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Exhibitions Policy

National Exhibitions Touring Support (NETS) Victoria is the peak body for visual arts touring in the state of Victoria. The organisation partners with cultural organisations to develop and tour innovative exhibitions that engage with a diverse audience. Presented at public galleries across regional Victoria, and on occasion metropolitan and major regional galleries interstate, these touring exhibitions are supported by quality publications such as catalogues and websites, as well as public and education programs including talks and workshops that enhance visitors understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the works of art.

NETS Victoria seeks a balance across our entire touring program that aims to meet the needs of the public gallery network, with particular focus on regional Victorian galleries, and provides diversity in:

• A mix of art forms and approaches across contemporary art, craft and design including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art;
• Works by emerging and established artists;
• Target audiences such as youth, indigenous and disadvantaged audiences.

All exhibitions must be physically and logistically suitable for touring.

With the intention of maximising the provision of quality art experiences to a broad audience throughout Victoria and nationally, our exhibitions and tours will:

RELEVANT OR BENEFICIAL TO REGIONAL VICTORIA

• Provide access to the highest quality works of contemporary art rarely exhibited in regional areas; or
• Engage with contemporary ideas and issues that resonate with regional audiences; or
• Fosters exchange between regional and urban Victoria; or
• Present contemporary works by artists incubated in a regional context.

SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS AND THE CULTURAL SECTOR

• Present the work of professional emerging and established Australian artists, crafts practitioners and designers, including works by Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders;
• Include historical art, craft and design practice, where it informs contemporary practice;
• Be based around a curatorial rationale that is innovative and well resolved, contributing to research and interpretation of contemporary art, craft and design;
• Involve partnerships with other organisations including regional galleries.

COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PRESENTATION

• Provide informed research and engage with critical debate through effective exhibition support materials;
• Are of a high production standard in presentation and management;

• Encourage the exchange and development of specialised art handling, installation and exhibition management skills, raising professional standards for staff and venues in regional areas;

• Accommodate fees at no less than recommended NAVA (National Association for Visual Artists) rates and meet Occupational Health and Safety requirements for public galleries.

DEVELOP NEW AUDIENCES FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

• Introduce non-traditional audiences to contemporary art, craft and design practice throughout Victoria and nationally;

• Promote an understanding and appreciation of art practice through innovative and effective support materials which include interpretive information, along with public and education programs.

Please note, NETS Victoria will also consider touring exhibitions on a fee-for-service basis.