CONSIGNMENT
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The MiRa Gallery in Marysville Victoria
provides sales space to local and Australian makers on a consignment basis. Our Artisan Gift Shop showcases a huge range of handmade products including art, homewares, jewellery, books, toys, and much more.
If you are interested is selling your products on consignment at MiRa please complete the Expression of Interest Form Below
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How to apply
Applicants are required to complete an online application form via the applicable link below:
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Exhibition Expression Of Interest Form
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CONSIGNMENT GUIDELINES AND CONDITIONS
Selection Process & Criteria
Consignment proposals are evaluated by the MiRa Committee.
All applications are assessed in accordance with the following criteria:
• Quality of the products and artistic merit
• Originality
• Suitability to the Artisan Gift Shop
• Suitability for visitors of all ages and backgrounds
• The capacity to meet all requirements in this document and the Exhibition Agreement Terms
Provisions For Consignment Artists
Exhibitions are promoted across:
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The MiRa website website
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The MiRa email marketing mailout
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The MiRa facebook page
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The MiRa Instagram page
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The Australian Tourism Data Event website
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Professionally designed exhibition flyers (digital only) and other relevant media and promotional opportunities, as appropriate
Exhibitors receive additional support in the form of:
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Curatorial guidance
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Professionally designed exhibition flyers (digital only)
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An opening event
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Coordination of an ‘Artists in Residence’ event
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Artwork sales promotion
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Administration of artwork
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Exhibition signage and wall text (if applicable).
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MiRa may provide the artist with an opportunity to display works for sale on a commission basis on conclusion of exhibition
Consignment Sales
Staff at MiRa will be responsible for all sales, which are administered through the Point Of Sale system. MiRa Marysville takes a 33% commission from total consignment sales. The remaining income is deposited into the Consignment Artist's nominated bank account at the beginning of the month following the sale.
Consignment Artist Responsibilities:
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Exhibitors must ensure all works are ready to hang or display with D-ring hanging mechanisms or object mounts as appropriate, by the install date.
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Exhibitors are responsible for installing/hanging their work
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A list of works (title, artist, materials, dimensions and low resolution image) must be provided to the Arts Team in excel spreadsheet format at least two weeks prior to the exhibition opening.
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Insurance Policy for exhibition artworks for the duration of the exhibition
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Upon acceptance of a Consignment Artist EOI proposal, MiRa will supply an Contract Agreement outlining a timeline for the following:
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Provision of 5 suitably labelled, high resolution images to use in design and promotional material
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Provision of a bio ( approximately 100 words) for the C artist
MiRa Artisan Gift Shop Features
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Spacious areas with natural light and white walls
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Professional wire hanging system
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Professional gallery lighting system
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Plinths (various sizes)
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Accessible toilet
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Outdoor deck area
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Air conditioning
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Wi-Fi
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Street loading zone
MiRa Gallery Marysville is an accessible location.
Guidelines for Installation and De-installation
Installations and de-installations will occur on the agreed days between 10:00am and 4:00pm. The Exhibitor is responsible for installing their work with the assistance of the Arts Team if required. All artwork packaging must be removed from the premises after installation, and all unsold artworks must be collected during de-installation of exhibition.
Artist Talks and MiRa Event Programs
‘Artists in Residence’ events, facilitated by the Arts Team or mediators of the Exhibitors’ choosing, provide a valuable opportunity for Exhibitors to connect with the audience and expand on their practice. Additional event programs are encouraged and can be devised in consultation with the Arts Team.
Guidelines For Display
Exhibitors are required to discuss and seek sign-off on all exhibition components including artworks, mounting systems, exhibition furnishings (such as plinths), interactive elements and time-based media.
Artworks must be the original work of the artist and presented in a professional manner. MiRa is a public space that encourages visitation from people of all ages and backgrounds. The gallery will not exhibit artworks that include significant elements of sexually explicit imagery, offensive, racist or culturally insensitive elements, or graphic depictions of violence.
