A Solo Show steps up your CV and showcases a significant new body of work.

This is your chance to make mistakes and refine ideas within the context of an exhibition. A solo show at the Ambo gallery provides a major up-skilling opportunity for ambitious artists who want to be noticed.

Artists participating in a solo show will gain skills in grant writing, self-marketing, exhibition planning and a basic understanding of contracts and agreements. Solo shows are open to individual artists and collectives to exhibit new or previously unseen work.

Presenting a Solo show is a significant undertaking, and requires investment of the artist’s time and resources not only to create the body of work, but to install and de-install the exhibition, and invigilate the gallery space during exhibition hours.

How to apply:

Solo show EOI forms are available on the ERA website, alternatively if you would like to discuss your idea for a solo show please contact admin@easternriveirnaarts.org.au.

Gallery size:

6.39m x 12.08m

Who can exhibit:

Open to individual artists and collectives based in the Riverina

What we provide

In the lead up:

• Access to ongoing advice and support from Eastern Riverina Arts as outlined above

• Networking and collaboration opportunities as part of the Station community

• Promotion of the exhibition through our social media channels

Once you're in:

• Gallery space equipped with an easy to use hanging system and adjustable lighting rig

• high speed WIFI

• Access to kitchen facilities

• Self-service usage of chairs, tables, kitchen, and glassware

What you provide:

• Enough artworks to comfortably fill the exhibition space (see the gallery floorplan if unsure).

• Information required for promotion of exhibition as outlined in your exhibition terms

• Transport of artwork to and from the Gallery

• Installation and de-installation of the exhibition space in accordance with the terms agreed upon prior to the exhibition period.

• Invigilation of the Gallery during the hours of 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday

Terms:

Following discussion with the Gallery curator, the exhibition terms will be outlined in the agreement sent to you via email.

Exhibition launch:

Exhibiting Artists can choose to coordinate and promote a launch event. Eastern Riverina Arts contributes:

• Complimentary event hire of the space for a launch event

• Promotional support

• One RSA-trained front of house staff member for up to 3 hours to assist with art sales and service of any food and beverages the artist has provided.

All other event costs are borne by the artist.

Exhibition programming:

Artist may wish to deliver a program of events and workshops to support their exhibition. Artists can propose these during the EOI process, and we will do our best to facilitate and support them.

Exhibition duration:

Exhibition duration will be determined on a case-by-case basis and outlined in the exhibition terms.

The group show is the perfect place to start or level-up your professional arts practice. This offering is for artists who are interested in exhibiting but don’t have the time or resources to create and present a full solo exhibition.

Eastern Riverina Arts will coordinate group shows on a periodical basis. Each show is centered around a theme and artists are selected through an Expression of Interest process to be involved in the exhibition.

A Group Show at the Ambo Gallery provides networking and collaboration opportunities, feedback sessions, curatorial support and exhibition preparedness skills for its participating artists. Group show exhibition development will commence two months before the exhibition launch date, and exhibiting artists are expected to contribute some voluntary time to assist with install and deinstall, staffing the venue.

How to apply:

Group show EOI forms are published on the ERA website every three months - to be considered for a group show artists are required to submit an EOI.

Gallery size:

6.39m x 12.08m

Who can exhibit:

Open to individual artists based in the Riverina.

What we provide

In the lead up:

• Access to ongoing advice and support from Eastern Riverina Arts as outlined above

• Creative feedback sessions with an industry professional to assist with artwork development

• Networking and collaboration opportunities as part of the Station community

• Promotion of the exhibition through our various social media channels

Once you're in:

• Gallery space equipped with an easy to use hanging system and adjustable lighting rig

• high speed WIFI

• Self-service usage of chairs, tables, kitchen, and glassware

What you provide:

• Contribution of at minimum one artwork per artist

• Information required for promotion of exhibition as outlined in your exhibition terms

• Transport of artwork to and from the Gallery

• Assistance with installation and deinstallation of the exhibition space in accordance with the terms agreed upon prior to the exhibition period.

• Contributing some voluntary hours as needed throughout the exhibition period, such as invigilation of the Gallery, and assisting with install and deinstall.

Terms:

Following discussion with the Gallery curator, the exhibition terms will be outlined in an agreement sent to you via email.

Exhibition launch:

Eastern Riverina Arts will host a launch event planned and presented by the exhibiting artists.

Eastern Riverina Arts contributes:

• Exhibition and event marketing

• A basic food and beverage package (eg cheese platters plus complimentary wine)

• Complimentary event hire of the space for a launch event

• One RSA-trained front of house staff member for the duration of the event to assist with art sales the artist has provided.

Exhibition programming:

Artist may wish to deliver a program of events and workshops to support their exhibition. Artists can propose these during the EOI process and we will do our best to facilitate and support them.

