Image: video still, Whale Fall (2022) by Rebecca Jensen with Aviva Endean. Developed as part of the Platform LAB 2022 residency, and commissioned by Deakin University’s Public Art Commission for Front Beach Back Beach, in collaboration with Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Credit: NON studio, 2022.
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gallery & performance PROGRAM 2024
APPLICATIONS OPEN 12 OCT, 05.00PM
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 06 NOV, 9.00AM
Platform Arts works with artists and creative practitioners across all disciplines to develop and sustain rigorous and critical artistic practice, and to test and present new experimental and contemporary works to regional and national audiences.
We are seeking proposals to present an original work or exhibition with Platform Arts between 12 October - 16 November, 2024.
Before you apply, please download the Application Guidelines to ensure your application responds to Platform Arts’ artistic vision. Please note, while this opportunity is open to applicants from interstate or overseas, artists will need to source their own funding for travel, accommodation and freight of works.
For questions and enquiries, contact us at hello@platformarts.org.au / 03 5224 2815.
We are available to answer any questions by phone or email up until 4.00pm, 27 October. Artists may apply via the form linked on this page, or request an alternative submission process via email or phone.
WHAT WE OFFER:
GALLERY
$5000, which includes funds for artist fees, materials & other production costs
Auspicing and application support to seek additional funding
Gallery install staff (16 hrs, 2 days of install)
Front of House staff for exhibition opening and public programs
Curatorial support from Dec 2023-Oct 2024, including studio visits & regular check-ins
Access to in-house Platform Arts equipment (refer to gallery tech specs document)
Support for marketing, promotion and publicity
Photo documentation
PERFORMANCE
$5000 presenter fee
Co-presentation of a season at Platform Arts
Auspicing and application support to seek additional funding
Co-producing support from Platform staff
Technical & FOH support staff (up to 30 hrs across bump-in, tech run and season)
Up to 8 weeks of rehearsal & development time in the Platform Arts Rehearsal & Performance Spaces from Jan-Oct 2024
Access to in-house Platform Arts equipment (please refer to tech specs document)
Support for marketing, promotion and publicity
Photo documentation
