INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS

LOCATION

Gallery Jangva is located in the centre of Helsinki on Uudenmaankatu 4-6,
entrance through the courtyard.
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11 am - 7 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am - 5 pm

EXHIBITION SPACE

The combined floor space of gallery A and B is approx. 81 m˛. The floor space of gallery C is approx. 10 m2 and the Studio 50 m2. The ceiling hight in gallery A, C and the Studio is 3,40 m high and 2,60 m in gallery B. The space is well suited for an array of exhibitions. The Studio has a cafe and a bookshop which sells comics, postcards, CD's and independant press publications.

EXHIBITION PERIOD

The period is normally three weeks, but six week exhibitions can also be accommodated.
Hanging and removal times are included in the exhibition time.

EXHIBITION RENT

- 3 weeks including gallery A, B and C is 1350 € (inc. VAT 23 % ).
Rent for the Studio space 500 €. (inc. VAT 23 % ).

The rent includes:

- Posting of 500 invitations to the gallery guest list

- Sending a press release to the relevant media and cultural institutions

- Exhibition detailing on Gallery Jangva's website www.jangva.fi, Facebook Jangvataide and providing exhibition details to event listings such as:
Taide magazine, Art Exhibitions in Helsinki, Galleryguide and www.artinfo.fi

- Distribution of posters around the centre of Helsinki

- Invigilation of the exhibition during opening hours

- Use of the gallery’s audio visual equipment
(video and slide projector, SVHS recorder, 2 DVD players, monitor and S-VHS-C camera).
The exhibitor is responsible for any technical installations and their supervision

COMMISSION

The gallery takes a 20 % (including 23 % VAT ) commission on sales of artwork.

THE ARTIST´S RESPONSIBILITIES

- Transporting, hanging and taking down the exhibition
The gallery has parking in front of the gallery.

- Getting materials and other equipment for the exhibition.
The gallery has a set of basic tools.

- Printing of posters and the invitation cards and the postage costs for the artist´s own guest list.

- Composing a press release. The press release will be published on Gallery Jangva’s website well in advance of the exhibition and sent out to the media before the invitations are posted.

- Possible insurance; the gallery does not insure works of art.

- Arranging refreshments at the opening of the exhibition.
The gallery has punch bowls, jugs, vases and disposable cups.

- Ensuring that the gallery is left in the same condition as on arrival by 12.00 on the Monday following the last day of the exhibition.

DOCUMENTATION

- Jangva documents all exhibitions for it´s exhibition and image archives.
The artist can order a CD of the digital images for 10 €.

- Press cuttings will be collected into the gallery’s scrapbook.
The gallery would greatly appreciate any reviews of the exhibition the artist can provide, before, after or during the exhibition.

CANCELLATIONS

If either the artist or the gallery cancels an exhibition,
the party responsible for the cancellation is committed to reimbursing the other party according to the exhibition contract.

APPLYING FOR AN EXHIBITION

An Application form (print out) or open application which should include:

- An exhibition plan i.e. what the exhibition contains (paintings/photographs/performance/etc.)
- A resume / CV
- Pictures: CDs /prints/etc. and information about the pieces: name, materials and methods used, dimensions, date. If the proposed exhibition works are currently unfinished, please provide images of earlier works. For project work (installation,cross- diciplinary collaboration, performance, video works) we request written and pictorial materialslike sketches, photographs, videos, sound as well as aplan on how you intend to use the gallery space
NOTE: The use of fire is strictly prohibited both inside and outside the premises.

APPLICATION PERIOD

Usually once a year, in the spring, for more detailed information go to www.jangva.fi.
or enquire at the gallery. Exhibitions are decided on by the Jangva exhibition team. .

CONTACT

GALLERY JANGVA
Uudenmaankatu 4-6, courtyard
00120 Helsinki
tel. +358-(0)9 - 6123 743
Tue - Fri 11 am - 7 pm
Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm
galleria@jangva.fi
http://www.jangva.fi/