Exhibition duration:

Exhibition periods will be determined on a case by case basis and outlined in the exhibition terms.

The Ambo Gallery is available to community groups to showcase their work. To be eligible for a community show at the Ambo Gallery, groups must have enough work to comfortably fill the exhibition space.

Eastern Riverina Arts offers its spaces to the community under a not for profit ethos, and may need to levee some charges to cover costs. A limited number of Partnership Shows are offered annually (see below) which involve the waiving of facility hire fees in exchange for a negotiated partnership that benefits the community.

This exhibition offering provides community groups with curatorial and marketing advice and support as well. Community Hire is available all year round depending on the Ambo Gallery exhibition schedule.

How to apply:

For community hire, please contact ashleigh@easternriveirnaarts.org.au

Gallery size:

6.39m x 12.08m

Who can exhibit:

Open to community and cultural groups based in the Riverina

What we provide:

In the lead up:

• Promotion of the exhibition through our various social media channels

Once you're in:

• Gallery space equipped with an easy to use hanging system and adjustable lighting rig

• high speed WIFI

• Access to kitchen facilities

• Self-service usage of chairs, tables, kitchen, and glassware

What you provide:

• Enough artworks to comfortably fill the exhibition space (see the gallery floorplan if unsure).

• Information required for promotion of exhibition as outlined in your exhibition terms

• Transport of artwork to and from the Gallery

• Installation and deinstallation of the exhibition space in accordance with the terms agreed upon prior to the exhibition period.

• Invigilation of the Gallery during the hours of 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday.

Terms:

Following discussion with the Gallery curator, the exhibition terms will be outlined in the agreement sent to you via email.

Exhibition launch:

If community groups hiring the space for an exhibition wish to hold a launch in the gallery, they remain solely responsible for coordinating and running the event. This includes set-up and pack-down of the event. Contact Eastern Riverina Arts to discuss dates and times of any proposed events.

Eastern Riverina Arts can provide access to the kitchen, glassware etc. but will not be responsible for operating them during the event.

If the space is not returned to its original condition upon conclusion of the launch users will be charged a cleaning fee.

Exhibition programming:

Artist may wish to deliver a program of events and workshops to support their exhibition. Artists can propose these during the EOI process, and we will do our best to facilitate and support them.

Exhibition duration:

Exhibition duration is determined based on Gallery availability.

The partnership show is open to institutions and organisations who are partnering with Eastern Riverina Arts to deliver a program or exhibition in the Ambo Gallery.

Partnership shows include collection and exhibition showcases, pre-exhibition residencies and arts-worker professional development spaces.

How to apply:

For enquiries about partnership shows, please contact ashleigh@easternriveirnaarts.org.au

Gallery size:

6.39m x 12.08m

Who can exhibit:

Open to institutions and organisations in partnership with Eastern Riverina Arts

What we provide

In the lead up:

• Contributions as outlined in the partnership agreement established between the user and Eastern Riverina Arts

• Promotion of the exhibition through our various social media channels

Once you're in:

• Gallery space equipped with an easy to use hanging system and adjustable lighting rig

• Desk and high speed WIFI

• Access to kitchen facilities

• Square reader for facilitation of artwork sales

• Customisable bar for launch events and public programs

What you provide:

• Enough artworks to comfortably fill the exhibition space (see the gallery floor-plan if unsure).

• Information required for promotion of exhibition as outlined in your exhibition terms

• Transport of artwork to and from the Gallery

• Installation and deinstallation of the exhibition space in accordance with the terms agreed upon prior to the exhibition period.

• Invigilation of the Gallery during the hours of 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday.

• Logo acknowledgement of Eastern Riverina Arts on all written and promotional material.

Terms:

Exhibition terms will be outlined in the agreement sent to you via email.

Exhibition launch:

Exhibition launch events for partnership shows will be organised between Eastern Riverina Arts and their partner.

Exhibition programming:

Artist may wish to deliver a program of events and workshops to support their exhibition. Artists can propose these during the EOI process, and we will do our best to facilitate and support them.

Exhibition duration:

Exhibition duration is determined based on a case-by-case basis.

The Window Gallery offers artists the opportunity to present dynamic mini shows, eye-catching works, and installations that captivate pedestrians and draw attention from the street.

Artists exhibiting in the Window Gallery are responsible for installing their own works and are not required to invigilate the space.

How to apply:

Expressions of interest for the Window Gallery open twice a year. the Expressions of interest form will appear on the exhibit page of our website and be advertised in our newsletter and across our social media platforms.

Gallery size:

2m x 1m

Who can exhibit:

Anyone can exhibit in the Window Gallery.