The following extract from the contract between Articulate and artists gives information about how the Articulate program runs. Additional information about proposals is available here. For further information please see your contact-director, or write to etalucitra@gmail.com.
For your rental of the space Articulate will:
1.1
Provide 24-hour access to the premises and an
Articulate liaison person who will be familiarised with the general intent of
the Project and arrangements for any public events, exhibition minding and
de-installation. This person will be available for any queries regarding the
use of the space and how to work with Articulate.
1.2 Provide
publicity and promotion to the Project as outlined
below for an advertisement in Art Almanac, media release to an industry
e-list, an invitation to an attendance e-list, an entry on Articulate’s blog
and promotion on the Articulate Facebook page. (Artists are advised to also
forward this promotional material in their own networks).
1.3
Liaise
with Articulate tenants and neighbours, and other co-
exhibitors at Articulate
and upstairs regarding the requirements of your Project in relation to sound
and smell to ensure that the presentation of it is not compromised during
public attendance times.
1.4
Provide
available audio-visual equipment including projectors,
media
players and speakers.
1.5
Ensure any dispute concerning the Project is dealt
with in
processes that provide the best possibilities for
resolving the matter. If an issue cannot be resolved by discussion involving
the Articulate liaison person then Articulate will nominate an arbitrator to
determine the dispute and the arbitrator’s decision shall, subject to any other
law, be binding.
1.6
Provide
access to a key and keep a $300 bond to cover any
cleaning or repairs
required for Articulate premises and refund this amount as soon as practical
after the Project completion and return of the keys.
1.7
Provide
tables, glassware, plates, teapots, coffee plungers and
other crockery for public
events.
1.8
Provide
parking for installation and de-installation at the back
of Articulate premises for
drop off and pick up near the door entrance (for ten minutes only), allowing
other cars to pass. Parking is available at the front of Articulate premises
from 10am to 3pm weekdays and at night after 7pm, and all weekend as well as
neighbouring streets. The front doors of Articulate can be opened to 3 metres
wide for delivery access.
1.9 Provide insurance for public
liability cover if any incident occurs as a result of negligence by the
organisation.
1.10
Provide
wifi with password that is on the back of the modem
in the upstairs
kitchenette.
1.11
Ensure
that any variation to this Contract is in writing and
signed by both parties.
Your responsibilities:
Preparatory
activity
2.1 Cover
all insurance in relation to the Project that includes damage to the
work
during exhibition, installation, de-installation, such as in the case of
damage
or theft. This also includes any personal injury or to others, or
damage
to other property. This can be due to defective electrical
equipment
used in artwork, results of injury or death, and inappropriate
acts or
omissions by Project contractors during the Project on and off
Articulate
premises.
2.2 Not
alter or permit any changes to the services (water, electrical, phone,
electronic
communications, exit sign lights) provided to the building.
2.3 Provide
suitable short text (show title, participating artist names,
exhibition
dates and Public Event details) and a high resolution image six
weeks
before the scheduled Project start for entry in Art Almanac so that
an
entry can be placed.
2.4 Provide
suitable final text and image material for a media release and
invitation
two weeks before the scheduled rental of the space so that
Articulate
can disseminate information to promote the Project via its blog,
email
list and Facebook.
2.5 Consult
with the Articulate liaison person regarding appropriateness of
proposed
attachments to walls, floor and ceiling; drilling of any holes; and
requirements
of the proposed use of the space regarding sound, smells
and any
matters that may be deemed controversial, such as nudity.
Costs
2.6 Budget
for the cost of the Project that includes a rental fee of $550 per
week
and a $100 contribution towards electricity and advertising including
Art
Almanac. One week’s rent is payable on accepting a date for the
Project,
which will be forfeited if the artist withdraws within three months
of the starting date. The balance of the
rental fee and a bond of $300 are
due on
commencement.
2.7 Budget
for any proposed Public Events (such as food and drinks at
openings),
and all costs associated with the installation and de-installation
of the
Project. This includes supplying all necessary equipment, tools and
materials
that are not available at Articulate to enable the appropriate,
safe
and secure installation of works. Articulate provides ladders,
screwdrivers,
hammers, and a spirit level and drill.
Installation
and de-installation
2.8 Ensure
all activity at Articulate premises and any off-site activity
associated
with projects comply with the relevant sections of regulations
including
Workplace, Health and Safety (WHS) and Occupational Health
and
Safety. Compliance with these regulations mainly involves following
points
(2.9 to 2.16).
