The Incubator Creative Hub presents a vibrant exhibition programme profiling artists and groups that are both nationally and locally recognised; as well as community based and local artistic talents.
Our exhibition programme strives to represent a wide range of visual art mediums, including historical and multicultural themes with links to a selection of regional and local, arts and topical cultural events.
The Incubator Gallery - supports emerging, mid career and established artists.
The People's Gallery Toi ka rere is a Community Gallery that provides an important platform for community groups and schools to display and promote their diverse range of creative talents and tell their stories.
Okorore Ngā Toi Māori - Whare Taonga Gallery gives opportunity for small exhibitions supporting indigenous and Toi Māori artists.
The Pot House Gallery is the Bay of Plenty's only ceramic artists exhibition space set up to profile local and national ceramic artists and potters
The services we help with include:
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Exhibition marketing graphic assets. Posters, Social media &
Invitations
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Marketing including social media and events platforms NZ.
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Digital newsletter marketing
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Projects will be curated by the Incubator team. The final curation is at the discretion of the Incubator team.
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Exhibition Installation and set-up
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Exhibition Labelling
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Opening launch event staff & volunteer support
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Opening event photographs
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Creating a roster for groups to register for gallery representation obligations
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Pricing advice and sales support
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Optional Vinyl Wall Sign - Artists Name or for Group Shows - Title of Exhibition $40 Discounted - the size is limited
Exhibition fees - Up to 3 weeks duration
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The Incubator Gallery $350+gst
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The People's Gallery-Toi ka rere $350+gst
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The Pot House-Ceramic Exhibition Gallery $250+gst
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Okorore Ngā Toi Maori-Whare Taonga Gallery $200+gst
Commission rate
The commission fee on all exhibitions is 25%+gst
Launch Costs/Event Contribution
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Group/Schools Launch contribution $100 +gst
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Solo Exhibition launch contribution $50 +gst
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Please note exceptions apply for stand alone exhibtion launches.
Launch Event Details
Our galleries' exhibition programme share a launch event.
This can include from 2 - 5 exhibitions typically held on a Friday evening.
These multi launch formalities are held in the centre of the Historic Village with shared refreshments and a licensed bar only steps away from each gallery venue.
The events encourage healthy cross-pollination between all the galleries and usually attract a good attendance from our community of art supporters.
We have a considerable support framework in place to promote and market this multi-launch event thus making it a very popular after work activity, often enhanced with live performance.
Exhibitors representation requirements
There is a compulsory requirement for People's Gallery Group/School exhibitors, (when local) to be ambassadors on a roster system for weekend days and weekdays when possible.
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There is a compulsory requirement for Incubator Gallery, Pot House exhibitors, . Okorore Ngā Toi Māori Whare Taonga Gallery exhibitors (when local) to represent their show at a minimum on weekends and public holidays.
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A penalty applies for no shows to prearranged times, and will be invoiced at the end of the exhibition. Please note: We work on case by case basis with artists who are not based in Tauranga Moana
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The People's Gallery
GROUPS & SOLO EXHIBITORS
The 'People's Gallery Toi ka rere aims to provide an important and exciting visual platform in which community groups can display and promote their creative talents.
An inclusive gallery ensuring everyone belongs, encouraging community and marginalised groups, schools and of course arts groups to use art to connect and develop. The emphasis is on telling stories and raising awareness through art. Encouraging People’s collaboration and partnerships, through the audience participation, promotion and media awareness that is raised.
It is a flexible space suitable for workshops, artist talks, small performances and creative meetings. There can be opportunities for groups to sell merchandise, fundraise and educate during the course of the exhibition
The space is not limited to the Bay of Plenty but welcomes travelling groups to display and connect with our local community through art
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The Incubator team will install all exhibitions unless otherwise arranged in which case have the discretion on final curation for practical and aesthetic reasons.
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Group showings must have some form of continuity for best professional results
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All artists/ groups wishing to exhibit in the People's Gallery must submit a proposal, through the online form.
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Where a project is approved but yet to be developed, it is expected that artists/group will maintain close contact with the Incubator Management during the production period, and that the final work will remain true to the original concept approved, unless otherwise negotiated.
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Should there be a specific reason why an exhibition must take place within a particular time frame you should clearly indicate this in your application.
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It's a compulsory requirement for local artists or their representatives to be available to staff the gallery during their exhibition. Please contact management if this is an issue as we use a DIY (Do it yourself) and DIT (Do it together) philosophy.
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Freight and insurance are the responsibility of the artist.
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Exhibitions are usually of 3 weeks duration and often launch alongside the exhibitions in our other two galleries.
Please see below a downloadable pdf of The Peoples Gallery Floor Plan with Dimensions
The Incubator Gallery
SOLO EXHIBITORS
The Incubator Gallery is an exhibition platform offering emerging and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional art gallery located in the vibrant and dynamic Historic Village, a lively and popular destination for art and culture.
Knowing the difficulties of gaining exposure we provide a stepping stone for emerging artists and a gallery platform for established artists wishing to self-represent.
We aim to help artists gain exposure, exhibition experience and opportunities to collaborate with other artists.
Artists must present:
A cohesive /thematic body of work – having worked towards this to present in a cohesive exhibition.
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Unless otherwise agreed, the Incubator will curate and hang all shows, reserving the right of selection of works up to the day of hanging.
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All artists/ groups wishing to exhibit in the Incubator Gallery must submit a proposal, through the online form. The Submission link is at the bottom of the page.
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Professional and emerging artists working in any medium are eligible to apply to exhibit at the Incubator Gallery.
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Artists may make applications that show a final body of work.
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Where a project is approved but yet to be developed, it is expected that artists will maintain close contact with the Incubator Management during the production period, and that the final work will remain true to the original concept approved, unless otherwise negotiated.
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Should there be a specific reason why an exhibition must take place within a particular time frame you should clearly indicate this in your application.
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It's a compulsory requirement for local artists or their representatives to be available to man the gallery on Saturday and Sundays.
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Freight and insurance are the responsibility of the artist.
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Exhibitions are usually of 3 weeks duration and often launch alongside the exhibitions in our other two galleries.
Please see below a downloadable pdf of The Incubator Gallery Floor Plan with Dimensions
The People's Gallery plans
Okorore - Ngā Toi Māori
Whare Taonga Gallery
GROUP & SOLO EXHIBITORS
The Whare Taonga Gallery is an intimate exhibtion setting within the thriving Okorore Ngā Toi Māori whare.
There is the opportunity to exhibit pop
The Exhibitions align with the Incubator Creative Hub monthly exhibitions cycle.
Our Gallery Kaitiaki is happy to korero about this to suit your needs.
Artists must submit through the online form in the first instance to be eligible.
The Incubator Gallery
The Pot House
Ceramic Artist Exhibition Gallery
GROUP & SOLO EXHIBITORS
The Pot House is the Bay of Plenty's only purpose ceramic artist exhibition space.
Located in a funky villa within the Historic Village alongside a retail ceramic and pottery gallery and working studios for ceramicists and potters.
It is equipped with a series of plinths which can be used /removed depending on volume of work.
Artists must submit through the online form to be eligible.
Please see below a downloadable pdf of The Pothouse Gallery Floor Plan with Dimensions
The Pothouse Gallery
Disclaimer:
The Incubator Galleries are inclusive community spaces for the expression of artists.
Content or themes depicted in the art of individuals do not by default represent the views of the Incubator Creative Hub team, board or volunteers. We will not support activity that contravenes any sections of the NZ Human Rights Act 1993 .
