Sydney artist run initiative Gaffa is inviting applications from contemporary jewellery and object makes interested in leasing a studio space in their new CBD gallery space. Leases can begin early February 2010.

Gaffa is relocating from their Surry Hills premises at the end of the year to a beautiful, four story heritage listed building near Town Hall station. Gaffa will be located on the third level in an expanded studio and workshop space.

The size of the new space enables Gaffa to house more emerging jewellery and object practitioners and also to run bespoke classes.

Tenants will be provided with an:

– Empty space with basic lighting, a power outlet and all outgoings including electricity paid for. Designers must bring their own bench.
– Access to the facilities in the main communal workshop. which includes
an extraction system, soldering area, polishing wheel, rolling mill, drill press, enamelling kiln, grinder, tumbler, ring mandrels, bezel mandrels, doming blocks and punctures, bench cutter, communal torch and more.
– Access to bathroom and shower facilities
– Back to base security system
– Access and reduced rates in the hiring of a meeting room

Individual studio spaces are approximately 2×2 metres. Studios are lockable from the main thoroughfare.

Rent begins from $110 (incl. gst) per week.

Tenants will be given the opportunity to display work in Gaffa’s retail section for emerging practitioners.

Interested applicants should direct enquiries to info@gaffa.com.au. Alternatively call 0415 446 886 or (02) 9281 1103.

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