Hughes Gallery is located within the Fullarton Park Community Centre (FPCC) and is operated by FPCC staff for the City of Unley.
Proposals for exhibiting in 2027 are due 5pm, Friday 28 August 2026.
We curate a balanced exhibition program by reviewing all proposals after the submission deadline. Our committee evaluates submissions based on artistic merit, theme, and concept. Hughes Gallery reserves the right to reject work deemed inappropriate. Selected applicants will be offered exhibition timeslots shortly after the review process. If you wish to submit a proposal outside of this timeframe, please contact Fullarton Park Community Centre.
Exhibition Duration
4 weeks (includes set-up and pack-up time)
Gallery fee
$348.00 including GST
Sales Commission
22% (20% plus GST on commission)
Gallery Hours
Monday to Friday: 10am-4pm (FPCC staff supervise from Reception Office)
Weekends, after hours & public holidays: Open only if Artist attending gallery.
Insurance
Responsibility of the Artist.
Freight
Artists are responsible for any associated transport costs to and from Hughes Gallery.
Hanging
Artists are responsible for physically hanging, displaying and lighting of artwork. Hanging advice can be provided upon request. All 2 dimensional works must be appropriately framed with suitable hanging mechanism. Artwork must be clearly identified with a numbering system.
Alterations
No alterations to the space may be carried out without express consent of Hughes Gallery.
Repairs
All markings or alterations to any surface by the Artist as part of the exhibition must be removed immediately by the artist after the close of the exhibition.
Gallery Condition
Any damage to surfaces will be repaired and charged directly to the Artist. FPCC Staff are unable to guarantee that the gallery will be in pristine condition prior to each exhibition.
Opening Event
FPCC prefers artists to host the opening event as an evening launch on the first Friday of the exhibition. Any changes to this arrangement must be negotiated with FPCC prior to finalizing any launch details. Artists may use the adjacent Community Room for the opening event. Artists are fully responsible for coordinating and funding their opening event, encompassing all catering, beverages, and sales operations.
Exhibition Information
The Artist agrees to supply Hughes Gallery with exhibition details and publicity information in advance to allow the gallery to assist with compiling and promoting all exhibitions in the exhibition program flyer.
Copyright
Copyright of all work remains with the Artist. Hughes Gallery reserves the right to reproduce the work of the Artist for the purposes of maintaining a slide file of works for publicity and creating a database.
Artist Responsibility
The Artist is responsible for arranging advertising and publicity for the exhibition. Hughes Gallery is unable to offer financial assistance with associated exhibition costs.
City of Unley Advertising
Hughes Gallery will assist, where possible, by:
Invitations
The Artist is responsible for organising, designing, printing and distributing of invitations. We recommend that Artists provide a proof prior to printing or publishing to ensure information is accurate. Hughes Gallery will email invitations to its emailing database using a specific gallery template. We encourage Artists to supply FPCC with a small quantity of printed invites for distribution and display.
Catalogue
FPCC Staff can arrange catalogue photocopying (black & white) as required.
FPCC Staff can also assist in creating the catalogue via template (given sufficient notice).
Gallery Sales
All sales must be remitted through FPCC, and FPCC’s process for payment must be followed.
Sales Tax Invoice
If required, FPCC Staff can issue a tax invoice (detailing GST component) for buyers.
Payment of Work
Buyers must submit full payment and collect their purchase within 5 working days of the exhibition's conclusion.
Collection of sold artwork
Sold artwork must not be removed from Hughes Gallery without full payment having been made.
Follow-up of unpaid
&/or uncollected artworks
The Artist is responsible for ensuring that sold works are fully paid and collected as required above. If the buyer fails to collect the work by this time, Hughes Gallery will request that the Artist contact the buyer to negotiate payment and collection within 10 working days.
Payment Calculation
Total sales less sales commission = Payment due to Artist
ABN or Hobby status
Artist must provide FPCC with an ABN or a signed "Statement by a Supplier" form prior to the exhibition conclusion.
Payment Requests
FPCC will organise a payment request on behalf of the Artist once ALL sold artworks have been fully paid AND collected by buyers.
Payment Timeframe
EFT payments to Artists are issued according to City of Unley's Accounts Payable procedures (may take 2-3 weeks from payment request date).
Size
Wall space 17m (linear); floor area 40m2; ceiling height 4m.
Floor
Polished wooden floor boards.
Walls
Plaster rendered walls; painted half Pale Biscuit colour
Air-conditioning
Ducted reverse cycle (control panel in gallery)
Lighting
Suspended lighting track with Halogen spotlights; motion sensor
Power
Equipped with two double power points
Hanging system
Versatile tracking system - adjustable clear nylon line suspension design with Curtrax adjustable hooks.
Display
Hughes Gallery has several plinths of various sizes.
Security
Hughes Gallery can be locked and monitored by front area alarm system.
Once you have read all the details above you can apply online. If you need assistance in applying to exhibit, please contact Fullarton Park Community Centre, phone 8372 5180 or email fpcc@unley.sa.gov.au
Apply to exhibit at Hughes Gallery