Expression of Interest Form
Mairangi Arts Centre (MAC) is a vibrant, community based visual arts education facility and exhibition venue in Mairangi Bay on the North Shore. MAC receive over 20,000 visitors annually and is one of Auckland’s largest community art centres. The Gallery Store is situated within the reception area of our main exhibition space. Our mission is to provide a platform for MAC members, and local and regional New Zealand artists to sell their handmade small scale artworks. Artists must be New Zealand residents and over 18 years old. Consignment artworks are displayed in secured glass display cases that are opened and made accessible at viewers’ requests.
Artworks considered for consignment include small scale handmade artworks, jewellery, ceramics, glass, leather, limited edition prints, or other original creations. Exceptions will be considered at the discretion of the General Manager.
The initial term of consignment for the Gallery Store is to be four months. Thereafter, consignment shall continue until the artist picks up all of the artworks, or Mairangi Arts Centre requests that the artist take back any or all of the artworks with which request the artist shall comply within 30 days.
Mairangi Arts Centre is staffed seven days a week with the exception of public holidays. The turnover of the displays after each four month period will happen on the first weekday of the month. (If this falls on a public holiday, it will be the proceeding day).
The Gallery Store consignment fee for a four month period is $20 non- members / $15 MAC members for a half shelf or $40 non-members / $30 MAC Members for a full shelf, and a 30% + GST commission for any sold works. Upon sale, the artist will receive a notice of sale, and payment will be made to the artist via electronic transfer at end of the month.
Application Process:
Please fill out this form . Your consignment proposal will be considered by the manager at Mairangi Arts Centre and artists will be notified of the outcome of their application a few days after. Incomplete applications can not be considered. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted by the Manager of Mairangi Arts Centre and sent full terms and conditions. You will need to pay a non refundable consignment fee to secure your booking.
