Exhibition rooms

Our Gallery is an excellent exhibition space available to other galleries, dealers, independent curators and individual artists interested in showcasing their work

An assessment panel made up of photographic artists from the LAKMA management board and staff choose the exhibitions for the program each year; the choice will aim to represent a broad group of concerns including international, interstate and state exhibitions to fit with our mission statement. When possible external assessors will be sought to complement and refresh the selection process.

To be considered for our 2012 program, please submit proposals at anytime. Please note proposals will be reviewed 1st April 2012 .

ARTISTIC POLICIES

• To broaden audiences through diverse and excellent art practice.
• To recognize, inform and educate the public about the history of art practice.
• To encourage art practice that is innovative and experimental.
• To promote innovative and diverse curatorial practice.
• To promote emerging artists and create opportunities for emerging artists to develop their careers.
• To provide established artists with an environment in which to extend their practice.
• To encourage collaborations among artists, emerging and established alike.
• To stimulate dialogue between the community and the visual arts.
• To promote excellence in art.
• To develop and extend critical debate about contemporary art practice.

RENTAL FEES

The LAKMA gallery does not receive government funding towards rental or outgoing costs, and the artists whose exhibition proposal is accepted must pay a gallery rental fee. This payment covers part of the rental of the space and the remaining costs of the exhibition is covered by LAKMA’s sponsors and other fundraising efforts. The following prices cover the whole 4 week exhibition period, as well as all printed materials and services sited in the section below. These prices reflect 2012 fees.

LAKMA rental spaces is available:

The Main Room (Atrium) is approximately 200 m2 with high glass ceilings. Rental fee: €1,200 for two weeks. This space is suitable for larger exhibitions, panel discussions, artist talks, small conferences, launch parties, receptions and more.

The Matt Lamb Room (Room 1B) has 65 m2 with long wall space for art exhibitions. Rental fee: $600 for two weeks.

The Gausachs Room (rooms A1 & A2) are a combination of two rooms 15 m2 each located at street level. Renal fee: $600 for 2 weeks.  

If you are interested in renting one of these spaces, please contact LAKMA via our contact form.

Please note:

• All rentals are based on availability and the program plans for that year
• All works displayed in LAKMA are insured against damage and theft
• For rental of the Main Gallery, the rental parties must make arrangements to gallery sit on Saturday and Sunday
• Rental fees cover the cost of the space as well as insurance (up to $40,000 per month)
• Exhibitors are encouraged to send their own invitations, do any necessary mailings, and to give the Gallery Director promotional items
• The Gallery will promote the exhibition in its own interests and tend to any gallery listings.
• Exhibitors might be required to arrange their own sales and the Gallery does not take any commission on the sales of art works.
• Exhibitors should coordinate their receptions with the exhibitions in the Atrium and are encouraged to install their art works.

LAKMA welcomes proposals from collectives, artist groups, and individual artists. Exhibits run for a two-week period, although longer or shorter shows may be arranged. Artists are expected to assist in the sitting of the show. The gallery charges a rental fee, but encourages artists and groups to seek out project grants from various government and art funding agencies to cover all or some of their costs. LAKMA does not take commission for the sales of art.

The space can be rented out for events, both private and public. The Atrium can accommodate up to 150 people seated and up to 300 people standing.

Please contact LAKMA for more details as regards exhibiting and event space rentals.