BSoA EXHIBITION GUIDELINES
The Exhibitor is responsible for:

  1. Hanging/setting up their own exhibition.  No nails, screws, staples, pins or double sided tape may be used for hanging/display purposes without the permission of the Gallery Director.
  2. Producing their own invitations, if required, which should be approved by BSoA before distribution
  3. Publicity over and above the usual BSoA advert; individuals should make contact with the press ahead of time to organize interviews and advertising
  4. Producing their own labels and catalogue. However, on request, BSoA will produce labels providing a list of the artwork to be exhibited is supplied no later than the day before the opening
  5. Providing hors d’oeuvres/snacks for the opening reception if required
  6. Insuring the work on display at BSoA Galleries
  7. Leaving the gallery in good/clean condition; he/she is responsible and liable for any damage to or loss of property as a result of their exhibition.  Any associated costs will be billed to the Exhibitor or deducted from the proceeds of sale
  8. Alternative arrangements must be made for the take down/collection of unsold artwork  if the Exhibitor is not available.

BSoA is responsible for:

  1. Providing display partitions and picture hanging devices for the duration of the show
  2. Ensuring that the BSoA Galleries are open to the public 10 am – 4 pm on weekdays and 10 am – 2 pm on Saturdays.  Staff are also usually on hand between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays.  If access is required outside of these times it will be necessary to provide additional BSoA staff and City Hall custodian at a cost of $50 per hour.
  3. Providing BSoA staff to assist with hanging/set-up if required
  4. Adjusting lighting
  5. Emailing show invitations to the membership/mailing list
  6. Providing a bar serving wine, beer and sodas
  7. Processing all sales and will wrap sold artwork where necessary.  A sales spreadsheet will be provided to the Exhibitor at the end of the show.
  8. Reserves the right to move artwork being exhibited
  9. Reserves the right to use the BSoA Galleries for functions at any time during exhibitions

PLEASE NOTE:  City Hall and Arts Centre is a non smoking building.