Warrandyte Pottery Gallery (WP) is a collaborative gallery space established in 2020 and was conceived as a destination to present emerging and mid-career artists and makers from all over Victoria. Our carefully curated space is situated amongst the trees by the river in a character-filled heritage listed building consisting of a main gallery room with individual displays for each artist to showcase their work along with a small exhibition space. Our aim is to create a community for artists and provide support for innovative and inclusive artistic pursuits with an artist-centered approach. 

Commission Gallery specifications:

The main gallery has beautiful large windows allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space. Wall to wall hybrid timber floors and uniform display units along the perimeter, offer a blank canvas for artists to display their works while the central marble display elevates the space. The main purpose for this room is to display and facilitate the acquisition of works for individual artists.

Selection Criteria:

Submissions must demonstrate one or more of the following

-Artwork demonstrates a high level of skill and craftsmanship

-Artwork that is contemporary and engaging

-Artwork with strong market appeal

-Unique point of view and technique

Rental Agreement:

• Display space for commission based object sales is located in the central displays of the gallery. Final display is still TBD but will contain a variety of plinths and marble furnishings. 

• Pieces will be chosen by studio owner/gallery staff. Please provide a variety of options upon application.

• Ceramic art works and objects for middle display must be priced at a minimum of $450 per item

• Jewelers Arch available for 1 artist per Arch. Arch dimensions: 350mm x 290mm x 100mm

• Paintings will be accepted based on available wall space. Once your painting has been sold WP can choose to invite you to replace the painting with another suitable piece or offer that space to another artist of their choice.

• We use whatsapp to communicate as a group. You will be added to the group at the beginning of each 3 month contract. At the end of each 3 month period Whatsapp group will be amended for the use of artists currently displaying in the gallery. 

• You will be notified individually of your sales via Whatsapp. The funds will be transferred to you on the closest scheduled transfer day. A transfer schedule will be sent at the beginning of each 3 month period. All funds are deducted 1.6% square transaction fee.

• 35% Commission will be taken after the deduction of the 1.6% square transaction fee. 
  

WP provides:

• Maintenance and cleaning of gallery 

• Printing of general gallery marketing materials 

• Gallery insurance 

• Free-listings on webstore (click and collect only)

• Strong presence on Warrandyte Pottery website & social media 

• Paid listing in Art Almanac (not artist specific) 

• All power, utilities & other outgoings

• All packaging and retail materials

• Pricing and barcoding system

• Use of POS Square Retail system. Square incurs a 1.6% transaction fee which is taken from sales prior to transferring to your account. 

• Displays, props and gallery furnishings. Artist’s can bring a few unique props to support their aesthetic, in consultation with gallery staff. 

• Individual storage space for extra stock. 

• Wifi, music, speakers and amenities 

Publicity:

WP provides limited publicity services and individual publicity is the responsibility of the artist.

WP will provide the following publicity assistance:

• Create a social media release on your behalf containing information provided by the artist.

• General social media release distribution to free listings to the local media. (note that free listings cannot be guaranteed as the content is under editorial control.) 

• Media release distribution to WP media contacts via email.

• Display space for flyers/business cards.

• Local café & business distribution of marketing. 

• Free online listings – we will list on a number of local events websites.

• Warrandyte Pottery maintains a facebook page/instagram which will share, repost and tag your work. 

• We will list your artists Bio and will link to relevant online content wherever possible.

Artists responsibilities:

-Pricing and details of all individual items for sale

What the artists need to supply:

The information will be used for webstore listings, social media and gallery specific media releases

Please include:

 -1- 2 image of yourself, in your studio or with your work

 -Title/price/dimensions/special considerations of each item to be listed on the webstore. 

 -Artist Bio & Artist statement (no more than 1000 words) to be featured on our website and social media.

Items will not be listed until all information is supplied by the artist. 

Example of listing information:

Golden Nights (2022)

Oil on Canvas

30 x 30 x 30 cm 

$789

If accepted, we will be in touch for further information (ABN, GST Registered, bump in dates, artist statement, and other details.)

Apply Below

 The Warrandyte Pottery Gallery is a collaborative gallery, established in 2020 and originally conceived as a space to showcase emerging and mid-career Artists and Makers. Our carefully curated space is highly regarded and has quickly gained a loyal following. Consisting of a main show room with individual stalls and a small exhibition space. Our aim is to create a community for artists that support innovative and inclusive artistic pursuits with an artists centered approach. Our spaces have been created to support and foster local artists.

Exhibition room specifications:

The Exhibition room is an intimate gallery space with controlled lighting. Dimensions of 1.95m x 4.98m with approx. 10 Sqm of floor space and approx 16 sqm of hanging wall space with track hanging and Philips hue colour controlled spotlighting.

The gallery ceiling is white plaster. The floor is hybrid timber.

We have a few props available for you to use.

We also offer hanging advice for your exhibition

Gallery hours:
Friday – Sunday (10-4pm) Weekdays by appointment. 
The exhibiting artist is encouraged to have a presence at the gallery during the exhibition. WP likes to promote meet the artist.

Exhibition space costs:
$175 (+gst) per week (minimum of two weeks)
10% commission
The Artist is responsible for opening night costs (or third party sponsorship)

Warrandyte Pottery provides the following:
Support with Art installation
Staffing during gallery hours
Gallery lighting
Invitation design using artist provided photos
Touching up of walls where needed
Glassware for opening functions
Email invitation design
Printing of pricelists
Gallery insurance
Free-listing on webstore (artist must provide all photos and information per item for listing)
Newsletter media release distribution 
Strong presence on  website & social media
All power & outgoings

At an additional cost:
bar staff for opening functions if required
Paid bar service if artist does not wish to supply their own free alcohol
printing of promotional material (optional)
envelopes and stamps if required 
Art Almanac listing
TACA Listing

Artists responsibilities:
all costs associated with postage & printing of invitations.
Catering (food and drink) for opening night functions
Rubbish removal following exhibitions

Minimum 6 weeks prior to opening you will need to send us hi-res images as jpegs, to: gallery@warrandytepottery.com.au

We will then be able to send out the media release no less than one month before opening night. The information in the media release will also be used for the free listings, on the Warrandyte Pottery website and social media outlets

Publicity assistance:
Warrandyte Pottery provides a limited publicity service for your exhibition, as part of the exhibition fee. All other marketing and publicity is the responsibility of the exhibiting artist.

Warrandyte Pottery will provide the following publicity assistance for your exhibition:
We will create a media release on your behalf.
Media release distribution to free listings to the local media. (note that free listings cannot be guaranteed as the content is under editorial control.) Follow up on behalf of the artist is very much encouraged.
Media release distribution to Warrandyte Pottery media contacts via email.
Art Almanac and TACA listing (at additional cost)

Display space for flyers/posters at Warrandyte Pottery main gallery. Local café & business distribution of invitations.

Warrandyte Pottery maintains a facebook page/instagram. We will list your exhibition and will link to relevant online content wherever possible.

Selection Criteria:

Art that demonstrates a high level of skill and marketability
Art that promotes critical debate about contemporary art and culture
Art that displays innovation and experimentation in presentation and content
Ambitious projects that challenge the boundaries of the creative arts

Exhibition proposals:
We accept proposals throughout the year. The standard length of an exhibition is 3 weeks. Held throughout the year. We are open to shorter or longer times depending on your needs and our availability. Proposals are selected by our exhibition committee and are then scheduled by the Warrandyte Pottery directors. Please submit proposals by completing the form below.