Northlight Gallery is an independent, non-profit exhibition space totalling 24m2 (258ft2). It is connected to a workroom with a sink, sofa bed, shower and cooking facilities that can sleep one.
While the gallery was closed in the pandemic artists showed their work in the three street facing windows; this proved very useful for artists wanting to show a small project or who were unable to sit an exhibition so 'window shows' will continue to be on offer.
In 2024 individual or small group exhibitions will normally be up to three weeks long instead of two because the tight turn-around has proved difficult for all of us these past years. the gallery will be available from 10am on a Thursday until 5pm on a Tuesday, giving me the day in between to prepare the gallery. Artists will have 20 days in which to hang their show, sit it, take it down and ship their work out instead of 14. Artists may open their show to the public for as long as they wish within their time slot.
Self-funded Artist Residencies will not be available in 2024 because of the high demand for exhibitions.
To apply
Please contact Cary Welling at 01856 851194 or email carywelling@gmail.com
Charges
Northlight is a non-profit social enterprise and artists using it have always been expected to contribute to the cost of running it but fewer exhibitions in the year and the significant rise in the cost of electricity and insurance has meant that the share has to go up.
- In 2024 this will be £200 for twenty days. This does not include staying in the workroom.
- Artists from off-island who may stay with their exhibitions are asked to contribute £325 for twenty days.
- In 2024 artists exhibiting in the windows are requested to contribute £25 to pay for the increased cost of utility bills and insurance.
- Artists selling work are not asked for a percentage of the sale price because any sales are conducted between sellers and buyers directly - Northlight does not offer the facilities of a shop.
- Payment on arrival please.
You can expect
- Help with hanging and installation of the exhibition
- Help organising a Preview or Opening event.
- Listing on the gallery's website.
- Placing an advertisement in the local press if requested (paid for by the artist).
Services we can assist with but are your responsibility
- Gallery sitting. Artists choose exhibition opening times to suit themselves.
- Printing and distribution of posters. Assistance in producing a poster.
- Help liaising with local artists and crafts people or sourcing local technical support.
Insurance
Public Liability Insurance is included but all artwork
is the artist’s responsibility and the gallery will not be held liable for
damage or theft unless as a direct result of its negligence.
Making good
Users should leave Northlight Gallery as they found it. The owner will repair and repaint the walls but cleaning and removal of rubbish are the responsibilities of the artist(s) who use the gallery.
Exhibition cancellation policy
Artists must not
exhibit any artwork that could be breaking the law such as the Obscene Publications
Act. The gallery reserves the right to cancel an exhibition at any time without
notice or demand a work of art is removed if the law is being broken. Artists agree that they would have no claim over the gallery if the exhibition were
cancelled for this reason.
Notes
The gallery is for the purpose of exhibiting art or crafts between the hours of 9am-5pm except for an evening Preview when it may be used until 9pm. Any additional evening opening must be discussed and agreed with the occupant of number 47 Graham Place, who lives above the gallery.
This also applies to artists staying in the workroom at the rear of the gallery. Under no circumstances may Northlight Gallery be used for music or any noisy socialising without permission.
A letter of support can be provided for artists who wish to include their exhibition at Northlight as part of a funded project or application.
For artists who have arranged to stay in the workroom the accommodation is simple; a sofa bed, shower and cooking facilities. Artists should bring their own sheets and towels. It is not suitable for small children.