FAQs

What is Melbourne Art Foundation?

Melbourne Art Foundation is a not for profit organisation established to support living Australian artists.

The current activities of the Foundation include:

  • the commissioning of specific pieces of contemporary art
  • the selection and presentation of awards for living Australian artists and Australian art visionaries
  • the provision of presentation grants to artists through project spaces
  • the hosting of the biennial Melbourne Art Fair
  • the presentation of keynote lectures and public art forums promoting education, discussion and interest in contemporary art
  • the coordination of a Lovers Program for supporters of contemporary art

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Who is on the Board of the Melbourne Art Foundation?

William Nuttall (Chair)

Martin Browne
Andrew Cameron
Ken Fehily
Wendy Foard
Richard Frolich
Barry Keldoulis
Jan Minchin
David Payes

Director: Bronwyn Johnson

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How is the Melbourne Art Foundation funded?

Melbourne Art Foundation relies on the generosity of its donors and sponsors to cultivate, foster and support talent. Become a Melbourne Art Foundation donor and be part of our innovative, inspiring and enriching programs. Your contribution will help fund a range of contemporary art programs delivered by Melbourne Art Foundation in support of living artists.

Individual donors
The generosity of our individual donors is acknowledged on printed material, in relevant collateral, and on our website. Donors receive priority invitiations to events, launches and functions. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Corporate sponsors
Corporate sponsors can experience the best in contemporary art through tailored packages for clients and staff. Melbourne Art Foundation offers its corporate sponsors significant opportunities to connect their brands with the work of the Foundation, including networking and educational opportunities, VIP event invitations and acknowledgement in collateral material. Corporate packages are not tax deductible.

Government partners
Melbourne Art Foundation is supported by Federal and State Australian government who recognise the important role the Foundation plays in the support, development and advocacy of contemporary art and artists.

Sponsor partners
Melbourne Art Foundation programs could not take place without the vital support of our sponsor partners.

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When is the next Melbourne Art Fair?

Melbourne Art Fair is held biennially, the next Melbourne Art Fair will be held in 2012.

Melbourne Art Fair 2010
4-8 August 2010, Royal Exhibition Building
Wednesday 4 August opening night Vernissage from 7pm
Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 August open daily from 11am

Melbourne Art Fair 2012
1-5 August 2012, Royal Exhibition Building

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Can I buy artwork at Melbourne Art Fair?

All artworks are for sale.

All components of Melbourne Art Fair directly benefit the work of living artists. Over it's 22-year history, the Fair has generated a wealth of national and international commercial and critical attention for artists and galleries. The 2010 Fair was attended by over 30,000 people and provided living artists with over AUD $7M from sales.

Presented by the Melbourne Art Foundation - a not-for-profit organisation with its primary goal being the promotion of contemporary art, the ethical representation of living artists and raising awareness of artists working today- the Melbourne Art Fair is a breakeven event that takes no revenue from the sale of artworks.

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How are the galleries selected for the Fair?

Registration for Melbourne Art Fair 2012 is by invitation only. Melbourne Art Foundation invites selected national and international galleries to participate.

Only galleries who represent living artists and hold regular public exhibitions on their own business premises are admitted as Exhibitors.

If you wish to be considered for invitation to Melbourne Art Fair you should send through an expression of interest which includes details on your gallery, the artists you represent and a proposed program sent to:

Attention: Director
Melbourne Art Foundation
PO Box 2528 Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia

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Can Artists apply to exhibit at Melbourne Art Fair?

Only galleries are admitted as Exhibitors. Some deviation from these admission conditions may be allowed in exceptional circumstances, but only at the discretion of the Melbourne Art Foundation Board.

Artists who are not represented by a gallery exhibiting at the Fair may feature work in the Project Rooms.

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How are the Commission and Project Room artists selected?

Curated components of Melbourne Art Fair including Project Rooms, Artist Commissions and Special Projects are selected by the Melbourne Art Foundation. There are no formal application proceedures for these programs. Artists are incouraged to introduce their practice to the Foundation, this can be done by a formal expression of interest sent to:

Attention: Director
Melbourne Art Foundation
PO Box 2528 Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia

Please note due to the number of submissions received the Foundation is not able to return materials.

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