Space Type: Art Gallery Floor/Access: First floor in Corn Exchange, Leeds. Lift access available Rental Capacity: Long Gallery wall and some sculpture space. Size: 5m x 3m Wall
Rental Period: 6 days (closed on Mondays) including set up, (The gallery is used on a Sunday 2-4pm as workshop, your work will be on display for all the customers to view) Maximum Rental: negotiable base on weekly rates Price: £250 per week
Available Dates
May 1 - 7
June 5 - 11
July 2 - 8
Aug 1 - 7
About this space
This modern independent gallery is advantageously located in the Corn Exchange in Leeds. The space offers white walls and space to hang and display artworks making it ideal for art gallery exhibitions and pop up galleries. The historic Corn Exchange was originally built in 1864 and was built as a grain market for local farmers. Now it is bright and inviting trading space filled with independent shops and art shops. The interiors here are unique with track lighting, white walls and hardwood floors. Owner Joss Cole will operate the running of the gallery day to day so there is no need to be in the gallery once the show has been set up. For an additional £75, Cole’s Gallery will also run a ‘private view’ on either a Saturday or during the late opening on Thursday (as per your decision). This will allow you the opportunity to invite guests and potential buyers to view your work over a selection of wine and soft drinks. Cole’s Gallery will then promote you on all our social media channels and through discussions can produce additional literature to help promote your show. Please note we require a £100 non refundable deposit which will be invoiced separately, to be paid within 7 days of the booking. This is an exceptional opportunity to display your artwork and have your own exhibition in the sought after area in Leeds.
Booking
In order to proceed with booking, send an email to colesgallery@gmail.com or call 07737495681 stating the length of exhibition and a brief outline (including up to five images), of your work. Cole’s Gallery will then get back to you with some proposed dates (if you have preference of months, please state these in advance and we will do our best to accommodate these). Please note that a submission to book does not guarantee a booking. We are a small and independent gallery so bookings and working relationships are done in good faith.
Frequently asked questions Can I view the space without committing too booking?Absolutely, we are open 6 days a week so please pop into the Corn Exchange to discuss this in more detail. Can I submit a booking request as a group of artists?Yes, collaborations with other artists can be a fantastic way to compliment your work and split the cost of renting the wall space. Do I need to be in the gallery to run the exhibition?No, Joss will be running the gallery but you are welcome to come in as much or as little as you would like! Who will curate or decide what pictures to put in?This is completely up to you. Joss has years of experience curating shows for the gallery so will do this completely for you or you can collaborate and do it together.
Can I hire the space on a daily, half-daily, evening or hourly basis? Yes. For hires of 3 days or more the rate is proportionate to the weekly rate and is charged at £250 per week. For hires of fewer than 3 days including on an hourly basis, rates are available on request. Is the hire fee applicable to VAT? No, Does the gallery take a commission on sales? No. All money made through sales goes directly to the hirer. However if the hirer requests to make use of the gallery payment system a small percentage per sale will apply.
Are proposals welcome from groups of artists who intend to share the cost of hire? Yes, we welcome proposals such as these. Please contact us to tell us more about your idea.
Is there a criteria for exhibitions and events that can be held at Cole’s Gallery? Exhibitions and events held at the Cole’s Gallery should align with the creative values and vision of Cole’s Gallery. Requests put forward to hire the gallery are subject to approval by the gallery. If you are unsure whether your exhibition or event may be suitable, please feel free to contact us. Can I hire the gallery for an event that isn’t an art exhibition or art related? We welcome all types of hire proposals. Please get in touch to tell us more about your event.