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FAQs
ENTERING SWELL
Q. My sculpture is not finished - can I enter? Your entry can be finished work, a work in progress or a conceptual plan. You will need to include images or proposed work sketches, an artist statement and a proposed installation statement including a list of materials, vehicles or heavy equipment required with your entry. Q. Can I apply for the Smalls Gallery even if I don’t apply for the main exhibition? No. The gallery can only accept sculptures from artists exhibiting in the main exhibition; this allows artists to put similar works or a Marquette for sale during the exhibition. Way of Design Gallery will manage all sales and commissions of the Smalls Gallery. Q. If I am accepted into Swell, how do I enter my smaller sculpture into the Smalls Gallery? As part of your acceptance to the exhibition, you will receive an entry form to enter the Smalls Gallery exhibition. Q. What is the formula to add the commission to my sculpture price?
Sculpture Price + GST (if applicable) + 33% = Sculpture Sale Price
Should you need further assistance please contact the office on 07 5525 639.
Q. Do you have a curatorial policy? Yes, Swell Sculpture Festival allows the artist full freedom of expression for all forms of sculpture. Sculptors must take into consideration the challenges of building for and installing the sculpture in a natural landscape and consider the safety and regulations of the beach and parklands. We encourage large art forms simply because the beach is a vast open space and lends itself to sculptures that are durable and built for permanent installation. Q. When do I find out if I was selected for the exhibition? Artists will be notified in mid April as to whether their entry has been successful. YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED! Q. Is it possible to request a particular site? It is possible to request a site or setting but the final decision lies with the site curator. Site specific works will be discussed upon acceptance. Please liase with the site curator before going ahead with production of a site specific work. Q. Can I meet onsite with the site curator? We encourage artists to meet on site prior to the exhibition for site allocation and installation matters. Artists who are not able to attend onsite meetings can communicate with the site curator via telephone or email. Q. Can my sculpture be placed in the dune area? With respect to the fragility and ongoing protection of the dune areas it is most unlikely your sculpture will be placed in the dunes. Q. Can my sculpture be placed on the beach? There are areas of the beach where sculptures can and cannot be placed. The site curator in consultation with lifeguard and park authorities determines these locations. Q. What if my sculpture is not finished before the image is required for the exhibition program? The cut off for all images is 31 July 2009, if you do not have a high resolution image of your completed work by this time then an image of part of the sculpture or Marquette is an alternative. Remember that the program designates one full colour page to each artist and is distributed to the public, buyers and patrons. INSTALLATION DAY
Q. Will there be help available on the day to install my work?
It is best to be as self sufficient as possible. However, in the weeks leading up to installation you will be allocated a site manager who will coordinate with you for a smooth transition of your sculpture to the site. A team of volunteers back us on installation day but we strongly suggest that you enlist family and friends to help you with installation. Q. Will there be cranes available to assist with installation? Yes. A tractor and crane will be available on Wednesday only. The site curator will organise when you can use the machinery (please be patient as some sculptures require more time than others). We do not have a forklift (or access to one) so please consider and plan how your sculpture can be placed on site prior to transporting. Q. Can I arrange and pay for my own crane for installation? Yes, please advise the site curator of this. He will advise you of such issues as access points and pathway limitations. Q. Can I change sites if I feel the one allocated does not suit my work? A: Allocation of your site is final. However, there is always room for consideration of a variation of placement once the site curator sees the work on site. Q. Can I pour concrete to install my piece? Yes. Be mindful that the concrete has to be de-installed with your work. We suggest buckets filled with concrete to anchor your work as they can be easily removed. Q. Can I buy beers for the helpers and volunteers after the install day is done? Yes! DE-INSTALLATION DAY Q. I need to be in Melbourne the day the exhibition closes, can I de-install early? Sculptures must remain onsite until the close of the exhibition, which is midnight on the last Sunday. De-installation commences from 7am on Monday morning. You can make alternative arrangements to have a friend remove your sculpture and they need to be advised that your site needs to be left clean, tidy and in its original condition by 1pm. For any further queries please, email info@swellsculpture.com.au or phone +61 7 5598 6004. |
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