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Background
General
Information
Benefits
Rationale
for cost of spaces
Selection
criteria of artists
Cost
of studio spaces
Policies
Duty
Statement
Contract

Application 
Background
The studio spaces
have been set up for a number of reasons:
- When artists
finish their formal studies they often miss the supportive, critical
feedback from other artists
- Artists say that
they are more motivated with their work when they are surrounded by
others who are highly motivated and producing exciting work
- There is less
feeling of remoteness and isolation when working in an environment
that is secure, safe and monitored
- Artists are often
unable to afford to build their own studio spaces that are
air-conditioned and well ventilated
- Artists are often
more productive and less distracted when they are away from their own
place of residence
- To provide
affordable accommodation to both emerging and established professional
contemporary artists
- To support the
development of the individual artist, their practice and contribution
to the arts
- To improve the
opportunities for artists within the local community
- To add to the
vibrancy of the city by facilitating the exposure of high quality
artists within the local and tourist community
- To expose the
studio artists to other high profile Australian artists involved in
the artist-in-residency program
- To promote the
studio artists locally and nationally through The Art Vault and its
website.
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General
Information
The studio spaces
are open to people in the visual arts including artists and graphic
designers. Initially the letting of studio spaces will be on a 6 month
trial basis. After 6 months the success of the running of the studio
spaces will be evaluated. On completion of this initial evaluation process
studio spaces will be leased for 12 month periods. Studio space letting
can be terminated at any time for unprofessional conduct, continuing
unsafe work practice and for failure to work as part of a supportive team.
It is envisaged that the tenants will form a collective and elect people
to perform common tasks such as household responsibilities and for
liaising with the Director.
The studio spaces
will not be suitable for everyone - people who need certain types of
specialist equipment and large spaces.
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Benefits
of having a studio space
- Twenty-four hour
access to a safe working environment
- Access to the
gallery for showing and selling your work
- A lockable and
air-conditioned new studio space
- Access to
amenities such as toilets, kitchen, meeting and eating areas
- Access to
internet, photocopying, printing and fax facilities
- A creative and
supportive artistic environment where you are able to give and receive
critical feedback
- Access to the
artists in residence for your own professional development
- Access to a
printmaking studio with etching and lithography presses
- Ability to earn
an income through working in the gallery
- Inclusion on The
Art Vault website and in guides
- An address for
contact by prospective buyers
- Exposure through
working in a prominent location and through people visiting the studio
spaces
- Accessible by
people with disabilities
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Rationale
for cost of spaces
- Size of the
spaces provided
- Cost of
purchasing the building
- Cost of repairs
to the building
- Cost to owner -
rates, insurances, electricity, maintenance, security system etc
- Cost of providing
phone outlets, internet, eftpos, fax and photocopying facilities
- Cost of setting
up a website, publishing brochures and advertising
- Cost associated
with banking
- Fact that artists
generally have low incomes
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Selection
criteria of artists
- Artist's ability
to contribute to the profile of the gallery by providing work to be
sold through the gallery which is both creative and of a high skill
level
- Availability of
spaces
- Willingness to
actively participate in workshops run by artists in residence
- Artist's
knowledge of art history and their willingness to learn about the work
of other artists on show in The Art Vault
- Artist's
professionalism and dedication to their work
- Artist's ability
to work as part of a team and be supportive of other members
- Balance of art
forms within the unit
- Mix of gender,
age, career stage and experience
- Ability to work
safely in the space provided
- Capacity of the
person to pay a bond and rent in advance
- Willingness of
the person to contribute to the smooth running of The Art Vault by
giving time for one or more of the following: working in the gallery;
assisting with the display and documentation of artworks; updating the
internet site; or any other way that would be of mutual benefit to the
advancement and development of The Art Vault.
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Cost
of studio spaces
- $60 - $70 per
week (depending on size of space) plus a bond of $200
- Rent reduced by
$10 a week if willing to work in the galleries 2 or 3 sessions a week
(1 session = 4 hrs except for Sunday which is 3 hrs a session).
- Rent reduced by
$20 a week if willing to work in the galleries 4 or 5 sessions per
week
- Rent reduced $30
a week if willing to work in the galleries 6 or more sessions per week
- The cost of the
space will be offset by the Studio Artist's ability to sell work in
the gallery. For the sale of your own work on consignment to The Art
Vault you will receive 2/3rds of the selling price minus GST, any
framing costs for The Art Vault and tax if you do not have an ABN
number. If you sell the work of another artist then you will receive
5% of the sale. For instance if you are able to sell the work of
another artist for:
$50,000 you will receive $2,500;
$5,000 you will receive $250;
$500 you will receive $25.
