What sort of art do you
show?
As a contemporary art gallery, the John Hansard Gallery’s
exhibitions typically feature painting, photography,
sculpture, film, video, installation and e-media produced
by younger and more established British and international
artists.
Do you
show student, staff or community work?
In line with the Gallery’s mission and exhibitions policy,
the John Hansard Gallery’s programme features the work
of younger and established British and international artists.
The majority of exhibitions are initiated and organised by the
John Hansard Gallery or in association with other galleries,
organisations and curators at home and abroad. A few of the
exhibitions staged are touring shows initiated by other venues
and all exhibitions are programmed by the Director and Exhibitions
Officer up to two years in advance. This means the routine
showing of student, staff or community work is rare.
However, exhibiting artists - such as Jakob Jakobsen and Ella
Gibbs whose work formed part of the John Hansard Gallery 2002
exhibition Potential:
ongoing archive - occasionally involve local community groups
in the creation of their works. In addition to this, the Gallery’s
education and events programmes create the opportunity and space
for visitors to create and share their art work with other workshop
participants.
How can
I exhibit at the John Hansard Gallery?
If you feel that your work is positioned to help fulfil the
Gallery’s mission and is in keeping with its exhibitions
policy, you should submit your exhibition proposal,
portfolio and curriculum vitae for consideration by the curatorial
team. This should be sent marked for the attention
of the Director, s.foster@hansardgallery.org.uk.
You should also include a stamped addressed envelope for the
return of your portfolio. If you require your portfolio to be
returned by a particular date, please specify this in your covering
letter.
Your proposal should identify and provide a rationale
for the exhibition concept or theme, the works and
artists you would like to include and your project funding application
and exhibition publication plans.
Given that the programme is developed so far in advance, you
should allow the curatorial team several months
to consider your proposal. If your proposal has been successful,
the Curatorial team will contact you directly.
How do I gain work
experience at the Gallery?
Whilst the John Hansard Gallery is not always able to offer
routine voluntary work, it does welcome the support
of volunteers, particularly during educational events,
the change over of exhibitions and mailshots. If you are interested
in participating in these sort of activities, please submit
your curriculum vitae and a covering letter to the
John Hansard Gallery, University of Southampton, Highfield,
Southampton, SO17 1BJ marked for the attention of Nikki
Arnold, n.arnold@hansardgallery.org.uk.
Alternatively, you may make your submission via email to info@hansardgallery.org.uk
. The organisation will hold your details on file and contact
you in the event of voluntary opportunities becoming available.
As the founding member of the Gallery GO consortium, subject
to funding, the John Hansard Gallery plans to recruit for the
position of Gallery GO Co-ordinator in the new year. If you
are interested in this post, please monitor our employment
vacancies in the new year, www.hansardgallery.org.uk
/ about us / work opportunities, where details will be posted
once funding is confirmed.
How do I propose
an educational event?
If you would like to propose an exhibition-related educational
event that assists the Gallery in aiding access to its programme
by particular segments or a cross section of the community,
you could complete an on-line proposal
submission form found within the Education section of this
site. Alternatively, consult Ronda Gowland, r.gowland@hansardgallery.org.uk
our Programme Assistant on +44 (0)23 8059 2160.
What is your
forthcoming programme?
Winter 2004
Joan Jonas
16 November - 23 December 2004
A John Hansard Gallery exhibition in association with Anthony Wilkinson Gallery
Winter 2005
Gerald Giamportone
18 January-5 March 2005
A John Hansard Gallery exhibition
Spring 2005
Per Head
15 March-20 April 2005
A John Hansard Gallery/CCAR exhibition
When are you open?
The Gallery is open to the public Tuesdays - Saturdays
during exhibition periods only. Our exhibition
opening times are
11 - 5 Tuesday - Friday and 11 - 4
on Saturdays. The Gallery is closed
on Sundays and Mondays, public holidays,
University closure periods and continuously
during the installation of exhibitions (typically a
two week period every 8 weeks). Please refer to the programme
of forthcoming exhibitions for the dates of our exhibitions.
What are you entrance
charges?
Access to all of the John Hansard Gallery’s exhibitions
and many of its education events including
talks, tours and workshops
is FREE.
John Hansard Gallery conferences, symposia and seminars
typically command a heavily subsidised fee
and further concessions are often available.
How do I contact you?
If you know who you wish to contact in the organisation, please
refer to the contact details on the gallery
team page of this site. Alternatively use our contact
form or you can contact us at:-
How do I find you?
The reaching us
page of this site provides details and maps
of how to find the John Hansard Gallery by bus,
road, rail and air. Please use the
links to this area of the site for details.
Are you fully accessible?
The John Hansard Gallery welcomes all visitors
no matter what their access
needs and embraces the opportunity to learn of ways in which
its facilities can be developed to address them.
If you would like to discuss your needs, arrange an orientation
tour of the gallery or suggest ways in which we could improve
our facilities to better meet your needs and those of others
you care for, our Access Officer, Ronda Gowland, would be delighted
to hear from you. She can be contacted on +44 (0)23 8059 2160
or r.gowland@hansardgallery.org.uk
The John Hansard Gallery is a ground floor gallery
with ramped access through the front entrance.
The Gallery also houses a fully accessible toilet
for wheelchair users. Parking accessible to disabled
visitors is available at the rear of the building.
A gently sloping path leads visitors from these spaces alongside
the Gallery towards the front entrance. Guide dogs are
admitted and regular signed talks and tours
are available for deaf and partially deaf visitors.
Large format versions of our leaflet and gallery guides
are available upon request.
How do I book
a place on one of your events?
While it is possible to attend some gallery events without
prior booking, most workshops, conferences, symposia and seminars
have limited places and require pre-booking.
The booking information associated with each forthcoming event
can be found in the relevant areas of the events
section of this site and on the exhibition and events leaflet
available at the Gallery and circulated to recipients of our
mailing.
How do I hire the Gallery?
The John Hansard Gallery is available for hire during
exhibition periods. The Gallery has capacity
for 150 visitors, although this fluctuates on an exhibition-by-exhibition
basis according to the amount of work exhibited.
To learn about our facilities, hire terms, conditions and rates,
visit the private hire
page within the events section of this site where you will
find an on-line
hire request submission form.
Should you wish to discuss your needs with a member of staff,
contact the PA to the Director, Nikki Arnold, on +44 (0)23 8059
4209 or n.arnold@hansardgallery.org.uk
How do
I track down one of your publications?
To view the list of John Hansard Gallery publications, please
visit the John Hansard Gallery publications
page of the bookshop section of this site. It identifies
which Hansard publications are still in print and thus available
for purchase.
Do you offer
an artwork valuation service?
The John Hansard Gallery regrets that it does not offer an
artwork valuation or identification service. However, the auctioneers,
Christie’s, who specialise in fine art (http://www.christies.com),
may be able to assist you in this endeavour.
Do you sell
reproductions and prints?
With the exception of postcards and occasional exhibition-related
merchandise, the Gallery and bookshop do not normally stock
reproductions or prints of the works it exhibits or of master
pieces exhibited by other galleries.
