Unfortunately, Bundoora Homestead’s Heritage walls are unsuitable for affixing anything heavier than 2kg. Each gallery has gallery tracking, and any works that need to be hung will need to be fitted with D-rings to hang from our tracking system. We do have a few moveable walls which can be nailed into, however, these will need to be shared across all exhibitions at the Homestead. 

What is the load bearing capacity of Bundoora Homestead’s ceilings? 

Unfortunately, Bundoora Homestead’s Heritage ceilings aren’t able to be hung from. Our tracking system can hold up to 50kg across one wall. We recommend chatting with our Curator before you submit your proposal should your work be heavier than 100kg. 
 

What equipment does the gallery have that is able to be loaned for my project? 

We have a selection of plinths, moveable walls, televisions and media players, and two projectors with sound equipment. We have one large glass cabinet with three shelves. We also have a tracking system for hanging paintings and framed (or unframed) works fitted with D-rings.    
 

I'm applying for a group / curated exhibition, whose details do I use to fill in this form?

Please use your own details as the ‘project lead’. When submitting support material, please include images from different artists, and ensure that you list their names in the project description. 
 

When will I find out if I was successful or not? 

We will let both successful and unsuccessful applicants know by July 2023. 
 

What other opportunities are there to exhibit at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre and other Darebin venues? 

We have a range of opportunities, including this EOI. Every two years, we host the A1 Darebin Art Salon which is open to people who live, work, study or base their art practice in Darebin. Every other two years, we host the Darebin Art Prize, which is open to practicing artists from across Australia. Other artist opportunities can be found on the Darebin Arts website here. There are also a number of grants available from the City of Darebin, which you can read more about here. 
 

Who will be assessing applications? 

Exhibition proposals will be assessed by a panel comprising the Gallery Curator and staff from the Creative Culture Department of Darebin City Council.  
 

What is a creative CV?  

A creative CV should include a list of projects that relate to your practice over the time that you have been practicing. They can also include relevant work experience, successful grants, fellowships or formal and informal education.  
 

What is Plain English? 

We want our exhibitions and creative projects to be as accessible as possible to a wide range of audiences, which means that marketing or exhibition copy should be written in plain English (not art-speak). You can use the Hemingway Editor (https://hemingwayapp.com/) to write into, and ensure that ‘Readability’ is not above Grade 10.