- Rent will be
waived for the Studio Artist if they undertake one of the following
two positions
a) cleaner
b) caretaker/ print technician
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POLICIES
Access
and keys
There will be 24 hr
access to the studio spaces by Studio Artists via a swipe keypad. All
entrances are alarmed and monitored by remote TV and an external security
system. The galleries and printmaking areas are on a separate system to
the studio spaces. Visitors are welcome but Studio Artists will need to
make the appropriate arrangements for their access to the building. Studio
Artists will be responsible for their visitors while they are in the
building and Studio Artists will need to escort their visitors both into
and from the building - to ensure that the building is properly secured.
If you plan on using common spaces such as the kitchen and meeting room
with your visitors, please check that this does not interfere with other
Studio Artists' arrangements.
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Artists Promotion
All Studio Artists
will be included on the website for The Art Vault. The Art Vault
management team will endeavour to include works by Studio Artists in the
Main Gallery throughout the year. Works by the Studio Artists will be used
in promotional activities by The Art Vault.
Common
spaces
Common spaces for
Studio Artists include the kitchen, meeting room, toilets, sinks in the
corridors and the enclosed external areas on the ground and first floor.
The cleanliness of common areas is the responsibility of each person. If
you make a mess then you are responsible for cleaning it up. In
consideration of other Studio Artists this should be done immediately
after use. If you would like to use the meeting room with people other
than fellow Studio Artists then it is recommended that a booking system
apply.
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Confidentiality
No individual at The
Art Vault will divulge any sensitive information outside the premises.
This includes personal or business information related to any individual
working within the building.
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Copyright
The
artist will allow The Art Vault to photograph work produced by them for
insurance purposes and for the promotion of their work for sale in the
gallery and on the website. The Art Vault will obtain permission to use
the artist’s work in any other form of media advertising or for the
reproduction of their work on, for instance, postcards.
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Damage
All
damage, loss or repair to the building or equipment needs to be reported
to the Director as soon as it is noticed. Artists will need to fill out an
incident report form and give it to the Director.
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Dispute
Resolution
If any dispute or
grievance arises it is to be dealt with in the following manner:
- Any matter should
be discussed calmly by the aggrieved with the individual responsible
for the aggravation. Both people should openly listen to the opinion
of the other.
- If not settled
then the Director or another agreed representative should be present
for further discussion.
- If the matter is
not resolved, then it must be submitted to an agreed mediator for the
purpose of conciliation and mediation.
- If unsuccessful
the parties may agree to submit the dispute to arbitration and the
decision must be accepted by the parties involved
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Electricity
Studio Artists are
not required to pay for gas or electricity at this stage. This may change
if the gas and electricity bills are substantial. This will be looked at
again after the first financial quarter.
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Expenses
Expenses will only
be reimbursed where there was prior authorization of the expenditure.
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Gallery
Loyalty
It is expected that
Studio Artists will be loyal to The Art Vault. This means providing The
art Vault with consistently high quality work on a regular basis to be
sold through The Art Vault and its website. The Art Vault must be their
primary responsibility and focus for the sale of their work in Mildura. If
a Studio Artist wishes to hold an exhibition or sell their work outside
The Art Vault in Mildura then they are required to state clearly on all
promotional and informational material that they are an Art Vault artist.
Studio Artists must inform the Director of The Art Vault if they are
selling work in another venue other than The Art Vault in Mildura. Work
must not be sold in other situations for a lesser amount than the amount
that would have been charged at The Art Vault.
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Noise
restriction
Studio Artists need
to be considerate of their neighbours and co-tenants in relation to noise
levels both day and night. Work which requires ongoing, considerable noise
should be carried out off the premises. Unless your co-tenants enjoy your
music it is recommended that you wear headphones or keep your door closed
and the music at a low level.
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OH&S
All Studio Artists
are required to know where folders containing safety data sheets are kept
and to read data safety sheets. All artists are required to take note and
obey all OH&S signage within the building. If an accident occurs then
an Accident Report Form must be completed and handed to the elected
OH&S officer who will inform the Director.
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Parking
There is limited all
day secure parking under the building - approximately 3 or 4 spaces. It is
recommended that the Studio Artists work out a roster system that is fair
to everyone and based on times and frequency of studio access.
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Printmaking
area
Studio Artists will
have access to the printmaking facilities. All people who use the
equipment will be required to satisfy the requirements on the use of the
equipment and the protocol for the room. Initially, the facilities will be
available during the day on a booking system. This is so that printers
will have unhampered access to the equipment and so that the assistant is
available to be with you if required. It is a requisite that the
printmaking technician be notified by you when printing. This is for two
reasons: safety and the preservation of expensive and sometimes
idiosyncratic equipment.
