FAQs

​Install FAQs

• There are no outlets available in the area; extension chords may be run from an adjoining classroom.

• There is currently no additional lighting available. Portable lighting may be used.

• There is no Audio Visual equipment available, artists must provide their own equipment. An extension chord may be run from the adjoining classroom to one of the sections of the gallery, no chords may be run to the other side due to safety issues.

• All Walkways must remain clear at all times. 

• There are beams attached to the gallery walls for handing sculptures. Weight must not exceed 50 Lb's.

• We do not sell artwork on behalf of the artist.

• The Artist provide refreshments for receptions.

• No alcohol may be served/consumed/sold on NIU premises. 

• Please contact us with any questions or to set up a time to look at the space. 

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Form FAQs

• Email

  • Please provide email in which to receive communications for your exhibition. ​

  • If you do not receive an email regarding your request, check your emails junk folder. All email communicatons will come from backspacegallery@outlook.com. 

• Exhibition Dates​

  • Exhibitions are scheduled one month at a time, select a month from the drop down menu.

  • We permit the request of two different months, if the first month is not available at the time of request, the second month requested will automatically be checked for availability. 

  • We only take requests for the months that are listed in the drop down menu on the submission form , if the month or year is not listed, we are not taking requests for that time. 

  • Please check the calendar to see install , show and deinstall dates for each month.   

    • The exhibition dates include 3 days set up and tear down for the dates selected.

    • The dates listed for install, show and deinstall cannot be altered, please make sure these dates work for you before submitting your request.​

• Receptionn Date​​

  • If you would like to have a reception please enter the date in this space.

  • Opening dates are restricted to Thursdays and Fridays.

  • No Alcohol is permitted during opening.

  • Food and drink is permitted (provided by artist), include requests for tables in special requests section.

• Show Title:​

  • Name of show or artist that will be used for promotional purposes on website and social media.​

• Artist Statement/ Work Statement/ Exhibition Statement:

  • This will be used to promote your exhibition on our website, flyers and social media. 

  • If you have a flyer or images you would like to include in promotional materials please email backspacegallery@outlook.com

• Website/Social Media​

  • Will be used in promotional materials for your exhibition.​

• Special Requests

  • Includes install and deinstall ​items: Ladders, Tools, Nails etc.

  • Includes Pedestals or tables for refreshments, documentation, takeaways, guestbook etc.