Hughes Gallery exhibition proposal for exhibiting in 2027

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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. 

How to apply

  1. Read the General Information and Terms of Use below.
  2. Complete the Hughes Gallery Exhibition Proposal Form at the bottom of this page.

 

General information and terms of use

 

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.


 

Promotions details

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:

  • Listing exhibition details on City of Unley Website
  • Circulating information through City of Unley Community Centres and Libraries
  • Publishing the annual Hughes Gallery Exhibition Program flyer
  • Exhibition listings in The Unley Life publication (when available)

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).


 

Sales of artwork

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.

 


 

Payments to artists

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).


 

Gallery Information

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.


 

Location & Map

Location of Fullarton Park Community Centre

 

Hughes Gallery floorplan

 

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