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Phone
There will be phones
available in the corridor outside of the studio spaces. Artists will be
able to receive outside calls but will not be able to use The Art Vault's
phones to phone out unless it is a business call. Personal external phone
calls will need to be made on a mobile phone.
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Rubbish
disposal
No rubbish is to be
left inside or outside the studios. Bins are located on the ground floor
at the rear of the building. A measure of reasonable cleanliness is to be
observed at all times for occupational health and safety reasons. Please
be aware of the comfort of other studio tenants and regularly dispose of
rubbish which may smell or be potentially hazardous. Artists must use
discretion as the plumbing system is delicate. Artists must use chemicals
that are environmentally friendly whenever possible. Dispose of material
and liquid waste appropriately and do not use residential sinks for
disposal of pollutants.
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Safety
Artists will
properly use all safety and protective clothing and equipment provided and
strictly observe all instructions in relation to working safely.
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Smoking
There is a no
illegal drug and no smoking policy within the building.
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Termination
The lease for the
studio space can be terminated by the Director for any of the following:
- Theft
- Fraud
- Assault
- Unsafe use of the
premises due to: intoxication by alcohol or drugs; the unsafe handling
of equipment or chemicals; and/or the non removal of litter which may
cause an accident or fire within the building
- Ongoing work
practices which interfere significantly with other Studio Artists and
their ability to work, excessive noise, visitors who are not
adequately supervised by the Studio Artist, unwillingness to
contribute to the general smooth functioning of the group
- Wilful
damage to the building or property.
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Vacating
Reasonable wear and
tear are expected. However you will need to return the studio to a
reasonable condition on vacating. This includes patching or repainting
walls before a bond is returned. The studio must be clean, repairs carried
out and all rubbish and materials removed prior to your departure. There
will be an inspection and tenants will be liable for any loss of contents
or damage to the property beyond reasonable wear and tear. All keys must
be returned.
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Duty
Statement
Cleaner
Public areas:
- Clean all public
toilets (4) daily
- Empty bins in the
public areas daily
- Wash all
hand basins and sinks in the public areas daily
- Check supplies of
paper towel, toilet paper and cleaning agents daily
- Order new
supplies for cleaning and public facilities as required
- Vacuum steps to
front, right-hand side door every second day
- Dust furniture
and window sills twice weekly
- Sweep common
areas daily
- Wash common area
floors once a week
- Check that the
dishwasher has been put on once a day or as needed
- Check that
artists are emptying all inside bins to the main outside bin each day
- Sweep and wash
printmaking area floors weekly
- Sweep gallery
floors daily and wash twice weekly
- Polish front door
handles twice weekly with a soft cloth
Artists in residence
unit (when a unit is vacated):
- Empty bins
- Clean stove and
microwave
- Rearrange
cupboards and drawers if necessary
- Change linen and
towels in units
- Arrange the
washing of linen and towels with the Director
- Clean fridge and
pantry
- Wipe all surfaces
clear of dust
- Clean glass in
windows and bathroom
- Sweep tiled areas
- Wash tiles and
shower areas
- Vacuum carpet
areas and empty the vacuum cleaner
- Clean toilet
- Check the supply
of dishwashing liquid, soap, toilet paper, wettexes, cleaning agents
etc. Arrange for their replacement.
- Report any loss
or damage to the Director
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Duty Statement
Caretaker /
Printmaking Technician / General Assistant
Caretaker:
- Check that the
building is locked, alarmed and secured as required
- Check outside of
building each morning and follow up if necessary
- Check the inside
of the building for damage or security problems
- Arrange for
tradesman to have access to the building as needed
- Follow up on
maintenance needs
General Assistant:
- Arrange for the
correct storing of artwork
- Complete
condition reports for incoming and outgoing artwork and pass these
reports onto the Director for filing and documentation on the computer
- Wrap artwork when
sold
- Arrange delivery
of artwork and update transport costs and details as required
- Assist with the
hanging and removal of exhibitions
- Assist with
exhibition openings
Printmaking
technician:
- Liaise with
workshop leaders regarding equipment needed, times etc
- Assist printers
with their printing and editioning
- Ensure that the
printmaking area is used according to OH & S requirements
- Ensure that
people using the printmaking area have undergone adequate professional
training
- Ensure that all
people using the equipment have made a booking
- Audit stock and
notify the Director when supplies are low
- Report any damage
to equipment or stock to the Director
- Report any
missing tools or equipment to the Director
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