The Art Gallery Gladstone Hospital Project
Cosmos Arts for Health Inc are seeking expressions of interest from local artist , arts groups, writers, poets, and story tellers from Gladstone Region to exhibit in our hospital gallery spaces for 2024-2025.
Our Projects
Where healing meets creativity. Our curated collection of artwork provides a soothing and uplifting environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals. Through vibrant and inspiring pieces, we aim to reduce stress, promote well-being, and create a positive atmosphere. Our exhibitions showcase local artists, community projects, cultural diversity, and messages of resilience.
In Gladstone Hospital we have 2 gallery spaces, the Artist Gallery and the Community Gallery, these can be found On Level 1 of East Wing (Block One).
Artists / writers
The Artist Gallery is a paid opportunity for local artists, both professional and emerging (residing in the Gladstone Regional Council area). Artists who are successfully chosen to exhibit will be paid an artwork loan fee of $500.00 for the 2-month period the work is displayed. Artist will be allowed to have their works for sale, but no works can be removed during the agreed exhibition period.
Exhibiting Artists will be chosen by a panel.
Insurance – Whilst we use lockable frames, artists will be responsible for taking out their own insurance to protect against fire, theft and damage.
Theme – “With My Hands”
This round theme is “With My Hands.” Our goal for this round is to encourage viewers to create and explore the profound connection between creativity and the human touch. By showcasing your work, we aim to inspire patients, staff, and visitors to appreciate the therapeutic and transformative power of hands-on artistic expression.
This can be through
-12 artworks or
-A number of didactics processes including the final artwork. (3D works Final work can be a full photograph of the work).
All 12 frames must be used. Limiting the amount of text.
Artwork Requirements
The gallery spaces have permanently mounted frames and pacific
requirements.
Material: All artworks must be on paper or unmounted canvas, with minimal thickness.
Subject matter: The artworks are being presented in a public foyer area of a public hospital, please be aware that explicit language or imagery will not be permitted. Artworks must be appropriate for viewing by people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and religions. Please note that all proposed artwork will be reviewed by a panel, and they will have final determination as to whether artwork will be placed on display within the hospital.
Size: All 12 artworks must be under 420 x 594mm, and fit inside supplied silver A2 frames. All 12 frames must be filled. The frames are a set number of portrait or landscape orientations. If you are selected, you will receive a template kit with the orientation of the 12 frames and directions.
Key Dates-
Expression of Interest – Extended and now close 5pm 7 June 2024
Applications will include
• A short summary about your intended exhibition and how it relates to the theme.
• 3-5 image examples of previous work you have done in the same intended medium.
• Artist CV – maximum 2 pages
If you have any questions email – cosmosartsforhealth@gmail.com
The Art Gallery Gladstone Hospital is supported by
