Page 1 EXHIBIT APPLICATION MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING KEYSTONE GALLERY LOWER LEVEL Please submit Exhibit Application to: Manitoba Legislative Building and Grounds Interpretation Advisory Committee c/o Legislative Building Events Analyst Main Floor 270 Osborne Street North Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V7 Tel: (204) 945 0102
Page 2 KEYSTONE GALLERY Manitoba Legislative Building Lower Level In your exhibit application, please include the following information in your application: Name of Organization Contact Information Name of Exhibit Duration of exhibit (start and end date please include set up date and dismantle time as well) Goals of the exhibit (under description) and include samples of art Any special requirements and proof of insurance After your Exhibit Application has been received, a Manitoba Government representative will contact you within five working days to discuss your application. Criteria for Exhibits at the Manitoba Legislative Building ~ Keystone Gallery Purpose: To showcase Manitoba art and heritage, while promoting access by Manitoba arts and heritage community organizations Criteria: Exhibitions should offer visitors something they can appreciate and enjoy something that will enrich their visit; Exhibitions should fall within reasonable expectations of what is appropriately displayed in the Manitoba Legislative Building: i.e. should not display content that is unduly confrontational or controversial or is inappropriate for viewing by any segment of our visiting public; Exhibitions should be readily accommodated by the Keystone Art Gallery space (using the cable hanging system and limited space); Exhibitions must fit within the existing schedule of bookings; Exhibitions must meet government security needs, fragile works must be protected in locked display cases and any additional security must be provided by the booking organization or individual; and Exhibition content should reflect the Manitoba or Canadian experience.
Page 3 OTHER DETAILS: The Keystone Gallery has been designed with a cable display system called Parallel as well as appropriate lighting and two display cabinets to display artefacts. A maximum of 32 pieces of art may be displayed in the Gallery (depending on size of pieces). All costs associated with exhibit will be the responsibility of the organization requesting permission to use the space. The exhibitor will be responsible for any liability for the pieces on display (a copy of the certificate of liability is required). Exhibitors will not be allowed to charge admission, place commercial advertising or have items for sale during the display period. The exhibitors will be allowed to provide promotional signage that will include contact information in case the public has any questions or would like to make inquiries (must be in the two official languages). Artist/Organizations are responsible for installation and dismantling in cooperation with facility management. Samples of pieces for exhibit will be required with application. In rare circumstances, the length of the exhibition may require alteration due to other events in the building occurring certain times of the year. The organizer will provide the Arts Branch Consultant with a synopsis of the exhibition that can be presented for the press and publicity, and accompany the work on display in the Gallery (sample below). The organizer is responsible to provide signage (approved by Manitoba) in the two official languages that can be used in the building to promote the exhibit (sample attached). Existing stands can be booked and used poster dimensions should be 22 x 28 and can be double-sided (foam core can be used). All the promotion of this exhibit is at the cost of the exhibitor including any translation requirements.
Page 4 SAMPLE This message is from the Legislative Building and Grounds Interpretative Advisory Committee. All visitors to the Legislative Building are invited to view a new exhibition in the building s Keystone Gallery, located on the west side of the Legislative Building, lower level. Exhibition description: Images: Recreation Historic photographs from Manitoba s Rural and Northern Archives. This collection of archival photos, curated by Lorne Coulson, is a project of the Rural and Northern Archives Manitoba Special Interest Group. The exhibition is presented by the Association for Manitoba Archives. On now until January 30, 2013. For more information, contact Lisa Desilets, visual arts consultant; phone 204-945-3240.
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