Colour

Professional artistswho explore the use of colour as a theme for their practice are invited to submit proposalstotake part in an exhibition at the Beldam Gallery, Brunel University West London, from January to March 2011. Approaches to this theme may include investigations into pigment and the chemical makeup of a colour, a fascination with a particular colour/ range of colours, or other colour inspired explorations. Artists with an interest in science and practitioners whose work cross the boundaries between arts and science are encouraged to apply.

This special exhibition hopes to allow audiencesan insight intoa broad range of contemporary artpractice, exploring the use of colour and the role that colour plays within the work of a diverse selection of artists. Proposals will be accepted from collaborative artists or individuals.

Submitted works may take the form of painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, film, video, sculpture, installation and other media. The University Curator will select the works to be included in the exhibition, and selection will be based on quality and diversity of technique, concept and approach. 

To submit your proposal, please send the following information to George Mogg, University Curator, The Arts Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH.

You will also need to consider the installation requirements for your work and detail any fixings needed and suggested hanging arrangements, in your proposal. Your work will be installed by Brunel University Arts Centre staff. If your work needs to be installed by you personally, you will need to note this in your proposal, explaining how you will undertake this, what equipment will be needed, and any health and safety considerations necessary. You may find it useful to look at the University’s Health and Safety guidance at www.brunel.ac.uk/artscentre . If selected, a full risk assessment will need to be carried out in consultation with the Arts Centre Resources Manager, and your work may need to be adapted in response to this.

All work will need to be delivered to the Beldam Gallery at an agreed time on or before 10 January 2011, and collected by arrangement before 31 March 2011. You will need to be able to make your own arrangements for delivery and collection of any work in the exhibition. (Work cannot be stored after the collection date.) Some support towards transportation costs may be possible, but please detail whether this will be necessary in your proposal.

Proposals can only be returned if a stamped addressed envelope is provided. Please do not send original work.

Should you wish to discuss your submission with the University Curator, submit your proposal in an alternative format, or arrange a site visit, please contact George Mogg on george.mogg@brunel.ac.uk

Deadline for proposals: 1 November 2010.

Good luck with your submission.

Additional information about the Beldam Gallery

The Beldam Gallery, part of the University Arts Centre, is situated on Brunel’s campus, next to the University main reception desk in the Wilfred Brown Building. Both reception and the gallery are fully open to the public 10am - 5pm Monday - Friday. If driving to Brunel, you will need to use the Kingston Lane entrance only, and parking restrictions apply on campus between 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday. The gallery is easily accessible by foot from Cleveland Rd. Uxbridge underground station is a 20 minute walk/ five minute bus ride away and is served by the Piccadilly and Metropolitan line. The U3 bus stops right outside the main university reception where the gallery is based. The gallery has full disability access, and disabled parking is available near the gallery entrance. Full location and transport details are available on www.brunel.ac.uk/about/where.

The Beldam Gallery is not a commercial space, but does have a history of sales. If your work is for sale then you can notify the curator of pricing details. Gallery commission is 20%.

George Mogg, University Curator, Beldam Gallery, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. george.mogg@brunel.ac.uk +44 (0)1895 266066. www.brunel.ac.uk/beldamgallery