riverdale gallery
RIVERDALE GALLERY RENTAL INFORMATION PACKAGE
1326 Gerrard street East (Gerrard & Greenwood) Operational hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm www.RiverdaleGallery.ca Gallery Coordinator: Hayley Dawson – [email protected]
ABOUT The Riverdale Gallery features two large exhibition spaces with wooden floors and high ceilings in a building that runs largely on green energy. The gallery is located on the third and uppermost floor of a community center that also comprises the Riverdale Hub and the Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Center. These social organizations have helped shape the character and mandate of the Gallery, which strives to be an inclusive creative environment informed by the values of diversity and sustainability. The Riverdale gallery shares a programming schedule with these partner organizations, making the space not exclusively an art gallery, but host to a variety of events and community activity. In addition to providing rentals, the gallery curates thematic group exhibitions several times per year and has taken part in city-wide art festivals such as Contact Photography Festival, Doors Open Toronto, and Culture Days. We are always interested in opportunities to collaborate and build partnerships with the local community.
GALLERY RENTAL OVERVIEW STAFF ASSISTANCE & VOLUNTEERS While renting the gallery we will do all that we can to ensure your exhibition runs smoothly and successfully. Our curator and gallery coordinator will be accessible for logistical assistance and general advising. Additionally, the Riverdale Hub has a rooster of 100 volunteers that the gallery can access for assistance during installation, setup, or for receptions, given proper notice. During rental periods, the gallery can provide an attendant for several shifts per week, but will require the renter to have staff or volunteers of their own if they require the space to be monitored during all opening hours. ACCESSING THE SPACE Renters will be provided a key to access the space for installation purposes as needed. They may also choose to keep the gallery open for extended hours, but must have appropriate staff present to monitor the space. Please note that the space is fully accessible. Our regular operational hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm. PROMOTION We assist with the promotion of all art exhibitions through our website and social media channels. We also send regular notices of upcoming art shows and events to our emailing list of past visitors and clients. Additional promotional work and advertising for target audiences should be carried out by the renter (e.g. Facebook event page, flyers, posters, etcetera). SALES For a small administrative fee, the gallery can process artwork sales made by cash, cheque, or e-transfer. The renter may choose for the gallery to handle all sales, or to have buyers referred to the artist or their respective agent.
RENTAL PRICING GUIDE
* In some circumstances, these rates may be modified based on the nature of the exhibition/event and negotiated commission rates.
RENTAL STIPULATIONS FOR ART EXHIBITIONS •
The artist/client must agree that other events can occur within the space, concurrent with their use of the wall space. Advance notice of any other events will be given.
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The artist/client must have their own insurance coverage.
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Once the artist/client has booked the gallery, 25% of the agreed upon rental amount is due one month before the first day of the booking. If a cancellation occurs, this amount is not refunded.
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It is at the discretion of The Riverdale Hub whether any application is accepted, and is dependant upon a set outline of stipulations which includes commercial viability and theme resonance.
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Gallery hours will be during regular Riverdale Hub hours (M-F 9-5, Sat 11-5:30). Any additional time that the gallery is open must be worked out separately.
•
The artist/client is responsible for the hanging of all pieces, transportation of pieces, as well as the wrapping and shipping of sold works, unless otherwise specified.
RECEPTION GUIDELINES •
Standard opening or closing reception will be 6:00-9:00 pm, and additional fees will be applicable
•
A reception which serves alcohol must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance, to allow time for proper licensing.
•
At an opening, one additional person must be on staff at the door. The Riverdale Hub can provide these services for a $50 fee. If the artist wishes to provide their own door staff, a security deposit is required, and the artist is liable for any damages to Riverdale Hub property.
•
If alcoholic drinks are served, a mandatory $50 fee will be charged for a designated bartender, and organizing an SOP license. All alcohol sales will go to the Hub.
•
If the artist holds a reception during regular Hub hours, with no alcohol service, then no additional fees are required.
