Proposals
We have spaces available for the period Jan - July 2025. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm Sunday October 20th. We accept applications for solo and group shows, emerging and also experienced artists. Artists, curators and collectives working in any media are welcome to apply.
NOTE - Consider the application process as outlined below as a guide. If there are any problems, technical or otherwise please don't hesitate to put all the relevant information in the form of an email and send it to mail@rubiconari.com.au
Applicants may discuss challenging installs or ambitious projects with gallery staff prior to submission, as technical assistance can be provided. For trouble-shoot issues with submitting applications or wish to clarify any aspects of our gallery programming please contact us on mail@rubiconari.com.au
Artist’s are not required to gallery-sit during their exhibition and as of 2024 all the patching /maintennce of walls after de-installation will be done by the gallery.
Rubicon does not take any commission on sales of artwork.
Costs for 3 week exhibition:
- Gallery 1 $680
- Gallery 2 $980
- Gallery 3 $1280
The proposal should include:
- Name, address and contact details
- The title of the exhibition
- Your preferred gallery space(s) and dates for proposed exhibition
- A brief outline of the ideas and concepts behind your work
- A brief description/ exhibition plan (include scale, number of works, and any special requirements technical or otherwise)
Artist’s responsible for:
- Arranging delivery/transportation of work to and from gallery
- Installation of exhibition (except in the case of an interstate or international artist)
- Any appropriate insurance cover
Exhibition cost covers:
- Patching and painting of walls after de-installation (now done by gallery staff)
- Production and printing expenses
- Exhibition invitation distributed to gallery email list
- Gallery staff for duration of exhibition
- Opening night bar staff, glasses and drinks
- Assistance on request with installation of exhibition
- Utilities expenses
- Public liability insurance
- Exhibition listing on gallery website and social media platforms
Conditions:
- We require a 50% deposit to be paid on acceptance of proposal. The booking is confirmed on receipt of this deposit. The remainder is to be paid prior to installation.
- We require a months notice in the case of cancellation of an exhibition
- To inform us if any of the work has been exhibited previously in any local galleries
- To inform us if you are represented by another gallery or agent
- All works should be finished (i.e no wet paintings) and genuinely created by the exhibiting artist
- Rubicon ARI accepts no responsibility for theft of art works or damage caused by Fire, Flood, storm or accident (utmost care will be undertaken by the gallery staff to protect all art works at all time
Exhibition Application Form (PDF)
Exhibition Application Form (DOCX)
Send applications to: mail@rubiconari.com.au
Call For Volunteers
Rubicon ARI is calling for enthusiastic volunteers to contribute to Melbourne’s cultural landscape by assisting in the daily running of this young artist run space. Volunteers will gain practical skills and insight into arts management including invigilation, general administration, installing and dismounting of exhibitions, serving at the bar on opening nights, answering general enquiries and the capacity to talk about artworks with patrons.
Prospective volunteers must have excellent communication skills, a ‘people centred’ attitude to work successfully as a team, be highly organised and have a love for contemporary art. To begin the application process please fill in the Volunteers Form and email to Administration on mail@rubiconari.com.au
Volunteers Form (PDF)
