FAQ
Do I have to be an artist member of Fresh Arts to exhibit in a Fresh Arts show?
You must be a financial member of Fresh Arts to exhibit. Your membership fee contributes towards the cost of public liability insurance, website and other related costs so the organisation can host exhibitions. Members are responsible for renewal of their membership and the Treasurer requests this happens prior to the 31 October in conjunction with AGM dates. Members are sent a reminder email some weeks before it is due. It is important to keep your membership up to date as this will ensure the executive can inform you of opportunities and member events coming up.
I don't have an email address. Is there any other way I can recieve information?
As information is usually sent out to members through email format, we strongly recommend members consider creating an email address and arranging regular access to a computer in order to recieve up-to-date information. If you require hard copies of information sent to you, we request you provide stamped self addressed envelopes to the Secretary. Please note this decision is purely a financial one, it's the most cost effective way for the network to keep in touch.
What is the process for participating in a Fresh Arts exhibition?
There is a sub committee formed who will put together an expression of interest form for distribution to members prior to the closing date. Exhibitions may have a theme and artists are requested to provide information about the artwork for example: title, dimensions, materials, price and year of creation. It's important you get this information in to the sub committee on the closing date in order for the artworks to be recieved and the exhibition proposals to be completed on time. For more information, get in touch with one of the executive who will be able to let you know what the next exhibition will be about.
Who can be on the sub committee?
The sub committee is usually appointed at the AGM who oversee the organisation of an exhibition. Any member can nominate to the sub committee which is elected by members for the course of the year. The sub committee is responsible for all aspects of the respective show including organising the installation team, liason with venue, event management for opening night and related artist talks, promotion, selling of work and selecting artists works for the show. Occasionally the sub committee may seek advice from a professional independent curator who provides pro-rata advice to the organisation or assists with selection and hanging of work.
Are Fresh Arts shows selective shows?
All artists who are members are able to participate in exhibitions and thus the shows are not selective. This is because the exhibitions are run by a collective and all the artists in the show are peers and colleagues. The network is about support of aritsts in the network and thus the sub committee will include all works submitted for exhibition within the exhibition space available.
I have this great idea for an exhibition or event. What do I do?
Meeting dates are advertised in the newsletter, so come along to one of our meetings...the Fresh Arts artists would love to make contact with you! Think about what resources you might need to complete the project, along with a timeframe and objective, and jot these things down before you attend. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis and 2009 dates will be listed in the newsletter. The group aim to have the meetings in different locations across the region, so get in touch with us today!
What happens if I don’t want to receive information from Fresh Arts?
You have the right to stop information being sent to you. If you prefer not to receive information or correspondence, you should notify us in writing. It should be noted that once you choose not to receive information from us we are unable to keep you up to date on activities that may interest you.
What are the levels of membership and what will I receive?
Artists ($50.00 per annum):
· Quarterly newsletter full of information about contemporary artists, artist profiles, a list of regional exhibitions as well as Fresh Arts happenings;
· An opportunity to meet up with like-minded contemporary artists to share ideas, learn new techniques and skills, talk the language of art, to be stimulated, motivated and have fun – through workshops, creative sessions and artists’ talks;
· An opportunity to submit works to an annual joint exhibition dedicated to showcasing regional contemporary art in all its forms;
· An opportunity to discuss your work with your audience through artists’ talks associated with the annual exhibition;
· Benefits from publicity and promotions of contemporary art from western NSW to the rest of the region, State-wide and to many of the major national arts journals;
· Access to a support framework for your own creativity through the network, informal mentoring within the network and access to a database of contemporary artists (with each artist’s permission) kept by the network.
· Invitations to all Fresh Arts exhibitions and those of Fresh Arts members.
· For a further $60 you receive an artist of the month listing and 12 artworks on the site. For $20 you receive a standard listing with 2 artworks on the website.
Art lovers ($10.00 per annum):
· Quarterly newsletter full of information about contemporary artists, artist profiles, a list of regional exhibitions as well as Fresh Arts happenings;
· Invitations to all Fresh Arts exhibitions and those of Fresh Arts members.
· An opportunity to further develop your love and interest in contemporary art through organised artists’ talks and tours.
Corporate ($100 per annum):
· Quarterly newsletter full of information about contemporary artists, artist profiles, a list of regional exhibitions as well as Fresh Arts happenings and an opportunity to flag your support of the arts;
· Invitations to all Fresh Arts exhibitions and those of Fresh Arts members.
· An opportunity to further develop your love and interest in contemporary art through organised artists’ talks and tours.
· The opportunity to sponsor Fresh Arts events and activities provides a platform for your company to be seen as innovative and progressive, with the additional benefits from high-profile publicity and promotions in the region, State-wide (including metropolitan markets) and to the national art world;
· An opportunity to access artworks for your corporate office space on negotiation with artists.
How can I join?
Send your cheque or money order to Fresh Arts Inc., PO Box 4817, Dubbo NSW 2830. You can also contact the executive for direct deposit details. Please note, do not send cash in the mail.
Download the Membership form here (PDF - 90 KB)
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