2.9 Ensure
all rubbish from the installation and any public events is removed
from
Articulate premises. There is no rubbish collection at Articulate
premises.
2.10 Ensure
all preparatory items and equipment are removed from Articulate
premises
before any Public Event as a storage area is not available.
2.11 Avoid
smoking at Articulate as it is a smoke-free zone.
2.12 Avoid
bringing pets to Articulate apart from those required by people with
disabilities.
Pets can be tied up outside the front or the back of the
premises.
2.13 Exercise
care at Articulate by keeping tools and equipment safe and
secure,
using electrical and electronic equipment and installations in a safe
manner,
and advising the Articulate liaison person in advance about sound
and
smells whilst installing.
2.14 Exercise
care to install the show in a safe manner to prevent visitors
tripping
or getting hurt by materials falling down or collapsing. This also
applies
to adjunct performances and events that may be part of the
Project
on or off-site.
2.15 Arrange
all electrical leads and tape them in such a way as to prevent
accidents
that may be caused from tripping. If the floor is wet, you must
use the
“wet floor” sandwich board that is stored in the cupboard near the
front
door.
2.16 Include
a second person when arranging the track lighting as this is
required
by law. Before starting the lights must be turned off and a towel
must be
used when moving them.
2.17 Bring
Project elements and equipment onto Articulate premises from
Monday
7pm on the first scheduled day of booking or speak to the
Articulate
liaison person about any particular needs.
2.18 Rectify
any changes, damage or residue caused to Articulate premises
when
de-installing such as cleaning including mopping the floor, and
repairing
any wall damage and painting it. See laminated information
sheet
‘Articulate project space handy hints for leaving Articulate how you
found
it’.
2.19 Completely
remove the Project by 7pm on the Monday of the scheduled
closing
of the Project. Premises need to be cleaned, painted and repaired.
2.20 Ensure
appropriate measures are taken in relation to matters that could
result
in censorship such as a sign at the public entry door warning people
of
nudity.
2.21 Accept
that the use of the space is not exclusive as other Articulate artists
and
tenants, and their invitees may access the space.
2.22 Leave
the front door locked whilst installing.
2.23 Give
detailed instructions on how to operate equipment for your artwork
and leaving
this with your contact number inside the cover of the
message/visitors’
book. Contact any co-exhibiting artist if there is an issue
with
the operation of their work.
During
the Project period
2.24 Provide
a room sheet for any Public Events, and take professional
standard
photos at them, particularly any opening, for Articulate to use to
promote
the Event on Facebook and the blog. Room sheets should include
the
following basic information:
• Location: Articulate
project space, 497 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt
NSW 2040 Australia
• Times: Year, dates and
hours of opening of your project and events such
as artist talks.
2.25 Organise
and oversee any Public Events (including openings), making sure
the bar
remains neat, dirty glasses are cleared regularly, food is topped up
or taken away when finished, and rubbish is
removed and all equipment
put away at the end.
2.26 Ensure Public Events comply with State Laws that mainly entails not
selling
alcohol, creating excessive noise, causing public nuisance or
conducting
activity that can cause disrepute to Articulate, and only using
Articulate
premises in the manner outlined in the Contract. The relevant
legislation
is The Liquor Act 1982 (NSW); Noise Control Act 1975 (NSW);
Protection
of the Environment Act 1997 and 2000 (NSW); and Public
Nuisance
Laws, Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). Evidence of possible
breach
of these laws, such as a complaint from a neighbour about noise,
can
result in the bond being forfeited.
2.27 Ensure
safety and security of the Project and Articulate premises during
opening
hours and on leaving each day close the windows, turn off the air
conditioning
and electrical equipment, and lock the front and back doors.
2.28 Ensure
the Project remains fully installed for public viewing until 5pm on
the
last day of scheduled viewing, and that during opening hours the
ARTICULATE
OPEN sign is placed out the front of the building.
2.29 Ensure
the Project is invigilated for the hours advertised and that at the
start
of the period all of the Project’s electrical equipment is turned on and
then
turn off at the end of the period without adjusting volumes. A mute
function
on all remote controls can be used when there are no visitors in
the
space.
2.30 Accept
that Articulate may need to cancel the Project and refund your
money
if circumstances are beyond the control of Articulate, such as the
premises
being determined as unsafe or damaged and in need of repair.
2.31 Accept
that breach of anything in the contract could result in the forfeiture
of the
bond.