GALLERY INFORMATION AND DIMENSIONS

The SBCC Gallery consists of 3000 SQ. FT., including five (5) main walls and three (3) small walls totaling 93 linear feet of exhibit space.  All walls are 10’ high except for the front wall, which is 7’5” high and 16’ wide.  All walls are sheetrock and plywood reinforced, and the preferable hardware for mounting work are screws that can be driven in and out with a power screwdriver.

 

 

SECURITY AND INSURANCE

The gallery is equipped with a security alarm system.  The system is an electronic beam which runs the length of the wall in the gallery and sounds whenever the beam is broken.  IN ORDER FOR THE ALARM TO WORK, NO OBJECT MAY PROTRUDE FURTHER THAN 5” FROM THE WALL.  If there is a question about an art object being too thick, check with the Gallery Curator.  There is no alarm system for the items displayed on pedestals, but they do have screw lock plexiglass covers.  Free standing art piece security will be negotiated between artist and curator.

 

Except for gallery opening, Exhibit viewing hours, theater performances, and library hours, the Center’s glass doors are always kept locked.  Visitors to the gallery can enter through the East or South doors.

 

 

RESTRICTIONS

Exhibits must abide by City and Fire codes by providing access to all exits.  (If in question, check with SBCC Gallery Curator.)

 

Electrical art installation must meet National Electrical Code (NEC).

 

Supplies, materials and tools needed for exhibit installation must be approved by Curator.  SBCC provides display pedestals and cases, unless special arrangements are required.

 

No storage is available for artwork.  Any art work left after agreed upon pick-up date will be charged a rental fee of $5.00 a day per piece.  Late fee payable at time of late pick-up.

 

Painting the wall is not allowed, except to touch up after show.

 

Hammering, screwing or pounding into the walls is not allowed without supervision of the Gallery Curator.

 

Once the exhibit formally opens, no artwork or any materials will be added or removed from gallery.

 

Hanging art from ceiling is not allowed.

 

Artists, art groups or art organizations may not exhibit in SBCC gallery twice in one year.  Exhibitors in SBCC gallery are allowed to have shows for two consecutive years and then must wait one full year before proposing another exhibit.

 

 

 

 

LABOR AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITIES

 

GALLERY USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Establish one person to oversee show and to be the negotiator with the Gallery Curator.  This person will meet at least once with the Curator to go over the guidelines, restrictions and insurance loan agreement.

 

All labor needed to transport and dismount exhibit and set up opening reception exhibit.

 

All wall pieces must be ready to hang, with adequate support devices and frames in good condition.

 

All materials needed to clean and make presentable the art work offered for exhibit.  (Materials needed include:  Hanger wire and fasteners to secure wall pieces, plexiglass cleaner for pedestal covers, and soft poster putty for mounting labels on walls and pedestals.)

 

All cost and provision for opening reception (reception optional), including design printing and postage for invitations (these must recognize City of Albuquerque and handicap access).  NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED.

 

Any and all materials, including Press releases to local newspapers and radio stations and PSA’s to the same and to art magazines require Gallery Curator’s approval.  Press materials are expected to be mailed at least two weeks prior to the opening of the show.

 

Printing of all labels for the show and printing of title panel or poster, which can either be hung on the wall or easel, and which recognizes artists in show.

 

 

SBCC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Advice and counsel, and installation and de-installation of art works.
  • Alarm system.
  • Providing tables for reception, display pedestals/cases and panels needed.  If any of these items are needed, let Gallery Curator know at initial meeting; notification of need must be received at least four (4) weeks in advance of installation.

 

 

SALES & FEES

There is a $100 rental fee per exhibit for the use of the gallery.

 

Artwork may be sold during each exhibition. The Gallery Curator will extend the courtesy of bringing the artist and purchaser together if necessary.

 

The artist shall receive 80% of sale price for work sold during exhibition.  The City of Albuquerque will retain 20%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Prospective exhibitors must include in their proposal for gallery exhibitions, the following:

 

 

  • The name of the group which is requesting the exhibition.

 

  • A list of the participating members and phone numbers at which each can be reached.

 

  • A description of each artist’s work:  medium, size, type of mounting, etc.

 

  • At least three photographs or slides of representative work from each participant.

 

  • A general cohesive theme, medium or subject establishing a consistency throughout the exhibit.

 

 

Realizing that the works originally offer for an exhibition may sell before the time of installation, it is requested that upon the actual installation there be also a listing of the exhibited works with:

 

  • Title

 

  • Medium

 

  • Size

 

  • Price

 

  • Artisit