Ararat Gallery Inc Gallery 'A'

This space is suitable for exhibitions of: Costumes and Textiles, Arts

Ararat is situated 200 km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway, and was initially established around the pastoral industry, but developed rapidly when gold was discovered in 1857. Wool and sheep farming are still important industries. Other industries include textile and automotive parts manufacture, and the provision of support services for people with psychiatric disabilities. Tourism based on the town's history and attractions include regional wineries, the Grampians National Park and the Golden Gateway Festival which is held over ten days in October. Ararat is a sister city to Taishan, China.

Locality Population: 12,600

Address

Vincent Street
Ararat
VIC 3377
Australia

Tel:

+61 (03) 53522836

Fax:

+61 (03) 53524961

Email:

gallery@ararat.vic.gov.au

Postal address

PO Box 72
Ararat
VIC 3377
Australia

Venue staff

Staff experienced in exhibition display and installation?

Yes

Staff experienced in packing and unpacking exhibitions?

Yes

An exhibitions officer?

Yes

An education outreach officer?

Yes

Marketing/Promotions officer?

Yes

Touring exhibitions

Does your venue develop exhibitions for touring?

No

Number of exhibitions developed for touring over the past two years?

1 - 3

Number of touring exhibitions hosted over the last two years?

1 - 3

Programming touring exhibitions

How many months ahead does this exhibition space need to be booked?

13 - 18

How many months do you usually host temporary exhibitions for?

1 - 3

Maximum all inclusive fee for touring exhibitions?

$300 - $700

Level of insurance for touring exhibitions?

$10,000 - $50,000

Can your institution accomodate the sale of touring exhibition merchandise?

No

Exhibition space - Dimensions

Area of exhibition space?

25 - 150 square metres

Running length of exhibition space

Less than 25 linear metres

Type of exhibition space?

Other

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Exhibition space - Partitions or panels

Does your institution have a partition system?

No

What type of partition system support does the exhibition space have?

No partition system

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Exhibition space usage

Is the space used for other purposes?

No

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Are eating and drinking permitted in the exhibition space?

No

Floor plan

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Exhibition lighting

Does your institution own a lightmetre?

No

Does your space have adjustable light levels?

No

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Exhibition environment

Can humidity be controlled in the exhibition space:

No

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Heating System:

No

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Pest inspections?

No

Exhibition building access

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Loading area sheltered:

No

Loading area enclosed:

No

Max vehicle length:

Up to 11 metres

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Do you have access to a crane and gantry:

No

Exhibition storage area environment

Packing area:

Receiving room

Does your institution have separate storage and loading areas?

No

Does your institution have an offsite packing facility?

No

Offsite packing facility description:

Other

Does your institution have onsite storage?

No

Is the on-site storage area temperature controlled?

No

Is the on-site storate area pest controlled?

No

If you store crates off your premises, is the area temperature controlled?

No

If you store crates off your premises, is the area pest controlled?

No

Onsite storage

Can humidity be controlled in your institution's onsite storage?

No

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Offsite storage

Can humidity be controlled in your institution's offsite storage?

No

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Humidity control offsite install year:

2005-07-29

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Construction

Exterior walls are constructed of:

Other

Interior walls are constructed of:

Other

Floors are constructed of:

Other

Ceilings are constructed of:

Other

Structural supports are constructed of:

Other

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Safety and security

Does your venue have a fire detection system:

No

Type of fire detection system:

Fire alarm system installed at venue

Does your institutuion have a documented fire procedure:

No