Art Gallery of New South Wales , Major Temporary Exhibitions - Lower Level 1

This space is suitable for exhibitions of: Visual Arts

Located in the Domain, Sydney CBD. The Gallery primarily services the community of metropolitan Sydney and regional NSW plus National and International visitors.

Address

Art Gallery Road
Sydney
NSW 2000
Australia

Tel:

+61 (02) 92251799

Fax:

+61 (02) 92216226

Email:

annef@ag.nsw.gov.au

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?

More than $10,000

Level of insurance for touring exhibitions?

More than $100,000

Can your institution accomodate the sale of touring exhibition merchandise?

Yes

Exhibition space - Dimensions

Area of exhibition space?

More than 600 square metres

Running length of exhibition space

Less than 25 linear metres

Type of exhibition space?

Large room

Number of doors?

5

Number of windows?

2

Exhibition space - Partitions or panels

Does your institution have a partition system?

Yes

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

Supported at floor and ceiling

What material is your partition system made of?

Steel frame, 6mm plywood and gyprock sheeting.

What are the dimentions of your partition system?

Variable as required

Exhibition space usage

Is the space used for other purposes?

No

Description of space usage?

 

Are eating and drinking permitted in the exhibition space?

No

Floor plan

Description of the location of powerpoints and fire extinguishers in the exhibition?

 

Exhibition lighting

Does your institution own a lightmetre?

Yes

Does your space have adjustable light levels?

Yes

Describe how light levels are adjustable?

By ajusting wattage to what is required. Also utilise a UV meter.

Exhibition environment

Can humidity be controlled in the exhibition space:

Yes

Type of humidity control:

Centralised 24 hour control system

Humidity control manufacturer:

Honeywell BMC system

Humidity control year of installation:

1995

Maximum humidity variation in the exhibition space (RH%) - Spring:

55% +/- 5%

Maximum humidity variation in the exhibition space (RH%) - Summer:

55% +/- 5%

Maximum humidity variation in the exhibition space (RH%) - Autumn:

55% +/- 5%

Maximum humidity variation in the exhibition space (RH%) - Winter:

55% +/- 5%

Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Spring:

20

Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Summer:

20

Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Autumn:

20

Minimum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Winter:

20

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Spring:

22

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Summer:

22

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Autumn:

22

Maximum average temperature in the exhibition space (°C) - Winter:

22

Heating System:

No

Heating System type:

24 hour temerature control system

Heating System manufacturer:

Honeywell BMC system

Heating System install year:

Chillers 1995, heating coils 1998

Pest inspections?

Yes

Exhibition building access

Loading Dock Dimensions - Height (m):

4.5

Loading Dock Dimensions - Width (m):

7.9

Receiving Hours:

 

Loading area sheltered:

Yes

Loading area enclosed:

Yes

Max vehicle length:

Up to 11 metres

Maximum Crate Size - Height (m):

3.8

Maximum Crate Size - Width (m):

6.5

Maximum Crate Size - Length (m):

9.5

Maximum Crate Size - Weight (kg):

4500

Do you have access to a crane and gantry:

Yes

Exhibition storage area environment

Packing area:

Temporary exhibition space

Does your institution have separate storage and loading areas?

Yes

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?

Yes

Is the on-site storate area pest controlled?

Yes

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

Type of humidity control:

Pneumatic Steam (in duct)

Humidity control manufacturer:

Honeywell BMC System

Humidity control onsite install year:

1995

Maximum humidity variation in onsite storage (RH%) - Spring:

55% + 5%

Maximum humidity variation in onsite storage (RH%) - Summer:

55% + 5%

Maximum humidity variation in onsite storage (RH%) - Autumn:

55% + 5%

Maximum humidity variation in onsite storage (RH%) - Winter:

55% + 5%

Minimum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Spring:

20

Minimum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Summer:

20

Minimum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Autumn:

20

Minimum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Winter:

20

Maximum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Spring:

22

Maximum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Summer:

22

Maximum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Autumn:

22

Maximum average temperature in the onsite storage (°C) - Winter:

22

Offsite storage

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

No

Type of humidity control:

 

Humidity control manufacturer:

 

Humidity control offsite install year:

2005-07-26

Maximum humidity variation in offsite storage (RH%) - Spring:

 

Maximum humidity variation in offsite storage (RH%) - Summer:

 

Maximum humidity variation in offsite storage (RH%) - Autumn:

 

Maximum humidity variation in offsite storage (RH%) - Winter:

 

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Spring:

 

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Summer:

 

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Autumn:

 

Minimum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Winter:

 

Maximum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Spring:

 

Maximum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Summer:

 

Maximum average temperature in the offsite storage (°C) - Autumn:

 

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Construction

Exterior walls are constructed of:

Concrete

Interior walls are constructed of:

Concrete

Floors are constructed of:

Concrete

Ceilings are constructed of:

Concrete

Structural supports are constructed of:

Concrete

Number of floors in venue:

5

Safety and security

Does your venue have a fire detection system:

Yes

Type of fire detection system:

Fire alarm system installed at venue

Manufacturer of fire detection system:

Wormald

Does your institutuion have a documented fire procedure:

Yes