•
Please inquire about food catering costs, or recommendations.
1326 Gerrard street East (Gerrard & Greenwood) Operational hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 5:30 pm www.RiverdaleGallery.ca Gallery Coordinator: Hayley Dawson – [email protected]
ABOUT The Riverdale Gallery features two large exhibition spaces with wooden floors and high ceilings in a building that runs largely on green energy. The gallery is located on the third and uppermost floor of a community center that also comprises the Riverdale Hub and the Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Center. These social organizations have helped shape the character and mandate of the Gallery, which strives to be an inclusive creative environment informed by the values of diversity and sustainability. The Riverdale gallery shares a programming schedule with these partner organizations, making the space not exclusively an art gallery, but host to a variety of events and community activity. In addition to providing rentals, the gallery curates thematic group exhibitions several times per year and has taken part in city-wide art festivals such as Contact Photography Festival, Doors Open Toronto, and Culture Days. We are always interested in opportunities to collaborate and build partnerships with the local community.
GALLERY RENTAL OVERVIEW STAFF ASSISTANCE & VOLUNTEERS While renting the gallery we will do all that we can to ensure your exhibition runs smoothly and successfully. Our curator and gallery coordinator will be accessible for logistical assistance and general advising. Additionally, the Riverdale Hub has a rooster of 100 volunteers that the gallery can access for assistance during installation, setup, or for receptions, given proper notice. During rental periods, the gallery can provide an attendant for several shifts per week, but will require the renter to have staff or volunteers of their own if they require the space to be monitored during all opening hours. ACCESSING THE SPACE Renters will be provided a key to access the space for installation purposes as needed. They may also choose to keep the gallery open for extended hours, but must have appropriate staff present to monitor the space. Please note that the space is fully accessible. Our regular operational hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm. PROMOTION We assist with the promotion of all art exhibitions through our website and social media channels. We also send regular notices of upcoming art shows and events to our emailing list of past visitors and clients. Additional promotional work and advertising for target audiences should be carried out by the renter (e.g. Facebook event page, flyers, posters, etcetera). SALES For a small administrative fee, the gallery can process artwork sales made by cash, cheque, or e-transfer. The renter may choose for the gallery to handle all sales, or to have buyers referred to the artist or their respective agent.
RENTAL PRICING GUIDE
* In some circumstances, these rates may be modified based on the nature of the exhibition/event and negotiated commission rates.
RENTAL STIPULATIONS FOR ART EXHIBITIONS •
The artist/client must agree that other events can occur within the space, concurrent with their use of the wall space. Advance notice of any other events will be given.
•
The artist/client must have their own insurance coverage.
•
Once the artist/client has booked the gallery, 25% of the agreed upon rental amount is due one month before the first day of the booking. If a cancellation occurs, this amount is not refunded.
•
It is at the discretion of The Riverdale Hub whether any application is accepted, and is dependant upon a set outline of stipulations which includes commercial viability and theme resonance.
•
Gallery hours will be during regular Riverdale Hub hours (M-F 9-5, Sat 11-5:30). Any additional time that the gallery is open must be worked out separately.
•
The artist/client is responsible for the hanging of all pieces, transportation of pieces, as well as the wrapping and shipping of sold works, unless otherwise specified.
RECEPTION GUIDELINES •
Standard opening or closing reception will be 6:00-9:00 pm, and additional fees will be applicable
•
A reception which serves alcohol must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance, to allow time for proper licensing.
•
At an opening, one additional person must be on staff at the door. The Riverdale Hub can provide these services for a $50 fee. If the artist wishes to provide their own door staff, a security deposit is required, and the artist is liable for any damages to Riverdale Hub property.
•
If alcoholic drinks are served, a mandatory $50 fee will be charged for a designated bartender, and organizing an SOP license. All alcohol sales will go to the Hub.
•
If the artist holds a reception during regular Hub hours, with no alcohol service, then no additional fees are required.
•
Please inquire about food catering costs, or recommendations.
