Applications are being accepted for The Arcade Project – a new initiative providing creative producers, designers and craftspeople access to a short term, creatively driven retail space in the heart of the Sydney's CBD.

The Arcade Project, an initiative of Gaffa Gallery, seeks to provide promotional spaces for motivated and proactive mid-career makers and designers. This is a unique opportunity for designers to have their work displayed in a ‘pop-up’ style retail space, and gain access to a wide and varied audience in the inner city of Sydney.

The purpose of this initiative is to enable the exchange of critical dialogue and feedback from peers, whilst instigating greater
opportunities for public exposure and career development.

Gaffa encourages proposals for concept spaces, combined studio/workroom and retail space as well as sole retail projects.
The four spaces change over every three months. Gaffa is currently accepting proposals for projects on exhibition in the space from 10 May to 15 August 2010.

More than just market stalls, each hire space inside the arcade offers creators an affordable and accessible way to gain sales and exposure. Individual spaces are professionally fitted out, but easily adjustable to specific display requirements.

Space hire is inclusive of onsite retail staff provided by Gaffa who will handle sales and enquiries and provide marketing support. There will be no commission taken on sales.

Apart from initial installation and bump out the designer is not required to be present during their retail block unless it is necessary for stock replenishment.

Applications are encouraged from all types of creators and makers including but not limited to those working in the fields of product design, fashion, textiles, homewares, toys, book, stationery and more. 

This opportunity may be of particular interest to non-Sydney based designers who are looking at exploring new markets.

Applications are due 13 April 2010.

For information and to be sent an info kit email zoe@gaffa.com.au.

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