WEEKLY BOOKING RATES
| October – April | £1,000 p/w | |
| May, June, July, September | £1,500 p/w | |
| August | £2,000 p/w |
Bookings are accepted up to 18 months in advance.
The minimum let is 5 days.
4-day hires, where available, will be released in January and will only be offered for the year ahead. These hires will be charged at the same rate as 5 days.
Priority bookings for July/August are offered to repeat bookers in the first instance, after which they are available to all on a first come first served basis.
HOW TO BOOK
Bookings are accepted up to 18 months in advance. The minimum let is 5 days.
4-day hires, where available, will be released in January and will only be offered for the year ahead. These hires will be subject to a 30% surcharge on the pro-rata rate.
Priority bookings for July/August are offered to repeat bookers in the first instance, after which they are available to all on a first come first served basis.
The hire fee includes use of the whole gallery with office and kitchen/lavatory area, electricity and gas utilities, cleaning at the end of the exhibition, hanging material, general rubbish collection.
Deposit
50% deposit of the total hire fee is required to confirm a booking. This deposit is non-refundable.
The deposit is due within 14 days of the date of issue of the invoice. Payment of the deposit is deemed to be acceptance of our terms and conditions. Should the deposit not be received within the scheduled time the space will immediately be released for general sale.
The Gallery reserves the right to charge for an additional £250.00 damage deposit, made payable with the final balance 6 weeks ahead of rental. This damage deposit is fully refundable at the end of the hire if the space is returned in reasonable condition.
Final Balance
The outstanding balance is required 6 weeks in advance of the start of the hire. Should the balance not be received within the scheduled time the gallery reserves the right to release the space for general sale and the deposit already paid will be retained.
Hires booked less than six weeks in advance
For bookings made less than six weeks before the start of the hire the full rental fee is required at the time of booking. The full fee is non-refundable.
Transfers
Requests for a transfer to different dates of hire will be considered depending on availability.
6+ months before the start of the hire: the Gallery will retain 50% of the deposit received and apply the other 50% towards the deposit for the new hire. Only one transfer may be made in this way.
0-6 months before the start of the hire: the booking will be treated as a cancellation; the gallery will retain the full value of the deposit and a further deposit will be required to confirm a new booking.
Cancellations
The Hirer may cancel the booking prior to the date of hire upon written confirmation to the Gallery. The following fees are due:
Cancellation request received 6+ weeks before the start of the hire: the gallery will retain the full deposit received and no further sums will become due.
Cancellation request received 0-6 weeks before the start of the hire: 100% of the total invoiced rental booking is due (deposit + balance).
The Dundas Street Gallery reserves the right to cancel bookings before the commencement of the hire. Where possible, a six-week written notice will be given to the hirer.
The Dundas Street Gallery reserves the right to cancel or end any bookings that fail to comply with the above terms and conditions.
Please fully read our Terms and Conditions before booking the gallery:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- The gallery is designed for exhibiting works of art (pictures, sculptures, decorative arts). Any other use must be agreed with The Dundas Street Gallery in advance of booking. Failing to do so will incur in the booking being cancelled.
- Hire of the gallery is for the space only. Clients are responsible for their exhibition including installation, supervision, marketing. Exhibitions held in the Dundas Street Gallery are not affiliated with The Fine Art Society, and the contact details or branding of The Fine Art Society cannot be used in the promotion or operation of client exhibitions.
- The hanging system are nylon cords and metal hooks. Drilling, nails, blue/white tack are not permitted.
- The Gallery reserves the right to charge for an additional refundable deposit of £250.00 to cover any damage to the space during the duration of the hire. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the hire if no damage occurred and the space is left in a suitable condition.
- We do not provide a press mailing list. Clients are responsible for the marketing of their own exhibition.
- The gallery is available to enter from 8am on the first day of your booking. If you require more time for the delivery of your exhibit or the set-up, please include an extra day in your booking. Keys can be collected from The Fine Art Society from 10am on the first day of your booking or the day before. However, due to changeover cleaning taking place the evening before your rental, we do not allow early access to the gallery.
- The gallery must be vacated by 6pm on the final day to allow for cleaning and maintenance. The cleaning team are scheduled to arrive immediately after your departure. A delay to your departure will incur a £250.00 charge.
- We are unable to store pictures on behalf of clients.
- The gallery and the gate must be securely locked and the alarm set at all time when you leave the premises. Banners, A-boards, advertising materials are not to be placed on the railings or on the street.
- Noise and music must be kept at an appropriate volume and is not permitted under any circumstance beyond 10.00pm.
- Clients must dispose of their waste including any window lettering, labels or promotion material before leaving the premises.
- Clients must report any loss, theft, damages, or breakages to the Gallery managers immediately and costs of repairs, where applicable, will be deducted against the refundable deposit.
- Candles are strictly prohibited. The fire alarm is highly sensitive. Please avoid the use of aerosols, or activities which create steam/smoke, especially in proximity of the fire detectors.
- The gallery’s insurance does not cover the activities and content of any third party renting out the Dundas Street Gallery. We recommend that clients have their own content and Public Liability cover for any injury or damage they may be legally liable for.
- The Dundas Street Gallery reserves the right to end any bookings/events that fail to comply with the above terms and conditions.
- The Dundas Street Gallery reserves the right to refuse entry or evict guests who are identified as acting unsafely or unlawfully.
