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EXHIBITION/PROJECT ARRANGEMENTS

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.